Alright, let’s dive into this “2008 style men” thing. Basically, I got this wild hair to try and recreate some of those iconic, or maybe infamous, looks from back in ’08. Don’t judge, nostalgia’s a powerful drug.
So, where did I even begin? First, I hit up my local thrift stores. I figured that’s where I’d find the real gems, the stuff people actually wore back then. I started with the clothes. Key things I was looking for were:
- Skinny jeans: Gotta be tight, gotta be dark wash. Luckily, these are still around, so not too hard to find.
- V-neck tees: The deeper the V, the better, right? I found a couple, one black, one grey.
- Plaid shirts: Preferably flannel, and worn open over the tee. Scored a red and black one.
- Hoodies: Gotta have a zip-up hoodie, bonus points if it’s American Apparel. Found a plain grey one that’ll do.
Next up: the shoes. This was tougher. Think Converse All-Stars (low tops, well-worn), Vans slip-ons, or even those weird skate shoes with the fat tongues. I already had some beat-up Converse, so I was good there.
Accessories? Don’t even get me started. Think studded belts, wristbands (emo style), maybe even a fedora if you were feeling bold. I skipped the fedora (thankfully), but I did find a cheap studded belt at a Hot Topic-esque store. It’s probably gonna fall apart after a week, but it’s perfect for the look.
Now for the hair. This is where it gets tricky. The whole side-swept bangs thing? Not my jam. I went for a more generic “indie rock” look – a little messy, a little long, but not too over-the-top. Lots of product involved, let me tell you.
Here’s how the process actually went down:
- Thrift store raid: Spent a solid afternoon digging through racks of old clothes. It’s a workout, honestly.
- Online shopping: Filled in the gaps with some online purchases (skinny jeans, some basic tees).
- Hair styling experimentation: Tried out a few different hairstyles, settled on something vaguely resembling “effortlessly cool.”
- Outfit assembly: Mixed and matched the clothes until I had a few complete looks.
- Photo shoot: Enlisted a friend to take some photos. Had to explain the whole “2008 style” thing to them, which was…interesting.
So, did I nail it? Probably not perfectly. But I definitely got some stares and a few chuckles. It was a fun experiment, and a reminder of how much fashion has changed (and maybe how some things stay the same). Would I wear this stuff every day? Absolutely not. But for a one-off thing, it was a blast.
The biggest surprise? How comfortable some of it actually was. Those flannel shirts are cozy as hell. The biggest fail? The studded belt. It snagged on everything.
Overall, the whole process was a trip down memory lane. Seeing those clothes and recreating those looks brought back a lot of memories, good and bad. Plus, it was a fun excuse to raid the thrift store and try something totally different. Maybe I’ll tackle the 90s next…
