Following a new, hot-of-the-press trend can be extremely enticing. Our need to fit in and belong is perhaps the main reason why. And let’s face it, making a fun little video to a viral song or updating your wardrobe with the latest fashion craze can give us the dash of serotonin we desperately need to get through the day.
But fads come and go, leaving us cringing at our old photos sporting frosted tips or grinning in a room decked out with Beanie Babies. Recently, millennials have been posting about the weird trends they’ve been a part of that don’t look as ‘dope’ today as they did back then.
Defying Gravity Below the Waist
I know the young kids have hated on millennials for their skinny jeans but mf you should have SEEN how baggy the pants were in the late 90s/early 2000s.
Flip Flop Philosophy
Jeans so long the bottoms were just tatters. Was a weird matter of pride how destroyed your pants were.
ButImNot_Bitter_ replied:
And god forbid it was slightly damp outside. You were soaked up to your knees.
Overalls With An Attitude
I remember when bib overalls were fashionable but you were lame if you actually fastened both straps. I remember my grandma calling it hillbilly air conditioning.
What often drives us to adopt popular behaviors is the desire to fit in and be accepted by our peers. Humans are social creatures, and the need for approval is deeply ingrained in our nature. Following trends and keeping up with them fosters a sense of community among people who have similar interests and preferences and can provide a sense of comfort.
There’s also the fear of missing out (FOMO). In a fast-paced and advanced society, individuals may feel pressured to jump on the latest fad to avoid being left out or disconnected from current events. Social media magnifies this by constantly pushing new trends that people would want to imitate and experience.
Low-Rise, High Drama
Whale tail: where your thong was visible above the waistband of your low-rise jeans.
Smile Hiding Secrets
I have a tribal tramp stamp and waxed my eyebrows so thin they’ve never been the same. Good times.
Ready, Set, Quirky
Frosted boy band tips. I’m not proud.
Collar Game Strong
Two polos…with both collars popped. I’m ashamed. 🤦🏽♂️.