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Millennials are aware of how swiftly fashion trends come and go. We cherished our large ass scarves and side bangs. A strong fixation with everything peplum was also there, along with baguette bag carrying, North Face jacket wearing, and Sex and the City watching. This blog post is for you if you were in your 20s throughout the 2010s since I’ll be discussing millennial fashion advice and how to update millennial attire for 2023.
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What Is Millennial Fashion?
Alright, let’s quickly review what it means to be a millennial. A millennial, often known as Gen Y, is a person who was born between 1981 and 1996. Gen Z, defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, is the upcoming generation. Thus, when I refer to “millennial fashion,” I mean the major movements that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s, while millennials were still developing as a generation.
For whatever reason, Millenials and Gen Z have been positioned against one other when it comes to defining what “cool” style is. Ask not why. Perhaps this is how the fashion business is bringing in a new generation of consumers with disposable income. Who knows? However, I’m sharing a list of fashion advice with you as an older millennial so that you can stay up to date on the newest trends in your own unique style.
These millennial style recommendations demonstrate how, if desired, you can update beloved vintage looks for the modern era.
Wear all of your old outfits and accessories if you still adore them! Ignore what I say! However, if you want to see me laughing at myself from my early blogging days and see how my own style has changed over the past ten years, then continue reading. Although I’m by no means an authority on what’s trendy or not, these are some looks I’ve bid goodbye to and what I’m wearing in 2023 in their place.
1. Swap Out The Skinny Jeans
I had to begin my list of millennial fashion advice with the hotly debated subject of thin jeans. You can still own them, yes. You are still able to wear them. However, it’s OK to substitute for varying leg widths and lengths. Instead, try wearing straight-leg or wide-leg jeans with those form-fitting blouses.
Right now, you want to stay away from looking like a leotard and wearing things too tight. Additionally, stay away from skinny jeans that roll up at the bottom. Cut them if they’re too long. Better yet, just get some new ones that fit your calves correctly and allow you some breathing room.
These days, I adore donning loose straight-leg jeans that aren’t too tight to be stuffy but still have a thinner leg. Additionally trimmed to fall just above the ankle is the pant leg. Observe also how tall my jeans are at the waist. I doubt I’ll ever own another low-rise pair of jeans. Thank you, but no!
2. No More Massive Blanket Scarf
When the weather became chilly ten years ago, you could always find me wrapped up in the largest, fluffiest blanket scarf. It made sense, really. It was chilly when I lived in Washington, DC, where I used to walk everywhere. I stayed warm since I had a large scarf covering my neck and face. But now, folks, it’s time to part ways.
I do not mean to say farewell to scarves. Amazingly useful, scarves are a must-have for our winter outfit. So go for a neutral scarf that is still comfortable but not as thick as your enormous red plaid scarf that you’ve owned for the past ten years. Instead, wear it with a cozy puffer or wool coat to stay warm.
3. Skip The Statement Necklace
I used to own the most spectacular necklaces in my collection. I wore all of my necklaces to death, from the bubble necklace to the large rhinestone ones, with almost everything. They were so hefty, I’m not sure why I enjoyed them so much! If I were to wear them to work, I would typically take them off by midday. With one on, it was dangerous to even go out dancing with friends because it would probably smack me in the face.
Wear tiny necklaces instead to truly give your neck a break. You can wear one on its own or layer them to create a distinctive style. I’ve written an entire post about delicate jewelry, including this first piece that I wear quite a bit and it makes a statement without weighing a ton around my neck.
4. Ballet Flats Are Still A Fashion YES!
You are all aware of my passion for ballet flats. I still have a good number of them despite having worn them for years. My style advice from my recent post on five ways to wear black ballerina flats is still relevant. They’re an essential piece of clothing that I wouldn’t be without.
However, we’re styling them somewhat differently today. Wear them with wider-leg crop jeans and a looser top, or pair them with a dress, as opposed to those skin-tight narrow jeans that bunch at the bottom. It looks fantastic in contrast to the slender shoe and is definitely more in style for 2023.
