Carla Gem Buyo

These 5 Fashion Trends From 2016 Are Making A Comeback This 2026

Article (news)

<p>Whoever had the idea of bringing back 2016 nostalgia absolutely cooked. The 2016 trend on social media has everyone missing what now seems like a happier, simpler time. Throwback to when the internet was filled with grainy iPhone pictures, curated flat lay images of our favorite items, and endless Snapchat selfies.</p><div> </div><p>It was a time when street style was as street as ever. Think bomber jackets paired with skinny jeans; graphic T-shirts styled with knee-high sequin boots; choker necklaces at their peak… It’s amusing to think that the very people who loved unapologetic 2016 dressing are the same ones who made quiet luxury happen.</p><div><br/></div><p>In honor of the trends that shaped us, here are the ones we miss the most and we think are worth to revisit. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Choker Necklace</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17685514436652.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The chokehold (literally) this trend had on us needs to be further studied. Yes, choker necklaces are not a 2016 original—they were inspired by the ’90s revival—but boy, I’m impressed by how we made them our own. Whether styled boldly with layered necklaces or worn as-is, the choker necklace served as the punctuation of the outfit. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Graphic T-Shirts</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17685517121683.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>A throwback to a time when we weren’t afraid to make a statement—when every shirt stopped you in your tracks. The hiphop culture&#x27;s influence on us could be traced from how much we shopped from cult-favorite streetwear brands such as Supreme, Off-White, Fear of God, Anti Social Social Club, etc. Often paired with skinny jeans or satin dresses, this is the peak of glam-street dressing.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Bomber Jackets</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17685520745105.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Every year Google releases a Fashion Trend Report about the top-searched fashion items that defined the year. Guess what topped the charts in 2016? Bomber jackets. They used to come in a satin earth green color or in bright hues like pink and orange, sometimes padded or embroidered, these jackets were the talk of town. Petition to bring this back!</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>High Top Sneakers</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17685531277764.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p>In 2016, high-top sneakers staged a full-blown takeover. Once reserved for basketball courts, they became an everyday essential. Think chunky soles, Velcros traps, and pops of color against a white base. Who remembers their Jordan Air 1s, Nike Dunks, or the Vans Sk8-Hi?</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Slip Dresses</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768552824433BANNERS (61).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Streetwear may have dominated 2016 but our idea of event dressing was still very glam. Slip dresses in rich hues and in buttery satin were the red carpet and after-party choice of our favorite stars. For daytime, these dressed were paired with t-shirts, blazers, and bomber jackets. Essentially, 2016 was the year the slip dress fully shed its bedroom-only image and became a versatile wardrobe staple. </p>

<p>Cue 'Closer' by The Chainsmokers, we're diving deeper into 2016 nostalgia.</p>

These 5 Fashion Trends From 2016 Are Making A Comeback This 2026

People

Fashion

Beauty

Wellness

Travel

Culture

Living

Food

Weddings

Fashion

These 5 Fashion Trends From 2016 Are Making A Comeback This 2026

Carla Buyo

Published Jan 16, 2026 05:00 PM PHT

Read More:

2016 fashion trends

2026 is the new 2016

choker necklaces

bomber jackets

graphic tshirts

slip dresses

high top sneakers

Metro.Style is your go-to destination for all things chic and stylish—featuring the latest in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, celebrity news, and inspiring stories. It's your curated guide to living your best life.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.