What on earth are you thinking?

Not everything that looks great on a screen makes sense for our bodies and lifestyles.

Here’s how to get your trend fix and skip the fads.

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Want faux leather pants?

Skip the joggers and buy the leggings.

Want a sweater dress?

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Skip body-hugging styles and buy a shift shape.

All have a relaxed fit that floats over curves.

The best sweater dresses are roomy but not too loose; you still want a sense of shape.

Spanx Faux Leather Leggings in very black; Old Navy High-Waisted Stevie Faux-Leather Pants for Women in pleather; Violeta by Mango Faux Leather Leggings in black

Want a chic black quilted bag?

Skip small crossbody styles and buy a large crossbody.

This is not the 80s or 90s when tiny bags (remember baguettes?)

Prologue Women’s Balloon Long Sleeve Sweater Dress in brown; Violeta by Mango Knit Midi Dress in dark heather gray; Everlane The Cashmere Turtleneck Dress in oatmeal

You’ll only end up having to carry a tote along, too.

MZ Wallace Crosby Crossbody in black/silver; Zara Quilted Maxi Crossbody Bag in black; Aldo Cozette in other black