Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: Still wearing a cross-body bag and French-tucking your shirt? Sorry to say, your wardrobe is cringe

You're probably cringe, and it's time to face the music. If you're still wearing a cross-body bag or French-tucking your shirt, you might as well get comfortable in your seat because we're about to dissect your wardrobe.

Do you put full stops in text messages? Were you baffled by Labubus? These are just a couple of red flags that suggest your wardrobe is stuck in the 90s. If so, don't worry; it's not you – it's us. We're about to tell you that being old-fashioned is one thing, but cringe is something entirely different.

What does a cringe wardrobe look like? For starters, there's French-tucking your shirt, which used to be the epitome of sophistication but now makes you sound like a try-hard 90s kid. Cross-body bags are also a no-go; they were once a novel and youthful thing, but now they're just a relic of a bygone era.

And then there's the issue with fitted clothes. If you're generation X, you probably think that the smallest size that fits is the one you can squeeze into easily, while Gen Z wants clothes to hang off their bodies like a relaxed, laid-back look. It's a generational divide that we can't escape, and it's not all bad news.

Leather jackets are also a major trend this winter, but there's a catch: they need to be big and blowsy, not tight and fitted. If you're rocking a biker jacket, you might as well start a fight with the younger crowd.

Now, let's talk about ankles. Apparently, Gen Z is all about hiding those ankles like it's going out of style (pun intended). Trainer socks are no longer an option, and you'll want to wear sturdy socks that cover up your ankle bone. And if you're wearing trousers that pool on the top of your shoe, don't be surprised when people judge you for it.

I have to admit, I'm guilty of being cringe too. But I've made peace with it. Being old-fashioned is one thing; being out of touch and embarrassing yourself trying to keep up is another story altogether. If being called cringe is the price we pay for refusing to accept our age, then so be it. At least we'll be feeling alive, even if it's just in a somewhat uncomfortable way.

So, there you have it – a crash course on what not to wear (or rather, what not to wear anymore). Take this as a wake-up call, and maybe try to reinvent your wardrobe before the kids start laughing at you.
 
tbh, I'm kinda with them but also kinda disagree πŸ€”. like, I get that some of these trends are super outdated, but at the same time, fashion is all about self-expression, right? shouldn't we be able to rock whatever makes us happy, even if it's not the latest viral trend? and can we please just say goodbye to the whole "generation X vs gen z" thing? πŸ™„ it's all just people being people, you know? anyway, I do think it's time to update our wardrobes a bit, but let's not go crazy trying to fit into some specific mold... just be yourself, I guess 😊
 
πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ I gotta say, I'm all about embracing my age & expressing myself through fashion, but some of these trends are wild! Like, why do our ankles have to be hidden all the time? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Trainers socks were comfy, and now they're just... gone. And don't even get me started on leather jackets - who says you can't rock a fitted one if that's what makes you feel good? 😎 I'm still holding out on the French-tucking trend tho, lol. Being old-fashioned is cool in my book, but being cringe is just awkward. Let's all just find our own style & rock it! πŸ’β€β™€οΈ
 
omg u r right lol I'm totally guilty of wearing old school clothes like my grandma πŸ‘΅πŸ» but honestly it's hard to keep up with trends when ur not exactly fashionista material πŸ˜‚ and those trainer socks are soooo overrated 🚫 what's wrong with a good ol' pair of chunky sneakers?!?
 
Ugh 😩 I gotta fact-check this one... apparently some fashion blogger says that wearing French-tucking shirts is cringeworthy? πŸ€” I mean, I've seen some dad jokes in my time, but this takes the cake. Newsflash: just because it's not trendy doesn't mean it's embarrassing! πŸ‘• A cross-body bag isn't a "no-go" just because it's older. We should celebrate our personal style choices, not judge each other for them 😊

And what's with the generational divide? I think trainers and fitted clothes are still cool, regardless of your age group πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘–. And ankle socks are back in a big way - don't @ me πŸ‘£. Leather jackets can be both big and blowsy or tight and fitted, so no need to get worked up about it πŸ’β€β™€οΈ.

I do agree that being old-fashioned is one thing, but trying too hard to fit in with the latest trends can be awkward... but let's just say I'll stick with my comfy clothes and sneakers πŸŽ‰.
 
omg i feel so cringy just thinking about my old school bag lol it was literally a bright pink backpack with neon green straps 🀣 anyway i think its time for me to get a new wardrobe update but im scared of looking too cool or trying too hard like what if i wear something thats considered cringy and the younger crowd just roasts me online πŸ˜‚
 
I'm totally guilty of wearing those old-school ankle socks πŸ™ˆ with my trainers, but I've got to say, some of these trends are pretty hilarious 🀣. Like, who thought it was a good idea to wear a biker jacket that's too tight? πŸ˜‚ And don't even get me started on French-tucking your shirt – that's just cringeworthy! 😳

I think the thing is, fashion is all about having fun with it and expressing yourself, right? πŸŽ‰ But maybe we've been taking ourselves a bit too seriously lately. I mean, who cares if your jeans are a little too tight or your shoes are a little too casual? It's just clothes, you know? πŸ˜‚

I'm definitely going to try to mix things up in my wardrobe, but I don't want to be one of those people who's always trying to keep up with the latest trends. That can be super stressful! 🀯 Maybe I'll just stick to what makes me feel good and forget about the rest? πŸ‘—
 
πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ just read that most of the world's coral reefs are dying and it's gonna take a looong time for them to recover πŸ³πŸ˜” and another thing, did u hear about the new study that says our planet has already lost 40% of its biodiversity πŸŒŽπŸ‘€
 
omg i gotta say, i totally agree with this article 🀣 i mean who hasn't been guilty of wearing cross-body bags or labu-bus at some point lol but seriously, it's all about adapting to the times and not being afraid to try new things. for me personally, i think it's all about finding that balance between staying true to yourself and fitting in with the crowd 🀝 a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if something would be acceptable to wear at 25 vs now πŸ€”
 
πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ I'm low-key obsessed with the resurgence of leather jackets this winter - it's amazing how a simple trend can bring back memories of our childhoods 🌳. And trainer socks are actually really comfy, so who cares about being "out of style" πŸ’ƒ? The real cringe-worthy thing is when people take fashion advice from those who still wear Juicy Couture tracksuits πŸ˜‚.
 
omg u gotta be kidding me lol french-tucking ur shirt is SO done, like who still does that? 🀣 trainer socks are back tho i'm loving them on my new kicks πŸ‘ πŸ‘Ÿ and leather jackets are def a winter fave of mine πŸ’– big and blowsy is the way to go btw no more fitted clothes for me im all about that relaxed vibe 😎 pooling trousers tho πŸ˜‚ what can u do?
 
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