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GenZ vs Millennial Fashion Differences

A new kind of drama has taken over social media recently, the generational war. A few Gen Z influencers on TikTok made some choice comments on the iconic fashion moments of their older siblings.

This lead to a kind of feud between the two. Now we are not here to say what is right and what is wrong, we are going to cover everything from a neutral 3rd person perspective. We believe you should wear whatever you want and it shouldn’t be up for debate.

So to make your styling choices simpler we will walk you through what’s considered Gen Z and what is considered millennial fashion.

Skinny Jeans VS Baggy jeans

Now, this actually kind of started the whole generational feud. Gen Z believes that skinny jeans are now out of fashion, which made a few millennials feel a little bad because this was a defining garment of their generation (or maybe because that is the only thing they owned and did not want to stop wearing)

We also feel that Gen Z fashion has also been highly influenced by the pandemic, this is when people started wearing more comfy pieces. People did not want to feel any more restricted than they already were.

Harry Styles in his classic Skinny Jeans and Connan Gray in the generation staple loose denim.

Gen Z is now wearing baggy pants, shorts, trousers, jeans. Basically everything. Also, this style has also become popular after Billie Eilish become one of the biggest Gen Z icons, so naturally, her style was emulated a lot and it trickled down to men’s fashion.

Adidas Trainers VS Chunky Sneakers

The Adidas three stripes trainers were the biggest thing in 2017, literally, everyone was wearing them, regardless of their gender. Now that is also considered something from the past.

Gen Z has moved on to chunky sneakers. That is the new big thing. Again we feel this is due to the pandemic, chunky sneakers are so much more comfy and versatile compared to those trainers. We say this because brands like Yeezy by Kanye are bringing out so much variety in chunky sneakers and looking at that other smaller brands are also now following the trend.

Adidas trainers and chunky blood-red sneakers from Shein.

Looking for some good quality, expensive-looking chunky sneaker? Head over to our Shein story to get one for yourself.

Athleisure VS Casuals

Millennials were never really big on “athleisure” as an aesthetic. They never fully accepted it as something to be donned even while running errands. They usually put on what was known as casuals, which was a tee shirt and trousers or shorts and minimum accessories. And matching co-ord sets were reserved for jogging or gyming.

But Gen Z really brought a new aesthetic (and unintentionally a completely new segment in fashion) known as athleisure. It is, essentially, a mix of sportswear that can be doubled as leisurewear. It doesn’t matter if you play any games or frequent the gym, you can still sport the athleisure look and you will be considered stylish.

TikTok and Gen Z have made “athleisure” so popular that brands like Louis Vuitton have shown clothes styled in that way in multiple collections to appeal to a younger crowd and stay relevant.

Huge bags VS Mini bags

Millennials were a fan of big bags. That was considered “manly”. Bags in solid bold colors with almost no design or innovation. If any notable designs were seen that would be on Gucci monogram bags. Millennials only carried bags either for traveling overseas or to the office, a “small” bag only meant a wallet. And other times most of their essentials were thrown in their female counterparts’ purses.

Huge bags as shown in the Louis Vuitton menswear show by the late Virgil Abloh

But Gen Z on the other hand said “No we won’t be lugging around with huge unnecessary bags.” They brought the concept of mini bags to carry essentials like id proof, money, small water bottles, sunscreen, etc.

Mini bags were showcased by Dior, Fendi, Jacquemus, and Louis Vuitton.

The trend of mini bags can be traced back to Jacquemus, when they showed their mini (barely 1 or 2 inches) bags, carried around by Lizzo. This was then emulated by men’s fashion, and this really gave the designers the leeway to create new designs and bring around innovation.

You can find extremely cool bags on Shein, check out our story on 30+ Best Items to Buy From Shein.

Graphic Sweaters VS Graphic Tees

It’s not global warming that decides our fashion now, it’s social media. Millennials loved graphic tees, a style perhaps popularized by talented Black Hip Hop rappers. I mean if you are a millennial you obviously owned at least one graphic tee if not over a dozen.

These tees usually had some cheesy/motivational quotes, iconic cartoons, or abstract graphic print. But one thing that was a stamp of millennial culture is band tees, we all had a tee-shirt of our favorite band which was either a conversation starter or a fight starter if you didn’t know at least 5 songs of the band.

Joe Jonas in a graphic tee and Lil Nas X and Jaden Smith in Graphic hoodies.

But that is too old-fashioned now. Gen Z is donning huge, baggy, oversized graphic sweaters usually styled with (yes, you guessed it) baggy denim and small bags. They have also included tote bags as a part of their generation’s identity as a response to the current environmental crisis.

These graphic sweaters/college pullovers can also be styled with a turtleneck as an effective layering style during the winter.

Luxury Brands VS Thirfting

Nike, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Supreme, Armani are some of the most beloved brands of millennials. Walking into a room in full designer was considered a status symbol, a sign of ultra-luxe high fashion.

But Gen Z has flipped the script and now they are all about thrifting and getting vintage clothes AND flaunting them. Consider it a trend or a fad it is honestly a boon that finally a generation is thinking about their carbon footprint and changing their actions to bring change. Peer pressure of this kind is healthy, pressure your friends in buying from sustainable

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Top Hottest Black Skirts

This year has been pretty iconic and revolutionary in fashion.

