Yeah well Gen Z likes broccoli haircuts and talking like absolute morons so who cares? FRFR

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HalfFrozenSpeedos@reddit

dafuk is going on with Gen Z and Gen A male haircuts....

Are you me? I can get my hair to centre part but it's a battle.

You know what my compromise is? Like if my boots and chucks had a baby? Palladium boots.
Crazy supportive without looking like Seinfeld shoes.

I never got into Chucks. But as a former soccer player the Adidas Daily gives me vibes of wearing Sambas/Gazelles again. But I still have to put an extra insole in my Dailys to make them comfortable. I can't imagine how painful Chucks must be then.

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AintNobody-@reddit

I had a pair of Sambas with the huge, wide tongue back in high school. Loved those things.

This is pretty much where I'm at, although t-shirts vary more but fairly simple and casual.

I switch to a polo shirt for when when I'm in the office but otherwise just wear the same basic shit all the time.

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Midnight_Marshmallo@reddit

Turning 42 this week and that's my uniform. Ordered myself a pair of custom Chucks for my bday.

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alien-1001@reddit

Haha puma pants

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Maia_Azure@reddit (OP)

I still have a pair with vertical stripes

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puma_pantss@reddit

I can't take credit. My friend and I would play Friday the 13th together and we saw someone with that username. We literally had to stop playing we were both laughing so hard.

I think you mean regerts*

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puma_pantss@reddit

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cellshock7@reddit

John Coltrane!

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It's there anything else?

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TapeFlip187@reddit

Hell yeah, let's kick it.
Party time. Excellent.

[Additionally, my jeans are tight and low waisted. Sometimes skinny, usually straight. If I put on a million pounds, oh well. people can enjoy the show. I will confidently stand there like the pug meme.]

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TapeFlip187@reddit

Hell yeah, let's kick it.

[Additionally, my jeans are tight and low waisted. Sometimes skinny, usually straight. If I put on a million pounds, oh well. people can enjoy the show. I will confidently stand there like the pug meme.]

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moonsoar@reddit

I still wear long sleeve shirts under my graphic t's.

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frooootloops@reddit

I went the running shorts route bc they’re easy af, and kept my graphic tees. Flip flops and running shoes on the feet. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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symonym7@reddit

I'll always have a hoodie for every occasion.

Apartment hoodie
Warmer apartment hoodie
Outside hoodie.
Outside hoodie under winter jacket
Decoy
Backup general use hoodie
Tighter hoodie without a zipper that could potentially be worn in place of a shirt

I feel like I'm missing one..

Oh!

SLEEP HOODIE.

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trguiff@reddit

I will NEVER give up my hoodies!

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misskellycupcake@reddit

You can pry my skinny jeans and knee high boots and ankle socks off my cold dead body

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motion_thiccness@reddit

I work out and want to show off my stomach because I put a lot of work into it, so I love crop tops. (Also perfectly acceptable to wear crop tops for those who don't work out or have flat stomachs, I'm just specifying that I specifically have worked hard on my body and want to show it off!)

I like to wear new trends if Ai like them, and I like my old staples like Docs and band tees, etc. too. Life is too short to dress any way other than how you want. All these social rules are made up, it isn't doctrine handed down by the universe that you have to dress AT ALL let alone any specific way at any time in your life.

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IndependenceKnown363@reddit

Converse High Tops

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Parking-Till1121@reddit

I see nothing wrong with ANYTHING you just said and I’m 42. Women in 2025 are not going to be forced into the “golden girls” looks as they get older. I grew my hair long this year and dyed it pink. Rock on my friend. Be yourself ❤️

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VG2326@reddit

Banana hair clips

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bananachow@reddit

I wear all black all the time. I have a few items of autumn colors/jewel tones but my closet is 99% black. I’m loving the 90s clothing coming back into style in shops though and have picked up a bunch of new vintage style items. This romper I got the other day fits perfectly into my 90s grunge/Lisa Loeb vibe I’ve had since my teens.

So true

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suzysleep@reddit

Def ankle socks. Before ankle socks were even around we folded our crew socks down to make our own ankle socks.

Ashesza@reddit

Baggy jeans, cargo shorts, fitted curved-billed hats, socks with my slides... I'm sure there's more but that all I can come up with right now lol.

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SwimmingTheme3736@reddit

I dress how ever I want, right now it’s a heat wave and I’m living in sundresses cute comfy and cool.

