8 Throwback Styles You’ll See in 2016

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Bowling shirts were a staple for any cool cat in the ’50s, but you no longer have to be part of your local league to rock these short-sleeve button downs. Identified by dropped shoulders and a low neckline, the boxy retro style has come a long way from the gutter. Coveted designers including Raf Simons and Dries van Noten have made their take on the comfy, collared shirt by adding details like embroidery and contrasting patterns. They are even letting the undershirt peak out from underneath, just like the good ol’ days. 

Grunge style is back so heavy right now that it’s hard to walk around without feeling like you’re stuck in a Nirvana music video. If you don’t have some kind of rip in your denim—and we are talking store-bought destruction, with a flannel tied around your waist—you might be doing something wrong. Get ready to see a lot of dudes walking around looking like Joey Lawrence in the mid-90s.

Having a huge logo across your chest is a trademark of the ’90s. You couldn’t go anywhere without seeing brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plastering their names across the front of a sweatshirt. Now, what was once a staple in our elementary school rotation has made its way onto the runway and back on the streets, thanks to brands like Gosha Rubchinsky and GUESS reclaiming the look. 

Military outerwear is having a serious moment right now, from bombers to parkas, but the one style we are bound to see a lot more of is the souvenir jacket. The vintage-inspired satin pieces date back to WWII when Americans who were stationed in Japan commissioned them as keepsakes. The ornate outerwear fuses both Eastern and Western styles to create some badass designs. Now brands from Saint Laurent to Stüssy are injecting new life into the jacket, and guys are taking note. 

Rappers and celebrities have been keeping the fur coat trend alive and well, but even the common folk have adopted the furry look as a nod to ’70s style. This time around it’s not so much Cam’ron’s notorious pink mink, but more natural tones and oversized knee-length silhouettes. 

Men have slowly been moving away from the skinny leg, especially when it comes to trousers. For the past couple of seasons we’ve seen menswear embracing a wider silhouette, while also taking cues from the days of disco, so it only makes sense that flares would be next in line to make a comeback. Now, we don’t expect dudes to go all Saturday Night Fever, but a subtle flare leg is set to make an appearance this fall. 

Beatle boots have had a huge resurgence in the past couple of years and they are definitely sticking around for 2016. The tight-fitting Cuban-heeled footwear was originally made popular in the 1960s thanks to a certain rock group, but you don’t have to be an English musician in a slim suit to sport the style these days. You’ll catch plenty of dudes pairing their sleek footwear with distressed denim.

The return of the tracksuit is only further proof that the athleisure trend has hit new levels. Taking style tips that are more footballer and less Tony Soprano, more guys are opting for the cozy two-piece suit than they have in recent years. adidas first introduced the tracksuit as athletic wear in 1964, before it became a fashion staple in the ’70s. In 2016, you’ll probably see dudes trying to rock this look to work.