The Year Of Whimsy Fashion

If there's one "trend" I'm all the way here for in 2026, it's whimsical dressing—and honestly, I hope it never leaves. After seasons of playing it safe—neutrals on neutrals, silhouettes designed to disappear rather than delight—fashion feels like it's remembering how to have fun again. Whimsy shows up in bold color, clashing prints, exaggerated details, and outfits that don't ask for approval. It feels instinctive, expressive, and slightly rebellious.

More than anything, whimsical fashion feels like a return to childhood for me. It's sort of reminiscent of how I used to dress as a child. Back then, dressing was less about looking "good" or "Instagram ready," and more about feeling something. I loved whatever sparked excitement: sparkly shoes with everyday outfits, mismatched patterns, dresses layered over trousers for no real reason at all. There were no rules—only imagination. Today's embrace of whimsy taps into that same energy, inviting us to dress from curiosity rather than caution.

Truthfully, this current wave of whimsical fashion feels like a collective unlearning of rules we picked up along the way. And what I love most about whimsical fashion? How personal it feels. No two people wear it the same way, because it's rooted in memory and emotion. A pastel knit might recall a favorite childhood jumper; a novelty bag might echo the joy of carrying something special "just because." It's nostalgic without being literal, sentimental without being stuck in the past.

In embracing whimsical fashion, I'm not trying to dress younger—I'm dressing freer. I'm choosing delight over polish, curiosity over perfection. Maybe that's the real appeal of whimsy: it reminds us that fashion doesn't have to grow up just because we did. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is play dress-up.

Embrace your whimsy with my FizzyPicks—because dressing should always be fun.

&OTHER STORIES
Ruffle Blouse
$139.00

 

NOBODY'S CHILD
Brown Lace Cami Top
$46.00

 

SNDYS
Tallin Maxi Skirt
$80.00

 

LOVE WEDNESDAY
Strapless Midi Dress
$168.00

 

MISS SELFRIDGE
Tiered Lace Maxi Dress in Ecru
$79.99

 

KIMCHI BLUE
Rachel Star Cardigan
$44.00

 

KIMCHI BLUE
Delphine Lace Trim Long Sleeve Babydoll Tunic Top
$69.99

 

ZARA
Metallic Ballet Flats
$75.90

 

& OTHER STORIES
Harlequin Pattern Socks
$19.00

 

TOPSHOP
Satin Wide Leg with Tie Waist Pants in Polka Dot
$80.00

 

ZARA
Striped Knit Jumper
$49.90

 

MOTEL ESMERAY
Retro Blue Stripe Asymmetric Ruffle Low-Rise Knee Length Skirt
$62.00

 

ISABEL MARANT
Danka Off-The-Shoulder Draped Floral-Print Stretch Silk Top
$950.00

 

AFRM
Trista Dress
$148.00

 

MANGO
Crochet Handbag
$39.99

 

ALEMAIS
Rocco Sweater
$502.00

 

JIA JIA
Jumbo Rainbow Beaded Necklace
$990.00

 

REFORMATION
Vida Linen Low Rise Pant
$198.00

 

BERSKHA
Polka Dot Baggy Trousers
$69.90

 

NEVER FULLY DRESSED
Star Cardigan Sweater
$160.00