I. The winter jeans or leggings with boots or trainers

I never stopped wearing knee high boots since I got my first pair at 14

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42 and still dressing in the same surfy clothing I was at 15. It's me, it's how I dress and how I've always dressed. I don't ever see myself dressing any different. I'll be still sitting in a nursing home in a surf brand hoody and boardshorts and wearing skate shoes.

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reapersritehand@reddit

Same age but with the skate esthetic, give me a pair of jncos or tripp pants with a bandshirt and some vans(would prefer original airwaves, but ya kno)

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Maia_Azure@reddit (OP)

Yeah.

My Grandma wore those sweat suit outfits with like flower designs on them, short hair. Pressed pants, jeans with creases ironed in them

Something I got rid of while aging:

* no more hoodies or sweatshirts with prints

* jeans have become somewhat tricky, especially since I lost weight as I can't find the sweet spot between "waist fits, legs are too tight/short, legs fit, waist is way too big".

* watches. Used to love them growing up. Now they feel bulky and impractical

* accessories. Bracelets, necklaces, whatever. Don't want extra weight and stuff on me anymore.

* shorts, even cargo shorts, unless I'm going to the beach or running some summer errands within a few blocks from home/beach

What I'll probably never give up.

My goatee. I know it's so 90s it's a cliché, especially with a bald head. But without it I feel naked and I'm not used not having it. NTM last time I shaved it I looked like a 16yo.

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Ear_Enthusiast@reddit

I stayed wearing loose fitting jeans when all you maniacs went to tapered and skinny jeans. Not only did you look like a jack ass in your little sister's jeans you were crazy uncomfortable. I'll never not wear loose fitting pants and jeans.

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SlackerDS5@reddit

Baggy shorts and hoodie combo. I know how to rock a suit and tie, or business casual clothes. But I won’t give up my comfort clothes.

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Mountain-Fox-2123@reddit

I have never known and still don't know what fashion trends there are.

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HalfFrozenSpeedos@reddit

Don't think you will ever exceed Jessa Reid's self described meth princess look

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcMIeyjggbM

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IronbAllsmcginty78@reddit

I know, right? I like to say what, are we going to prom?

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twolfhawk@reddit

HOA in general just need to die in a fire.

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handsomeape95@reddit

r/fuckHOA

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sneakpeekbot@reddit

Here's a sneak peek of /r/fuckHOA using the top posts of the year!

elphaba00@reddit

Are you me? Because those are similar criticisms I get from my mom: Why all the leggings? Why the band shirts (mostly from the 80s and 90s)? Why are your pants baggy? Did you pay extra for those rips in your jeans? When are you going to cut and perm your hair? Is that what you wore to work? Ya know, for a woman who grew up in the bellbottom, long hair, and miniskirt era, you'd think she would understand, but no.

My preteen daughter loves Chuck Taylors. Those are the only shoes she will wear. My mom hates it.

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Galbin@reddit

Leggings. Pants don't work for women whose waists are a bigger dress size than their hips or butt. It's a choice between digging into my stomach or looking like MC Hammer. So I wear leggings with long tops, blazers, and boots instead.
Long hair. No way am I ever cutting my hair the way every woman did the moment she hit 40 back in the day.
Short or knee length skirts and dresses. I won't be overheating just because I am in my 40s.

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Minnow_Minnow_Pea@reddit

I've lost all taste for discomfort, which means, unless I REALLY have to, I don't wear pants with buttons, high heels or bras. I've traded my leggings for loose fitting stretchy pants. I had knee surgery and bought a bunch for easier access. They're flattering and way more comfy than leggings. (They're control topish, and yet, my belly doesn't look like a busted can of biscuits!)

Also, you can pry my comfort cami off of my dead body.

Skinny Jeans Ankle Socks The Front Hair Bump Color Coordinated Everything

But that’s just me

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cathode-raygun@reddit

Jeans, biker boots, sleeveless band shirts and flannel in winter. Mesh shirts, Hawaiian shirts, baggy shorts in summer.

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PinkFloydDeadhead@reddit

I'm back to rocking tie dye and Dead shirts basically daily. Strayed it back up 5 years ago after going button down for years. Never felt more comfortable...

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Driz999@reddit

I wear t-shirts and hoodies as standard most days. Ankle socks, screw wearing higher socks like gen z. Chinos or jeans are my go to and I'll continue wearing them.

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t00thgr1nd3r@reddit

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t00thgr1nd3r@reddit

Also,

I shall dress however I please, I don’t have any inclination to follow societal norms.

