Pinterest Predicts 2026: The Biggest Style Trends to Watch
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Every year, Pinterest gives us a trend forecast for the year. Here’s our round-up of the fashion and beauty trends expected to dominate in 2026.
Gummy
Get ready for a wave of playful, colorful gummy-themed accessories. Everything from squishy phone cases and jelly shoes to bouncy jelly makeup and nails that look candy-coated.
The Vibe:
Playful gummy-inspired accessories
Jelly shoes & jelly sunglasses
Rubberized, bendy, squishy, translucent materials
Chunky jelly bangles and gummy-inspired jewelry
Gummy phone cases
Glossy jelly blushes, lip gloss & eyeshadows
Gummy, high-shine nails & charms
Shop the Gummy Look
2. Glamoratti
Glamoratti marks a return to decadence and maximalism after years of clean girl minimalism. Get ready for exaggerated tailoring, sculpted shoulders, and bold ‘80s inspired luxury details.
The Vibe:
• Decadent, Glamorous, Maximalist Style
• Exaggerated tailoring with strong sculpted shoulders
• High collars & funnel necklines
• Chunky gold jewelry
• Statement accessories
• Heavy ’80s luxury influence with modern edge
Shop the Glamoratti Look
3. Poetcore
Poetcore leans into outfits that feel like they were made for bookstore wandering, café writing sessions, and main character moments. This trend is all about oversized turtlenecks, cardigans, vintage blazers, messenger bags, and wearing your literary ambitions on your sleeve.
The Vibe:
Oversized turtlenecks
Slouchy knits
Old blazers & cardigans
Messenger bags
Classic loafers
Ties and brooches
Shop the Poetcore Look
4. Laced Up
Laced up brings soft, romantic details to everyday style. Lace and crochet will be styled with utilitarian and structured masculine silhouettes. This trend is all about combining delicate, romantic elements with everyday elegance.
The Vibe:
• Lace details layered on everyday pieces
• Doily textures
• Lace bandanas & scarves
• Lace belts & tights
• Lace phone cases
• Beauty looks inspired by lace textures (nails, makeup)
• Romantic, maximalist styling with a delicate, playful edge
Shop The Laced Up Look
5. Vamp Romantic
Vamp Romantic ditches the neutral, “clean girl” for a moodier, darker, and grungier aesthetic. While vamp romantic is primarily driven by beauty trends, there are also fashion trends emerging with black lace and feminine, gothic details. And of course, no ‘90s vampy look would be complete without OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark.
The Vibe:
• Smudged smoky kohl liner
• Vampy ’90s makeup looks
• Deep lip shades (oxbloods, plums, blackened reds)
• Jet black coffin nails
• Romantic goth hairstyles
• Black lace accents & dark feminine textures
• A shift from neutrals to blacks, deep reds, and dark purples
Shop the Vamp Romantic Look
6. Cool Blue
The subzero style trend that’s set to dominate winter. Icy shades of blue will take over makeup and fashion, think glacier tones, translucent finishes, and cool-toned styling.
The Vibe:
• Icy shades of blue
• Cool-toned outerwear
• Frosted & icy makeup finishes
• Ice-blue nails
• Glassy blue accessories
Shop the Cool Blue Look
7. Glitchy Glam
Glitchy glam is the beauty trend that embraces imperfections and leans into asymmetry, color clashes, and intentional mismatch. Think two-toned lipstick, mismatched manis, and bold contrast eyeshadow looks. This trend is all about creating playful, eccentric looks.
The Vibe:
• Asymmetrical beauty looks that are intentionally imperfect
• Mismatched manicures
• Two-toned lipstick
• Eyeshadow with high contrast colors & graphic liner
• Avant-garde makeup looks
• Bright unexpected color combinations
Shop the Glitchy Glam Look
8. Khaki Coded
Khaki coded is all about dressing you for an adventure in the desert. Inspired by 1920s–30s expedition wear and archaeologist field uniforms, this trend leans into sand-washed tones and utilitarian pieces. Think function-first fashion that feels intentional and stylish. Basically, if it looks like it belongs at a dig site, you’re doing it right.
The Vibe:
• Khaki & sand-washed neutral tones
• Pants with pockets (and more pockets)
• Utility vests & field jackets
• Linen & cotton layers
• Suede & worn leather textures
• Practical accessories
Shop the Khaki Coded Look
9. Extra Celestial
Extra Celestial looks to the stars for inspiration. In 2026, beauty and fashion go intergalactic, leaning into holographic finishes, opalescent makeup, and futuristic silhouettes.
The Vibe:
• Opalescent, iridescent eyeshadow
• Dewy, light-reflecting skin finishes
• Alien-inspired makeup
• Futuristic silhouettes & sculptural shapes
• Metallic & holographic fabrics
• Translucent, glossy textures
Shop the Extra Celestial Look
10. Wilderkind
Wilderkind is the latest trend to fawn over. For 2026, fashion and beauty will draw inspiration from soft forest animals. Think fawn freckles, butterfly wing manicures, and deer print pieces. This delicate, nature-inspired trend will add a touch of romance and whimsy to everyday style.
The Vibe:
Soft fawn freckles and doe-inspired beauty looks
Butterfly and doe nail art
Bug jewelry
Doe prints
Forest animal motifs
Flowing silhouettes and organic shapes
Nature-inspired accessories and jewelry
