Breaking Free from the 2010s Embracing Gen Z Style for a Millennial Wardrobe Upgrade
Breaking the Mold Millennial Fashion Upgrade for a Gen Z Vibe
Photo by Streetstyleshooters/Getty Images, Influencers Fia Hamelijnck and Amaka Hamelijnck wearing Gen Z styles at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
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Hey there, millennials! Want to step up your fashion game and dress like a trendy member of Gen Z? Well, according to the fabulous and stylish 37-year-old fashion creator, Krista Lavrusik, all you need to do is escape the clutches of the 2010s. Sounds easy enough, right?
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In a hilarious interview with VoiceAngel, Lavrusik pointed out that while Gen Z aficionados often draw inspiration from ’90s styles, us millennials are stuck somewhere between 2010 and 2016. We’re like that song that gets stuck in your head, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t shake it off. Cue the laughter!
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Lavrusik, a self-proclaimed millennial mom with Gen Z style, has amassed over 248,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, where she kindly shares her fashion and thrifting tips. She believes that our style in 2015 was heavily influenced by Instagram, which bombarded us with pictures of perfect aesthetic moms and non-moms alike.
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Remember those skinny jeans, ankle boots, and the sweater you tightly tucked in? Yeah, that was our uniform, apparently. Lavrusik couldn’t help but poke fun at this iconic combination and question why belts were seemingly off-limits. Who needs belts when you can just tuck in your sweater, right? That outfit just screams, “I’m a millennial, and I’m old!” Oops.
Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images, an outfit style that was popular around 2015, featuring skinny jeans, ankle boots, and no belt.
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So, how can we break free from this infamous outfit and embrace a more trendy look? According to Lavrusik, it all starts with the jeans. While Gen Z rocks baggy, low-rise pants in fun prints, we’re still clinging onto our beloved high-waisted, skinny-fit denim. But fear not, dear millennial! There’s a solution to our fashion dilemma.
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Lavrusik suggests trying out high-waisted, wide-leg jeans as a fantastic alternative to mom jeans. These jeans are longer, allowing you to pair them with your favorite booties. And yes, you can still wear that same sweater, but here’s the secret sauce: tuck it in and belt it! Voila! A simple tweak that instantly adds a touch of trendiness to your outfit.
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Now, we know how much we millennials love our jeans. We’ve all had that one perfect pair we refuse to part with. But fear not, my fashion-forward friends, because Lavrusik understands our attachment. According to her, small tweaks can make a world of difference. So, you don’t have to go from skinny jeans to baggy pants and crop tops overnight. It’s all about refinement and tweaking your style to stay up to date.
So, there you have it, my fashionable millennial comrades. With a few adjustments to our jeans and a clever tuck and belt trick, we can effortlessly unlock our inner Gen Z. Let’s bid farewell to the 2010s and embrace the trendiness of the new era! Can’t wait to see you rocking those wider-legged jeans and making the fashion world go, “Wow!”