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Fydron@reddit

My hoodies, graphic tees, fitted cap, hiking boots and cargo shorts. its my attire and i don't give a crap what people think.

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moondoo8@reddit

Are you me? My mom says these to me as well. I’d like to add that flannels will always play a part in my life.

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0peRightBehindYa@reddit

Cargo shorts (or pants, depending on the time of year), a regular t-shirt with either superheroes or some sarcastic quote, ankle socks (if that) and whatever cheap ass shoes fit on my feet.

Jorts are super cool with the teens right now, so you are back in style!

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FREEM_Everlasting@reddit

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I won't cut my hair nor let it go white. I have long copper hair down to my lower back, who says old ladies can't have long hair? I'll just become part of the "blue army" but inside of getting a blue rinse I'll get my hair washed once a week at the salon or something.

I don't mind skinny jeans although I've pulled out all my old 90s low rise and Abercrombie. I'm disgusted that my "fast fashion" of the 00s has such a marked difference in quality. My old shirts are not only a million times smaller (but labelled M or L), but the collars are thick, the cotton is thick, the seams are flat and perfect. Comparitively today's tees are tissue paper.

I like the Gen Z sock. I like wearing them with my lulus. No more worrying my socks are showing, because they are!

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WhiskeyGirl223@reddit

I was walking into the bank recently and I saw my reflection in the door. Ripped jeans, band tee, and chucks. I thought to myself, “I’m 40”. I think it’s great because I can still dress like this.

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AmputeeHandModel@reddit

We look the same as we did in high school but our parents got way frumpy. It's weird.

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neonblackiscool@reddit

My mom is still a boho hippie like she always was. Most moms were frump dumps tho.

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Maia_Azure@reddit (OP)

My grandmother got super frumpy in her 30s. My mom’s generation was not till about 40s did she start giving things up into mom attire.

I have never bought anything remotely like a mom outfit. I don’t even own mom jeans cause I can’t handle constriction around my waist.

I wear novelty socks in winter

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beekaybeegirl@reddit

The Z kids can’t take my ankle socks out of my cold dead hands.

be_loved_freak@reddit

I'm still a 90's goth. It's not a phase, Mom!

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SameMathematician378@reddit

Overalls. I like the pockets.

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honeybadgergrrl@reddit

My mom used to complain about the way I dress, but I just started saying, "Ooh ok so are you taking me shopping??" She stopped complaining about my clothes, lol. She's also chilled out a LOT as she's aged. She's even embraced some of my more goth-y, going out outfits of the last few years.

I'll never stop wearing Adidas (the flat ones like Superstars never the athletic ones), baggy jeans, Docs, or Birkenstock sandals. I won't chop my hair off and style it like a golden helmet. I will wear a chunky necklace, but only if it's turquoise or some other cool stone, as I have family from New Mexico and it's in the culture haha.

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Camsmuscle@reddit

I am in my late 40’s. I break out into a cold sweat at the idea of going anywhere near a store like Chicos. They’ll have to pry my jeans and graphic t-shirts from me.

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Maia_Azure@reddit (OP)

I keep wondering if it’s going to happen to me. My mom has tried to give me some of her hand me downs. Here’s the problem: they are boxy and meant to flatter older woman. So the cut is all wrong for anyone under 60 or who isn’t a teacher

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Camsmuscle@reddit

As a teacher I promise you it doesn’t flatter us either.

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I still love my jeans… cute hoodies.. plaid shorts.. my long hair.. I still have a love for black, but I use a bit more color these days.

I will try all kinds of things, but don’t see any of these things changing 😂

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ButterscotchAware402@reddit

Sounds like we have a very similar style. I will also not be taking out my nose rings any time soon, stop dying my hair black, wearing "baby/Bettie" bangs and more.

Maia_Azure@reddit (OP)

I think we are all in it together so it won’t be a crisis

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ms_flibble@reddit

Why would people think you look like you were going through a mid life crisis? We wore these things first. I'm 46 and dress in a similar manner. Weaponize those combat boots.

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chappyfu@reddit

I think the fear stems from when I was younger and my friends 45 year old mom would buy all the newest trending clothes and then try to hang with us and act like a teenager and to try to insert herself into our friend group constantly...like seriously half the time we did stuff she would show up and act like a ditzy reckless teenager the whole time- not like an adult at all. It was so weird- she would try to give us wine coolers all the time. I heard she even tried to hook up with some of the older dudes at one point but they still might have been just 17 at the time.

