Mid 30s - Tips for updating outdated millennial style

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Anonymous wrote:Exactly— we’re GenX! Far superior! Less coddled. We invented diy.

Team GenX unite

I mean, there's a reason why Generation Z is copying us right?
But seriously maybe we feel smug because what happens to be trendy is an updated riff on what we wore when we were young.

Are you guys ok? Every generations fashion gets copied. Gen Z isn’t copying you anymore, they’re copying millennials (Y2K fashion). The 70s get copied every so often. Why do you need this weird validation?

Because gen x is so insignificant as a whole, they're terribly conscious about it. They play the cool kid bit a bit too hard. Leaving before one of them says We WeRe HoME AloNe AfTEr ScHooL as if they're the only ones.

As a Genxer, this made me laugh. Because we can laugh at ourselves, it’s one of our many good traits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1981 mom here. I like my clothes and have no intention of updating them. They're all good cuts and fabrics - linen, silk, good wool - and I like how I look and feel in them. Maybe this is how you know you're of a certain age - when you no longer care what's in?

What is a 1981 mom? Someone who became a mom in 81?

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Could someone please look at the occasionallyblonde account on Instagram and tell me if her style is millennial or Gen Z? I am from Gen X and I can’t tell what style it is.

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Anonymous wrote:Could someone please look at the occasionallyblonde account on Instagram and tell me if her style is millennial or Gen Z? I am from Gen X and I can’t tell what style it is.

Heh, what style?

I'm Gen X too and I think she's millennial, def not Gen Z, but mostly a-stylish. Or at least hasn't updated her style. Tight jeans, t-shirt, blazer, repeat.

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone please post pix of some of these notorious “tunic tops”?

Remember when people wore leggings as pants as dressy/casual? I'm not talking about the athleisure look. Any long top that covers your behind. Usually worn with an infinity scarf and riding boots.

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone please post pix of some of these notorious “tunic tops”?

https://chicsoul.com/search?q=Tunic

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Google middle aged fashion trends 2022.

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone please post pix of some of these notorious “tunic tops”?

https://chicsoul.com/search?q=Tunic

Pp : thank you!
So are we demanding that these lovely and somewhat ample ladies cram themselves into high rise jeans and crop tops? To what end?
I am a tall size 8 and can’t stand the squeeze of the 10-11 inch high rise.

[Anonymous]

So much flapping on here!

Good tips for "updating" have been shared, and none of them require going full-hog 22-yr old tik toker; e.g.:

- straight leg jeans, bootcut jeans, flares, or wide-leg jeans (instead of skinnies)
-wide-leg trousers
-loafers, lug sole boots, higher/slimmer ankle boots (instead of cut-out ankle booties)
-simple gold jewelry (instead of big statement pieces)
-tops that hit more at natural waist or are tucked in (instead of flowing tops that hit at hips or thighs)

It's just inane to proclaim all these potential updates hideous and unflattering on all. Look at a site like Evereve, for example, to see a lot of these looks beautifully done on millennial-aged women. And if you don't care about "updating" your look (the topic of this thread!!) -- or are weirdly boastful that you will NOT BE updating a god damn thing -- then obviously this thread isn't for you.

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Anonymous wrote:Bootcut jeans, cropped sweaters and tops, mock neck and high cut tanks are in. Thin gold or silver necklaces instead of chunky statement. Two_scoops_of_style on Instagram has a few “millennial makeover” reels that show outfits going from millennial to modern

I’ve seen some of these videos and I have come to the conclusion that the two things making Millennials look the most dated are the whole “tall boots over skinny jeans or leggings” look, and long, tunic-like tops with leggings or skinny jeans. I think if you ditch just those two things and opt for white sneakers, flats, or like … literally any other shoe, and somewhat shorter tops, you’ve ditched the most dated styles.

There’s some dated accessories too like big statement necklaces, light indoor/decorative type scarves or blanket scarves, faux fur vests etc. that I’ve seen people our age holding on to as well but those are easy enough to just not wear anymore.