5. Booties Should Not Show Your Ankle
The 2010s shoe designers informed us we wanted ankle boots that flaunted our ankles, but we don’t know why. Whether it was a shaft that was cut so low that every sock was exposed, a bootie with a slit on one side, or a perforation that seemed arbitrary. Even though I adored the look at the time, which included dresses and slim pants, I can now declare with certainty that the style is finishe
Looking back, booties like those chop off our feet in such an odd way that we’re all left with stumpy, short legs. And that’s precisely the look you don’t want if you’re small like me. Therefore, discard those boots if you’ve owned them in your closet for more than ten years. Choose above-the-ankle ankle boots (like these Chelsea boots) to pair with dresses or straight-leg jeans instead.
6. Break Up With Your Colored Denim
Red, neon yellow, and kelly green I had every color of denim a twenty-first-century girl could possibly need or want. But I really hope that this trend never, ever returns. It is a rather outdated look for your style. Let’s break up with colored jeans unless you’re attending a party where you want to dress like yourself from 2010 (or you want to cosplay at Barney like I did below).
For good reason, traditional blue jeans have been a mainstay of fashion for more than a century. If you’re feeling daring, try white or black jeans. However, it is all. Any outstanding ensemble starts with a well-fitting pair of neutral denim pants. Instead, you might play around with color in your top and accessories.
7. Think Of Proportions With Your Accessories
We millennials have a strange affection for large accessories. Whether it’s an enormous felt hat, a hefty arm party stack, or a big clutch or tote. We all appeared rather cartoonish since we wore accessories that overshadowed our bodies and threw off our overall proportions.
That being said, you are still able to accessorize with larger pieces. Naturally, no. Just avoid choosing anything that is too big to grip and covers your entire body or attire. Can we also bid adieu to ridiculously tiny clutches that are no longer even big enough to hold a cell phone? What’s the purpose?
My hair accessories were one item I’m glad I pared down. As you can see, your girl used to adore wearing a large bow or headband in her hair. I’ll never understand why I felt the urge to cover up my skull so much. Right now, I’m looking for a basic headband or clip to finish off my outfit rather than overpower it.
8. Skip The High-Low Hemline
We’re not quite sure why, but back then, we millennials were major fans of the high-low hemline. I shudder when I think back on some of my skirts and dresses because they required a high-low hem to add even more pizazz to an already crowded outfit. Cathy, just say no!
Maintain an even hemline for your dress or skirt, whether it’s a more formal ensemble or a carefree sundress. It simply has a more refined, streamlined appearance and isn’t as dating-appropriate as the high-low. The mullet style is uncool for hemlines or hair. Everyone looks better with an even hemline, and let’s be honest—it’s much simpler to wear.
9. Not-So-Fitted Blazers and Denim Jackets
When I was a college student, I honestly believed that I would have to go to work every day in a jacket and pencil skirt. We were informed that’s how you dress professionally in the “real world” even if you have a degree in fashion, so be ready. To my relief, it turned out not to be the case. To be completely honest, I can’t recall ever wearing a typical suit to work. The one I did possess was definitely more stylish than corporate.
But I had it imprinted in my mind for some reason that blazers had to fit. I’m not sure why. Likewise with denim coats. When I look back at my previous wardrobe, I’m amazed at how tight everything was! Give your arms some leeway and swap in those form-fitting layers for more boyfriend-inspired, larger jackets or blazers. Additionally, a simple scrunch is far more fashionable and less constricting than rolling up your sleeves.
10. Pink and Stripes
It became apparent to me while browsing the Poor Little It Girl archives and browsing past outfits from other bloggers on Pinterest that we adored combining pink and blue stripes. I’m not even sure why we did that. We must have been influenced by the preppy and feminine qualities of stripes and pink when it came to fashion, but we succeeded nonetheless, and we succeeded magnificently
It’s not that pink and stripes are unattractive, though. No way, that’s adorable! Rather than opting for the bold pink and large nautical stripes we previously worn together, how about a more understated smaller stripe and the timeless, perfectly fitting millennial pink?
I assume you’ve all heard of “millennial pink”? Is the blush pink hue that became popular among our generation in the early 2010s? It was encountered everywhere. Every woman desired a pink coat, every bride had it for her bridesmaid outfits, and every blogger had it on their site design. I still adore that color, no shade of gray!
