Baggy clothes are a huge trend right now, starting in 2018, “Mom Jeans” hit the scene after going out of style 20 years earlier and started the new loose fitting trend that is so prominent in every modern fashion lover’s wardrobe.
Lately however, we’ve been seeing the baggy trend in a lot of streetwear styles made popular by Instagram and TikTok. Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, and Flannels all fall into the streetwear category, usually worn with sneaker brands like Nike or Adidas. Billie Eilish, the 18 year old singer-songwriter has embraced this trend as well, rocking designer streetwear sets on the red carpet and in music videos.
Another style we’ve seen in this baggy clothes trend is men’s wear. Oversized Blazers and Slacks are the main components of this category. Usually in neutral colors or plaids, these are often styled with simple pieces underneath, such as lace-lingerie type bodysuits or tucked t-shirts. These outfits are worn most commonly with oxfords/dress shoes, or sneakers.
Mom jeans are my go-to pants to wear with pretty much everything. They can be dressed up with a blouse or overcoat with some trendy heels, or dressed down with a french tucked tee and some sneakers. A dressed down mom jeans outfit is my personal favorite. Mom jeans were first made popular in the 80’s, paired with fun socks and permed hair. We brought the style back, along with scrunchies and corduroy.
So, why are baggy clothes a trend in the first place? For me, I have body insecurities just like the majority of young women in America today. I am 5’3 and 140 pounds, I am not the ideal weight and height that most clothes are designed for, even in 2020. Young women like myself are not looking at celebrities anymore for our “dream bodies”. We are looking at Instagram and TikTok “models” for “fitspiration”. These girls wear crop tops in the winter and look good in low waisted jeans, I do not. Wearing baggy or loose clothing hides what I look like underneath, but is also trendy, and I feel confident while wearing it. Gone are the days of skinny jeans and tight abercrombie v-necks, (that let’s be honest, nobody was comfortable in). Now we dress for comfort, and thankfully brands are getting more inclusive to make cute and comfortable clothes for girls who wear a size higher than a size six.
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