I haven’t seen anyone wear this look in at least 7 years.

I see it regularly on my kids teachers (elementary school, teachers seem to be in their mid-30s to mid-40s) or a similar look with dressy flats instead and with a longer fitted cardigan. I also see it a lot outside of this area.

I can vouch that this is a particularly tough fashion stretch if you’re a teacher. The “trends” are too casual for work (ie light wash wide leg jeans and combat boots) and the next step up is more business casual (dress pants, blouses) which is more reserved for administrators at my school. So, many of us are still hanging in to darker skinnier and boots/flats.

Not just teachers - at my office, we don't need to be that dressy but the denim looks now are just so casual. The dark-wash, more fitted jean and tailored shirts are ok, but not mom jeans and crop tops.

[Anonymous]

44yo here so more on the Gen X/millennial cusp, and here are some of the newer "trends" I've incorporated:

-wide leg trousers for the office
-boot cut and flare jeans
-simple jewelry
-monochromatic outfits
-slimmer tops

Have yet to incorporate but plan to:

-loafers (still looking for a pair)

I've worn all of these looks before at various times of my life and am happy to see them come back--particularly flare jeans. Those were my go-to in college. My style is generally minimalist and classic, and I love mixing high end with low end pieces, so I found it pretty easy to add these styles into my existing wardrobe.

I cannot and will not do certain other trends like mom jeans, low rise jeans (although again, I loved those back in the day) and crop tops. These just aren't going to happen and I'm fine with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:44yo here so more on the Gen X/millennial cusp, and here are some of the newer "trends" I've incorporated:

-wide leg trousers for the office
-boot cut and flare jeans
-simple jewelry
-monochromatic outfits
-slimmer tops

Have yet to incorporate but plan to:

-loafers (still looking for a pair)

I've worn all of these looks before at various times of my life and am happy to see them come back--particularly flare jeans. Those were my go-to in college. My style is generally minimalist and classic, and I love mixing high end with low end pieces, so I found it pretty easy to add these styles into my existing wardrobe.

I cannot and will not do certain other trends like mom jeans, low rise jeans (although again, I loved those back in the day) and crop tops. These just aren't going to happen and I'm fine with it.

That sounds lovely!

I'm 41, so just on the millennial cusp.

I'm loving wide-leg trousers for the office (pairing well with so many of my existing tops and shoes), straight-leg denim (like Madewell perfect vintage jeans), and chunky so-called "cropped" knits/cardigans (which are well-proportioned on my short 5'3" frame).

I won't be doing lug soles because they make my short legs look stumpy

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Exactly— we’re GenX! Far superior! Less coddled. We invented diy.

Team GenX unite

I mean, there's a reason why Generation Z is copying us right?
But seriously maybe we feel smug because what happens to be trendy is an updated riff on what we wore when we were young.

Are you guys ok? Every generations fashion gets copied. Gen Z isn’t copying you anymore, they’re copying millennials (Y2K fashion). The 70s get copied every so often. Why do you need this weird validation?

No one wants your Uggs, millenbials. Sit down.

Obviously the thirsty Gen Xers in here do…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone please post pix of some of these notorious “tunic tops”?

https://chicsoul.com/search?q=Tunic

Pp : thank you!
So are we demanding that these lovely and somewhat ample ladies cram themselves into high rise jeans and crop tops? To what end?
I am a tall size 8 and can’t stand the squeeze of the 10-11 inch high rise.

These ladies would look much better if their tops did not add width to their widest parts. Not a crop top, but something hitting high hip. And straight pants to balance out the proportions and avoid the ice cream cone look.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:someone recommended two_scoops_of_style on instagram and i just want to bump that again bc it was that good.

two_scoops_of_style watch the videos. do it.

then go get some ribbed tops hahahahaaa

Not really into any of their looks. As a fashionable guy, who considers fashion sense a non-negotiable, I would look at someone dressed like one of them two as someone who has no style. I know that's not the purpose of the thread, and I'm not here at all to say you need to be dressing to impress men. But just saying, there are much better sources of inspiration.