The Trends That Ruled 2016

Literally all of our favorite stars don Fashion Nova. Their Instagram presence is serious. 

My shoes Balenciaga but my fit @fashionnova THOOO Duuuuhhhhhh

A photo posted by Cardi B Official IG (@iamcardib) on Nov 29, 2016 at 1:19pm PST

Holographic, ombré and bejeweled, shiny nails stood out.

@luvprii__ :) #chromenails #queennailslapuente #400

A photo posted by QueenNAILS La Puente (@queennailslapuente) on Aug 15, 2016 at 5:41pm PDT

Even North West got in on this action.

Major side eye 👀

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Sep 19, 2016 at 9:17pm PDT

Fly casual wear was everything in 2016.

A video posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Nov 22, 2016 at 2:48pm PST

Lush, brushed brows took over for the ’16.

(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Zendaya is just one of the stars who rocked this accessory this year.

Ya girl's on the cover of @marieclairemag 😍😏 So honored, click the link in my bio to read more about my #FreshFaces interview: http://marie.cl/6003BcEp5 (the other one that was sent to me got was filtered weird lmao...here we go)

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Apr 11, 2016 at 7:21am PDT

From tops to dresses, cold shoulders add instant smolder to any look.

Love love love this #DionLee tuxedo dress I wore for the LA premiere of #AlmostChristmas ❤ Makeup by @fionastiles Hair by @kiyahwright1 and styling by @thomaschristos Movie opens Nov 11th!!!

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:21am PDT

Whether in two large braids or alternating sizes, braids were a big deal.

💋💋💋

A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Nov 28, 2016 at 11:05am PST

They work day and night, in every shade of the rainbow.

(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Majorly pigmented hues popped this year.

(Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

Short, long, tan, patterned — they got a strong silhouette.

Balenciaga. No make up today.

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Oct 2, 2016 at 5:35am PDT

There’s no hiding this sparkly trend.

It's levels to this ish📌

A photo posted by Keyshia Ka'oir (@keyshiakaoir) on Dec 3, 2016 at 9:06am PST

In multiple fabrics and colors, pleats ruled runways and red carpets.

(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Black, purple and deep burgundy lips were major.

(Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

From inexpensive and cropped to luxe and screen-printed, these sweatshirts were everywhere.

(Photo: Vetements)

This look was braided, sewed and dyed in everywhere you looked in 2016.

Tertiary colors

A photo posted by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Oct 19, 2016 at 4:28pm PDT

Unexpected cuts and silhouettes punch up this classic print.

(Photo: Dave Mangels/Getty Images)

Whether tousled or sleek, high or low, this simple look won in 2016.

Pony and Bangs #Bardot Inspired Wing Tip Smokey Eye. Pinky Nudey Lip #Hair #Makeup

A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Nov 20, 2016 at 10:00pm PST

Unusual shapes and nontraditional color choices make fur feel modern.

A photo posted by Solange (@saintrecords) on Sep 23, 2016 at 6:36am PDT