Despite these shifting fashion trends, people’s favourite colour has always been black. In this article we will be talking about outfit ideas for women in 2021, especially focusing on how to wear black skirts in different ways. We will also recommend a few top brands who sell pretty black skirts and will answer some FAQs. So hang on right there and read this till the end.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO STYLE BLACK SKIRTS

Here are few ways you can style a black skirt :

Korean Style Black Skirts

This black mini skirt is mainly a part of Korean fashion and has inspired and impressed many people. It is super chill and comfy. You can style any black skirt with black sandals and socks, wear a casual tee and you are good to go.

Another way of styling your black skirt is to just use the contrast. Pair it with a white tee and white shoes. This is very comfortable and can be worn everyday. Korean fashion is very minimalist and simple but at the same time looks very appealing so don’t add too many layers just keep it as basic and wearable as possible while trying to style the Korean way.

Boss Lady Looks Black Skirts

You can wear your black mini or mid-length skirt to work in the office. It can be paired up with an embellished white blouse. You can choose to wear a basic white button down shirt.Pair it up with a pair of stilletos.While dressing up for work some people choose to be comfortable and some try to dress elegantly. Just remember that you would need to sit and work wearing that outfit so make sure you are not going overboard by adding a lot of layers or accessories which might be distracting and uncomfortable for you to work in.

This look can be worn to work in the office. You can wear your mid-length black skirt. It can be a cotton pencil skirt or a leather skirt. Just pair it up with a pull over which has a high neck.This look would be more suitable for winter wear. You may wear ankle-length boots or mid-calf boots. Accessorize it with the bag and sunglasses. It is also very casual and comfortable for you to move around wearing this while working.

Streetstyle Wear Black Skirts

Streetstyle fashion is really popular these days. It’s all about baggy clothes and comfortable fabrics etc. This all black outfit is to die for! Wear a black top with your black pleated mini skirt. You can add chunky silver accessories and pair it up with platform boots or just any black boots.

This is another street style outfit that can be worn by pairing your black denim skirt with a cropped sweatshirt or even a hoodie that is oversized. Furthermore, you can add accessories, and you may also add fishnet stockings. Wear black sandals, or you can simply wear any black shoe as well. And you are all set to show off your look.

Minimalist Cute Vibe Black Skirts

If you want to style your skirt very casually and cute, then you can style it with a sweater (preferably a lighter colour). You can choose a solid sweater or one with cute flowers etc. Just pair it with ankle-length boots and some pendants. You can style this with a pencil mini skirt or a flared skirt. To make your outfit look cute you can choose some soft colours, it instantly makes it very soothing and cute.You can choose pastels or just neutral shades.

Another way of styling your black skirt is to wear a cropped shirt along with it. It looks cute and it can be worn black. You can now even wear a pair of black lace shoes with black socks. If you don’t own a cropped shirt you can simply turn your old shirt into a cropped one by just measure g it and cutting it with scissors, you wont even have to stitch it as it anyways looks nice. Tie your hair in plaids and you’re ready to go.

The Fashionova Style Black Skirts

Want to look like a FashionNova in your black skirt? Well, we have got you all covered. Styling like a Fashionnova does not mean wearing a lot of things. You just need to style it correctly. So, for styling a black skirt like in the picture, you can wear black on black and it never goes out of fashion. You can either choose to wear a leather skirt or a flared, pleated skirt. Wear a skin-tight top and, preferably, full sleeves. It makes you look chic, elegant and stylish at the same time.

For this look, you can go with a pleated black skirt or any other black skirt and pair it up with a high-neck top that is skin-fitting. Furthermore, accessorise it with a necklace and a statement bag. You can wear it with black stilletos. It gives off boss babe vibes and is very stylish.

Winter Lookbook Black Skirts

Styling a black skirt in winter sounds cool, but how do you keep yourself warm and look stylish at the same time? Well, we have two winter looks that you can pull off with black skirts in winter!! The first one is pretty warm and casual. You need a sweatshirt, a white shirt, a fluffy jacket or you can even wear a varsity jacket instead. Wear your shirt underneath your sweatshirt and add a jacket as a layer, depending on how cold it is. Wear a black stocking underneath your skirt to keep your legs warm. Pair it up with black boots. You may accessorise it with a simple chain. Also remember to take your collars out of the sweatshirt as shown in the picture.

For this look, you can wear any full-sleeved top and your favourite black skirt. As I mentioned earlier, stockings are to keep your legs warm. To add to this look, you can layer it up with a long trench coat or even a blazer. Don’t forget to carry a sling bag. Pair it up with your black boots. This look is more classy and chic. Add some minimal accessories.

Where to Buy Black Skirts?

Now that you’ve read how you can style black skirts in multiple ways , you must be wondering where do I get one? There are many brands that sell black skirts, different types of black skirts, we’ve have chosen the top five amongst them which sells the best quality skirts and has a lot of varieties that you can choose from. The top 5 brands you can buy a black skirt from are :

These are few brands where you can buy your black skirt; be it denims, leather or just cotton skirts. So go and get one for yourself. We hope this article gave you some tips on styling a black skirt and it was helpful to you. Thanks for the read.

All images were taken from Pinterest.