Alright, let’s talk about 2011 fashion clothes. Man, what a year that was for styles, huh? I remember it pretty vividly because I actually went through a whole process with my wardrobe from back then, not too long ago.
My Big Closet Clear-Out – The 2011 Edition
So, I was doing this massive clear-out. You know how it is, you accumulate stuff. And I stumbled upon a few boxes labeled “Clothes – Early 2010s.” Curiosity got the better of me, and I just dived in. My main goal was to see what was salvageable, what was totally dated, and honestly, just to have a bit of a laugh.
First thing I did was drag all those boxes into the middle of my bedroom. It felt like an archaeological dig. I started opening them one by one. The first wave of items? Skinny jeans. So many pairs! And not just blue denim. I’m talking bright red, electric blue, even a pair of mustard yellow ones. I actually squeezed into a pair of the blue ones. They fit, surprisingly, but felt super restrictive compared to what I wear now. It was a struggle, let me tell you.
Then came the tops. Oh boy. Remember peplum tops? I had a collection. I genuinely thought I was the height of sophistication wearing those. I held one up, a floral print one, and just shook my head. What were we thinking? It looked like a weird apron attached to a t-shirt. I also found a bunch of those sheer, oversized blouses we used to wear over a camisole. Some were okay, actually.
The Accessory Overload and Shoe Situation
And the accessories! Don’t even get me started. I had a whole separate bag for statement necklaces. Huge, chunky things. Plastic beads, metal, fabric flowers – you name it, I had it. We really believed more was more back then, didn’t we? I laid a few out on the bed, and it looked like a pirate’s treasure chest, but like, a really cheap version.
My shoe collection from 2011 was also… something. Let’s see, I found:
- Wedge sneakers. Yes, those abominations. I actually wore them.
- Ballet flats. Millions of them, in every color. Worn until they practically disintegrated.
- Platform heels. Sky-high. How did I even walk in those? My ankles ache just looking at them.
I spent a good few hours just going through everything. Trying things on, laughing, sometimes cringing so hard. It was a proper trip down memory lane. Some things were instantly relegated to the donation pile. Other bits, like a well-made blazer or a simple cardigan, I decided to keep. They’re classic enough, I guess.
Why I Bothered and What I Figured
You might be wondering why I went to all this trouble. Well, honestly, it started because my younger cousin was asking me about “vintage” fashion, and she was referring to stuff from the early 2010s! Made me feel ancient. So I thought, okay, let’s actually look at what that “vintage” was. It was a good way to declutter, but also to see how much my style has changed, or maybe hasn’t in some ways.
The whole process was pretty revealing. It showed me how fast trends move. What was super cool and cutting-edge in 2011 can look totally bonkers just a decade later. But it also reminded me that some basic pieces really do stand the test of time if you choose them well. Mostly, it was just a really fun, nostalgic afternoon sorting through old memories stitched into fabric. It’s funny how clothes can do that, bring you right back to a specific time in your life. And yeah, a lot of it was pretty questionable, looking back. But hey, we owned it at the time!
