So I figured I’d tackle 2020s fashion head-on this week. Grabbed my notebook, scrolled through Instagram like crazy, and hit every thrift store and mall in walking distance. Realized quick that trends ain’t what they used to be—everybody’s just remixing old vibes now.
Started snapping pics of outfits I spotted everywhere: coffee shops, grocery lines, even my cousin’s BBQ. Noticed five styles kept popping up no matter where I looked. Dug into my own closet too, pulling out dusty jackets and pants to test combos. My living room looked like a tornado hit it—clothes everywhere!
The 5 Looks That Actually Matter
- Blown-up grandpa sweaters – Found three oversized knits at Goodwill. Paired ’em with bike shorts? Surprisingly comfy. Saw teens doing this with chunky Nikes constantly.
- That y2k revival trash – Unearthed my old low-rise flares. Could barely breathe wearing ’em! Took pics with a tiny crop top. Felt ridiculous, but TikTok’s obsessed.
- Puffer jackets all summer – Seriously. Wore my winter coat to the park in July just to test it. Sweat buckets but got nods from hypebeast dudes outside sneaker shops.
- Ugly-cool sneakers – Those dad shoes everyone clowned before? Rocked my scuffed New Balances with a dress. Got awkward stares at the bank—total confirmation.
- Fake business-casual mess – Ripped blazer from college job interviews + sweatpants. Wore it to get tacos. Felt lazy but somehow looked like I tried? Weird magic.
Finished my experiment by mixing all five trends at once—looked absolutely chaotic. Lesson learned? Nobody actually follows “rules” anymore. Just wear what doesn’t itch and call it fashion. Got cheese stains on my sweater now. Worth it.
