News Awards & Events Fashion Week The Chunky Neck Is the Fall 2021 Fashion Trend You Can Start Wearing Now From big scarves to pussybows, it's taking over the (virtual) runways. By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on February 17, 2021 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Matthew Sperzel, Kun Seok Lee, and Courtesy/InStyle One good thing about fashion right now? It's moving at a much slower pace than we're used to, at least in terms of trends. We're not really in a rush to get back to sky-high stilettos and tons of annoying little buttons. And, it seems like designers are good with more of the same for Fall 2021: Lots of matching sets, nostalgic trends (the '90s and '00s are still going strong!), and flat, chunky, comfortable shoes. However, as we checked out all the (mostly) virtual runways, we couldn't help but notice all the fluffy, poufy, and overall 'chunky' necks that were happening. Whether it's a powerful pussybow, an oversized scarf, or a very large, very ruffled, Victorian-like collar, it really seems like best stuff is happening up top this time around — and, thankfully, it couldn't be easier to nail on our own. It's Impossible to Look at These Photos and Not Want an Oversized Rainbow Scarf While most runway trends take a full season to hit mainstream accessibility, this one is possibly more suited to our present-day Zoom lifestyle than anything else. Should you feel inclined to get ahead of the game and test out the chunky neck now, take a peek at the many ways brands are embracing the trend, ahead. Rosetta Getty Courtesy Ulla Johnson Courtesy Claudia Li Benn Jae PH5 Kun Seok Lee Prabal Gurung LEEOR WILD AKNVAS Courtesy Alice + Olivia Georgia Nerheim Bevza Anton Kulakowskiy Jason Wu Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows Bibhu Mohapatra Courtesy Anna Sui Richie Davis Victoria Beckham ADEAM Matthew Sperzel Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit