Wardrobe Must Haves For 2009

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A new year brings with it new styles, new trends, and new “ew, I can’t believe you wore that’s.” Don’t let the latter happen to you, get up to speed with these wardrobe must haves for 2009.

Slim Fitting Dark Jeans – Not those stretch jeans both “men” and women donned in 2008. I am talking jeans that are just loose enough to be comfortable but don’t fall off, and certainly do not look like they are painted on. Solid dark blue and black denim make jeans dressed up enough to wear to the office and stylish enough to wear to the club. With jeans like those, you can sneak drinks at the bar on your lunch break :)

Socially Conscious Graphic T-Shirts – In 2008 we watched politics become more popular then hip-hop and millions of people sporting everything from “Hope” buttons to “I hate Bush” trucker hats. In 2009 you can expect the aftermath to be filled with socially conscious and “politically fueled” fashion with t-shirts being at the forefront. I know I’ll be wearing my “I voted for the Black Half” T-Shirt on inauguration day, after that’s it’s right back to my “I Support the Draft” beer appreciation Tee.

Short Run Sneakers - $150 Nikes made in Malaysia by 8-year-olds are so 2008. Look out for kicks you customize, member only shoe boutiques and dozens of small labels such as PF-Flyers, Converse and Visman Logan. Personally, I’ll rock whatever Turtle wears on Entourage.

Colored Headphones – With over 163 million iPods, iTouches and iPhones sold the standard white headphone became more popular during a commute then Starbucks. In 2009, crystal studded, retro and bold colored over-sized headphones that cost more then device itself will be the ultimate accessory.

Designed, Not Designer, Eye Glasses – Bigger was better for eye glasses in 2008 but they hit their size limit. In 2009 most will scale back and go with something a better designed little less hipsterish. New shapes, colors and materials will make a statement without standing out.

Fake Leather Jackets – Black leather jackets returned in full force in 2008. Not just for bikers or gangsters anymore, Hollywood and the French electronic music duo Justice had designers scrambling to come out with their own take on the classic jacket. So much that farmers started cloning their last cows. In 2009 faux leather jackets will slowly replace the real deal making the real thing collector items.