Amidst the frenzy of the pandemic, sweater weather has come early this year. 2020 is officially saved thanks to these upcoming trends in fashion, food, streaming, etc. Looking to revamp your wardrobe? Well, these are some of the trends that we’ll be seeing in 2020 according to Cosmopolitan cropped blazers, doll dresses, sheer clothing, balloon sleeves, drawstring embellishments, ruching, dresses with pants, cut-out dresses, ruffles, tiered dresses, metallic, drop-waist dresses, colorful leather, patchwork, fringe, and two-tone pants.

If fashion isn’t your first priority, here are some cool artists and events to consider checking out according to PopSugar. Here are some artists to check out Clairo, Arlo Parks, Claud, and Rickey Thompson. The 2020 Olympics are going to be hosted in Tokyo this year, and there are some exciting new changes. Climbing, karate, skateboarding, and surfing are being introduced as new events, and sailing, table tennis, track, and swimming will now be available to both men and women. Also, during quarantine, many celebrities have been holding cast reunions through Zoom, so that is something to look forward to. Live-stream workouts have proven to be a hit, and it’s a better alternative to going to the gym, but still maintaining your health.

After the wild success of the Impossible Burger sold at Burger King, many other fast-food chains are following in suit, and plant-based meats can be found at KFC and Subway. They are also becoming more widely available in grocery stores with brands like Tyson, Applegate, and Perdue. Collagen is becoming the main ingredient in many snacks and can be found in snacks like granola bars, peanut butter, marshmallows, and popcorn.

The recent craze of curtain bangs has been inspired by more retro haircuts, which will definitely be a staple in 2020. “Celebrity hairstylist Alex Brown has noticed that curtain bangs have become increasingly popular in the last few years, largely due to how easy they are to manage. “They don’t take on the commitment of adding a full-throttle bang to your hair,” she says. “They’re less work and are so easy to grow out.” This isn’t the only throwback trend that’s making its way into mainstream consumption. The “IT” bag is making its comeback along with disposable cameras. Another trend is going on trips in order to get away from screens. There has been a major upsurge of streaming since quarantine hit and those who are looking

 for a socially distant interaction void of screens this should be right up your alley. 

On the topic of toys, Mattel is working to make their toys more inclusive. Barbie will have gender-neutral dolls and Barbies who are disabled. “As a brand, we can elevate the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line to further showcase a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion,” Mattel said in a statement.” Uno is also making a Braille version of UNO so everyone can join in on the fun. Mark Riccobono, the NFB’s president, says Mattel approached the organization more than a year ago to consult on its plan of developing Braille Uno “because the company recognized the importance of incorporating the authentic perspective of blind people” from the start of the project.”