21 Generational Fashion Trends That Confuse Older People
We recently asked older members of the BuzzFeed Community what youth fashion and beauty trends baffle them, and here’s what they said: 1.
“I’m only 30 and I hate fanny packs, and even worse, calling them belt bags.” 2.
“Lip fillers! Half the young women in the mall have huge, swollen lips like they’ve been stung by a bee. It looks painful.” 3.
“My crew socks are up to my knees! I look stupid.” Four.
“Hate center and side parting of hair. Very few people have symmetrical faces. A center part accentuates asymmetry and makes the hair look flat and, on some people, makes the face look unattractive.” Five.
“I don’t understand why young women wear such big, baggy shirts in public that you can’t tell if they’re wearing shorts underneath.” 6.
“Septum piercings. Those big ‘booger’ piercings that kids get in their noses. I don’t find them attractive and it’s hard to take people seriously.” 7.
“Ripped jeans or pants cost a ton of money – jeans or pants with holes so big you can blow the wind through them. Why not rip up some old jeans you already own, or buy some affordable standard jeans and rip them yourself?” 8.
“There’s nothing wrong with sneakers, dresses and other fashion choices, but I was honestly surprised at the lack of work appropriate clothing. Where has appropriate clothing for the job I want gone?” 9.
“Putting on colorful acne patch stickers in public. If it’s something you want to hide, why would you want to draw attention to it?” Ten.
“Crop tops. Everything crop tops. It’s over. Let them die.” 11.
“Jewelry on teeth…why?” 12.
“Bike shorts. They remind me of P.E.” 14.
“A version of Mallet that seems to have returned. Just…why?” 15.
“The ’80s dad mustache. I’m all for the look, but some styles make me question them.” 16.
“Yeezy sneakers, Crocs, and other big, plastic, cheap, impractical footwear.” 17.
“For boys, it’s the mop of hair on top or the swinging cap. It’s like re-living your early 2000s middle school days in the most ridiculous way. I know everyone has to go through this, but it still feels embarrassing.” 18.
“I’m not a fan of fluffy brows that are laminated so that they look like two spiky caterpillars over the eyes. I’m all for bushy, natural brows, but this is too much.” 19.
“I can’t stand drawing over my Cupid’s bow with lip liner. Apparently it’s supposed to make your lips look fuller, but to me it just makes my lips look weird and dirty. I find a defined or accentuated Cupid’s bow to be flattering.” 20.
And finally, “We call them slide sandals, or flip flops. This is what our fathers and grandfathers wore. Only young people, called nerds, would wear socks with sandals! It’s an ugly look that I will never understand.” What’s the weirdest fashion or beauty trend among young people? Tell us in the comments (or Google Forms (If you wish to remain anonymous).