Fashion trends have been around pretty much as long as humans have been wearing clothes.

That’s where we come in with our experts in fashion, styling, and all things trendy.

These are the fashion trends that justaren’tworth the money.

model wearing a patchwork bucket hat, two fashion trends that aren’t worth the money

If that price range sounds like your speed, not so fast!

But if you’re still deciding how you feel about the patchwork look, take heed.

Image consultant, stylist, and owner ofHonorYourStyle, Kendra Porter spelled it out forThe List.

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“Patchwork prints to me just don’t stand up well over time,” she revealed.

She elaborated, “Fashion is cyclical and patterns are as well.”

How many neon outfits do you see in the office or at the grocery store?

Model in patchwork dress, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

In fact, neon activewear was one of thefashion trends people ditched in 2020.

Instead, focus more on floral patterns or stripes."

Almost as bad is wearing a piece just one time and never finding another occasion to dust it off.

Women with pink hair wearing neon dresses, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

Her advice for overspending on fashion trends is to avoid buying things for a specific occasion.

It just isn’t worth it.

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Bag the micro bags

Women’s handbags have long been the subject of bothjokes and awe.

Bianca and Paola Muns, founders ofMUNS The Brand, agreed.

Fashion designerPriscilla Von SorellatoldThe Listthat low wearability often leads to trends going out of style quickly.

Lizzo holding a tiny purse, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

They look bulky and heavy materials like denim can make them stiff and uncomfortable."

Who wants to wear something stiff and uncomfortable that requires you to get totally exposed in a public restroom?

But if you’ve ever tried to style tie dye, you know that it’s no easy feat.

woman wearing white fur coat, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

“Although the trend seems to continue, I wouldn’t advise in investing your money in it.”

“You probably won’t get a lot of wear out of them,” she noted.

Sure, you could absolutely make your own, but how crafty are you really?

woman with painted toenails wearing plastic see-through shoes, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

So the average person may not quite pull off a bucket hat.

Instead, you’re more likely to look like Gilligan than a style icon.

“I always say that trends are suggestions and not mandate,” she said.

woman wearing wool and cashmere sweater, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

So, because trends come and go, it’s best to focus on your own personal style.

Fashion designerPriscilla Von Sorellaagreed.

And that’s just a waste of money.

woman wearing green utility jumpsuit, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

If you’re not sure about a piece of clothing, try it on!

Pollack shared, “For me this year, I tried on a few of the puffy sleeve tops.

Although I admire them on others, it did not feel like my style.”

woman holding tie dye shirt, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

If you’re going to spend money, spend it on something you’ll like for years to come.

woman wearing purple bucket hat, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

woman dressed in brown wearing brown cape over her shoulders, a fashion trend that isn’t worth the money

woman wearing blue dress with puffy sleeves