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The ultra-minimal, muted aesthetic associated with quiet luxury is losing momentum as shoppers gravitate toward outfits with more personality, Kendra Sharpe, stylist and founder of Kendra Sharpe Styling & Creative, told Business Insider.

“The time of really minimal looks is kind of out, and more maximalist is in,” she said.

As a replacement, Sharpe recommends adding eye-catching textures and details, such as faux fur, sequins, sculptural jewelry, or other bold accessories to bring more interest and dimension to your outfits.

Natalie Tincher, principal stylist and founder of BU Style, said the habit of wearing workout leggings for everyday outfits is starting to fade as people seek pieces that feel both comfortable and appropriate across different settings.

“There are a lot of nice options that give you the comfort of your leggings, but also can be styled in a way that feels more respectful of all the settings that we’re in,” she said.

Instead, Tincher suggested choosing wide-leg or flared knit pants, which offer the same ease but look more intentional for errands, lunches, or casual workdays.

Both Sharpe and Tincher said the trend of overly fitted coats is behind us.

Sharpe recommends swapping straight-line, perfectly tailored blazers for oversized silhouettes. Relaxed, roomy fits, like a sized-up double-breasted jacket or an oversized, slouchy blazer feel more current, she said.

These looser shapes are also more comfortable and make layering much easier, Tincher said.

Chunky combat boots are starting to feel heavy as footwear trends move toward sleeker, more refined silhouettes, Emmy-award-winning stylist and author of “Color Your Style” David Zyla said.

He suggested replacing them with “something more fashion forward, such as a knee-high or slouchy leather boot, that’s just a little bit more elegant.”

These taller, softer styles also create a slimmer finish to the leg and pair naturally with the wider pants and cleaner lines that are trending this season, he added.

Gone are the days of wearing all gold from your earrings to your anklets.

“What’s going to be in is mixing your metals,” Sharpe said, adding that wearing a blend of silver and gold jewelry can “make you feel a bit more trendy.”

As a starting point, she recommends buying a piece of jewelry that’s already designed with mixed metals, such as a necklace with gold and silver accents.

Tincher told BI that pre-wrinkled clothes are “really tricky to pull off,” adding that “they can look sloppy, and many times, it’s very unclear if they are purposefully wrinkled or treated.”

To avoid that confusion, she recommends skipping intentionally wrinkled fabrics altogether and choosing materials that create texture in a more polished, intentional way — such as micro-pleats, which add dimension without looking disheveled.

Replacing your light-wash jeans with a darker-wash pair is a simple way to elevate your look, Sharpe said, adding that darker denim is easier to dress up and down from the office to drinks with friends.

To add even more interest, she recommends adding a wide-leg pair to your rotation to keep the look current and versatile.

Similar to the exit of “quiet luxury,” soft, basic shades like gray and black are being replaced with brighter colors that help bring more personality to looks, Sharpe said.

Think bold, highly saturated shades, such as cobalt-blue, bright-green, and other vivid tones that instantly energize any outfit, including a classic pair of jeans and a T-shirt.

And to take it up a notch, she suggests pairing a brighter hue with a complementary color to experiment with another trend: color blocking.

Zyla said the tiny bag trend is also fading as fashion shifts toward larger, bolder silhouettes.

“Oversized accessories, including larger totes and clutches, are not only on trend, but they’re just really practical,” he said.