So many “styles” are having a moment right now, harkening some of us back to a quieter time in our lives, or in the case of the younger generations, the sense of recycling styles which were of a time they weren’t even alive for. Some that come to mind for me are: Qtr. Zips (young men in particular are leaning into the Mr. Rogers look and attitude). They are tired of the drapey pants and hard gangster gang look. Moving away from streetwear, this trend features rugby tops, fitted polos, and V-necks, styled for a relaxed look.
Midi length and longer dresses are abundant and varied. Women want to dress up, yet have ease and comfort. Dresses are the perfect answer; they are one and done and can dress up or down with minimal effort. Shirt dresses are tapered at the waist and buttoned all the way down the front which also function as a topper; it is nice to be able to accent one’s waistline and pay homage to all the Pilates and Pickle Ball (both currently having a big moments) workouts.
Garden Inspired prints – is it a table cloth and window curtain pattern from the 1950’s or a Monet watercolor. Probably all and more, BUT fun, liberating and scalable dependent on preference and individual palettes.
Boho-Chic (2016-era): Is returning with a softer, polished look, incorporating lace-trimmed blouses, flowy midi skirts, and suede. And Pastels!!! Beautiful shades of pink, lavender and yellow. Easter all year long! It warms my heart, and I would imagine yours as well.
Breezy Cote D’Azur lifestyle wear – oh to be on the deck of a private yacht sipping a cocktail wearing large glamorous sunglasses – like Goldie Hawn in the movie Overboard. Got the picture? I will say no more but do fill in the landscape with your own imagination. Clothes can truly transport you.
Current style revivals are dominated by a blend of Y2K nostalgia, 1970s warmth, and “archival” 1980s power-dressing. Key trends include low-rise jeans, boho-chic, and “preppy sport”. The Y2K for those too young to remember was the whole hullabaloo that the world was going to be sent into unretrievable chaos when the clock chimed midnight and 2000 was upon us. Well, the world clearly didn’t end, and the numerical challenges were averted but for some reason the excuse me “gawd awful” styles stuck. This past Christmas when I was supporting a family through the holidays, the 14 year old girl put Y2K clothes on her wish list. To be supremely candid, I had to look them up! In simplest terms, the image is Madonna in her early hey days. Low slung jeans, exposed midriff male and female, graphic tees, Doc Marten type footwear and pony tails. Low-rise pants, miniskirts, baby tees, and brands like Juicy Couture have returned, driven by Gen Z. For real, check the racks at TJ Maxx.
And I will conclude with the 1980s Power Dressing: To be honest my favorite, and it is resurging with strong shoulders, oversized blazers, and, as shown on runways by designers like Tom Ford, bold, vibrant colors. The 80’s if you have read my book, were beyond memorable for me.
Dress for the day you want – NOT the day you are given because, Aging is inevitable while Growing Old is Optional.
Be well, Be Stylish, Be Kind as you Glow with me!