Fashion Trends
10 Comments

Four Youthful Microtrends to Try.

By: Jen Shoop

Image via. The following content may contain affiliate linksIf you make a purchase through the links below, I may receive compensation.

A few months ago, I came across a hilarious post by a plastic surgeon: “Do you want to know the cheapest way to look ten years younger? Get rid of your no-show socks.” Gen Z and younger are all about visible socks; it took me awhile to get on board, but I’ve finally arrived. Sharing this and a few other youthful microtrends to test out, with plenty of visual inspo. All images discovered on Pinterest.

01. Visible socks! Per the note above — make sure socks are always visible. My favorite socks are these for casual-wear (6 pairs for $17 and they are really nice and plush!), these for anything slightly dressier (loafers, etc; 6 pairs for $9!; upgrade pick: Bombas), and these for working out.

02. Show the collar of your white tee! This is so niche and specific but I’ve noticed a lot of the younger ladies layering a white tee beneath a crewneck such that the collar and sometimes the hem are visible. The look is slightly undone in a fetching way. My favorite white layering tees are Donni (divinely soft, barely-there vibe that add no bulk to the look) and of course Sold Out, which are in my opinion the best all around white tee. They have a little more weight/bulk to them than Donni but work great beneath a chunkier knit, and have a more substantial/visible collar. I also love them because they’re opaque (Donni runs a tad sheerer, so you definitely need a nude / non-lace bra), are the perfect length for tucking, and have a slightly dramatic shape on the sleeve that looks incredible when tucked into jeans/pants.

This general look is epitomized by Jenni Kayne — try it out with one of her iconic slouchy sweaters, like this or this. Or get the look for less with Quince.

03. Try a baggy or wide leg jean. Hard at first but honestly so much more comfortable?! My favorite “gateway drug” jeans to a wider/looser fit are the Rag and Bone Sofies (20% off with JEN20). They’re still tailored and high-waisted, but they ease you into learning how to dress with a wider leg. You can get the look for less here or even less here. If you’re ready to go even baggier, try these Rag and Bones — they are so divinely soft and lightweight; almost like wearing pajamas. These Madewells, which I also own, are a very good look for less — also very soft and lightweight. Look for even less with these.

If you’re looking for a pair of gray wide-leg sweats similar to the ones seen below, you might try these and these. (I have one pair of wide-leg, full-length navy sweats from Rhone that I am loving and I’m currently inspired to try to style differently, per the inspo below! They are selling out left and right; grab them while you can.) Interesting note: my daughter needed new sweats and she begged me for wide-legs. So I can confirm that this silhouette is very in with the younger ones now. (She chose this pair in the heather color for herself.)

04. Layer an oversized wool coat over athleisure or sweats. Shared a few great coats yesterday, but ones perfect for this particular vibe: this ivory Frankie Shop, this Jenni Kayne, this Quince, this Aritzia. And if you’re look for gray sweats similar to the ones seen below: try these. (Look for less with these.)

*You may have noticed a lot of the chic peas above are wearing Adidas! Still love the look. Especially loving this just-released colorway and this brown (unisex sizing!)

P.S. Favorite boots for the season.

P.P.S. My favorite things: winter edition.

P.P.PS. You can start anything you want today, and with no one’s permission.

Leave A Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *.

10 thoughts on “Four Youthful Microtrends to Try.

  1. I think about that sock comment all the time! I might be ready to try some taller socks 🙂 I’m struggling to find wide leg jeans that don’t also have a baggy crotch and saggy bottom. The flares at Old Navy are a new fav for me, but it’s not *quite* the same look as wide legs. And I can’t help buying more kick crops from madewell. It might just be my uniform now? Should I not fight it?? Ha.

    1. I know what you mean – dress how you feel comfortable! And dress for your body. I feel like some of these baggier fits are super overwhelming on me. But then I see these photos and get so inspired. Maybe a straighter baggy fit?

      xx

    2. My local Max Mara was swapping to their new season stock and I got the most incredible wide leg jeans!! Really fitted and flattering and felt great. I got some wide leg ponte-ish athleisure pants too. They have stuff for a fraction of the price in store now.

  2. I was very slow to switch from my old bootcut jeans to skinny jeans – eventually I made the transition and now have been similarly slow to change to baggier cuts – they just seemed so frumpy! Then I found out that I needed to have a small abdominal surgery (gallbladder removal) and would need to wear baggy/loose pants for a week or so. I dutifully went to target to get a few inexpensive pairs of baggy pants. It has been a revelation! Comfortable and not hard to style to avoid frumpiness! Consider me a convert!

    1. I love this silver lining! I take a lot of inspo from the teenage girls who babysit my children. They always look adorable and are always in baggy jeans. I think it’s about proportionality — slimmer fit top, right length hem, etc.

      xx

  3. Loved this post this morning. Perfect timing as I am feeling a little “frumpy” these days. Hope to find some lettuce socks as Target is sold out in the white!
    Thanks

Previous Article

Next Article