I Asked My Boyfriend to Comment on Spring 2016 Trends and This Is What He Said

Back when I was in college, I used to joke that I was Mr. Miyagi when it came to men and fashion: date me for a bit, and you might find yourself with a brand new wardrobe, along with a few great styling tips. My current boyfriend, J.T., however, was always somewhat different. Although he trusted my taste from the get-go, he also had great style all his own — despite having ribbon belts and square-toed shoes hiding somewhere in his closet.

Flash-forward almost four years after our first date and J.T.'s knowledge of fashion has only expanded — thanks, in part, to my nonstop chatter about work, celebrity style, and current trends. For example: just the other day he messaged me to say he'd passed by Forever 21, saw a bra with writing on the band, and hey, didn't Kylie Jenner wear something like that from. . . Moschino, is it? Naturally, I decided, he'd have some opinions on Spring '16 styles, so I decided to text him some runway photos and get his thoughts. Read on for his responses — which range from insightful to WTF?! — then see how you can give last year's trends an update for 2016.

He Was Enthusiastic About Participating
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He Was Enthusiastic About Participating

For the record, I had told him I was thinking about doing this story, which was probably why he was exclamation-point excited about participating. I first sent him a photo of the cold shoulder.

He Clearly Was Not a Fan of the Sweater Style
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He Clearly Was Not a Fan of the Sweater Style

So I had to send him another photo.

He Still Didn't Get It
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He Still Didn't Get It

And he's possibly right about the zip ties.

Next Up, Lingerie by Day
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Next Up, Lingerie by Day

I guess he was expecting us to walk around in bras and booty shorts?

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Sounds about right.

Then I Asked About 3D Embellishments
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Then I Asked About 3D Embellishments

He was worried about washing it. Valid point.

What About Ruffles?
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What About Ruffles?

Despite the fact that I said to ignore the sunglasses, J.T. said this look was very futuristic. Perhaps it was the high sleeves?

I Thought Victorian Might Be More of the Same
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I Thought Victorian Might Be More of the Same

Overall, I think he wished everything was tighter. (I did mention he closely follows the fashion choices of Kylie Jenner, right?)

I Threw Something Sexy Into the Mix: Sequins and Sparkle
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I Threw Something Sexy Into the Mix: Sequins and Sparkle

He was a fan — of the trend and the plunging neckline.

As For Wrap Skirts and Dresses?
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As For Wrap Skirts and Dresses?

He's just concerned it might unwrap.

Overall, He Did a Decent Job
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Overall, He Did a Decent Job

But I'm not sure I'll be letting him pick out my outfits anytime soon!