So I'm always very cautious about how I approach and interact with my friends teenagers when we do family game nights or outings etc. I also do some mentoriship with teen girls so I make sure they know I am someone they can count on and be there to talk about the stuff they are going through but that I'm not trying to be like them or become a teenager again and relive the good old days if that makes sense.

Your 1 and 2 are on my list along with never getting rid of my 70’s era vintage leather jackets and pair of chucks (that I buy different colors for different days). I don’t dress like I’m 40+ but I also manage to avoid that cringey “hello fellow kids” look that some people fuck up so I’ll just be happy about that.

Go for your aesthetic.

Also, most people are “trapped” in their own eras.

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ryancmacnab@reddit

Chain wallet because I’m an idiot and have lost my wallet numerous times. If it’s attached to pants, it’s mine

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CottaBird@reddit

I moved to money clip for this reason, so the only time it’s not in my pocket is when I use it. My only problem is occasionally forgetting to swap the money clip to the next clean pair of jeans.

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Won’t give up: jeans, band shirts, silly gory T-shirts (reminiscent of happy tree friends), crew/knee high socks (because neurodivergent sensory issues), checkerboard

Gave up: my Chucks (I’m terribly flat footed), baseball caps, cargo shorts/pants, khakis (private school dress code), tucked in shirts (see previous), cheap gaudy bro sunglasses, obnoxious Hawaiian shirts off the clearance rack that are hard on the eyes (rebelling within school dress code)

It is so funny that crew socks are considered cool again. I remember everyone making fun of people for not having short socks, but now it's the other way around.

pickledandpreserved@reddit

nothing has worked for me. I want to micro blade sofa king bad.

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Faxiak@reddit

Hm I have the same problem of my brows not growing back, and just bought that gel, we'll see if it does anything for me...

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chappyfu@reddit

Mine too! I consider myself fortunate that I even have eyebrows as thick as I do all that plucking killed them. I used to have a glorious unibrow with big bushy eyebrows.

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_MistyDawn@reddit

Personally, I've never cared about dressing my age, at least not these days. When I was eleven to fifteen or so, I made a point of dressing on the younger and less polished side or I got attention I didn't want from men.

But as adults, jeans and jeans shorts, and cargo pants and shorts, and Chucks and Vans and Docs, and t-shirts are basically just what people our age wear now when left to our own devices. Styles are more casual than they were when our parents were our age, and more of us agree it's arbitrary bullshit. I only ever wore khakis or tucked in my shirt if a dress code demanded it (sometimes not even then; I spent an entire year of middle school with a flannel tied around my waist because tucking in shirts annoys the shit out of me and "sensory issues" weren't a thing in 1994-'95). When I wore business casual for work, itmight as well have been a uniform, I felt so out of place.

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ONROSREPUS@reddit

Jeans and t shirts with stupid staying on them. I am who I am like it or not.

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AmputeeHandModel@reddit

haha yeah I've had stupid shirts since HS and I still do. Mostly pop culture stuff or metal bands. In the yearbook I was "most likely to..." "own a tshirt store"

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CaseyBoogies@reddit

I misread that and thought your second line was the saying on the tshirt xD.

Down the mini rabbit hole I went, do they make shirts that say that - I'm sure they do, but the top two shirts on my dumb Google reccomendations were great:

"I'm not like other girls, I AM A MAN"

and

"I am exactly like other girls."

I mean everyone has a different style. I don't feel comfortable in any of the things you mentioned you'll never give up. Does not make me older or younger than you are. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I'm still wearing literally every style I used to wear in high school lol.

backwards hat
band shirt in black
blue jeans or black shorts
skater branded shoes

The only thing that's really changed is my ability to afford higher quality shit. The band shirts will always be low quality though since I buy them at metal shows lol.

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FigNewton555@reddit

Cargo shorts.

Mother fucking cargo shorts.

I don’t care that people think they “look bad” or “childish”.

Yes I use the pockets.

I was always a Chucks or boots with greaser jeans and black tshirts or band shirts 'growing up' (14-34) So, like every other guy that likes punk and metal or played in a band. Haha

At some point, I became conscious of being middle aged and did not want to look like a guy trying to look younger. That shit makes me shudder.

Like those old dickheads on the auto restoration shows that wear the goofy Ed Hardy shit... 60 year old men with Tribal designs stitched on the asses of their rhinestone boot-cut liberace jeans and sparkly affliction shirts. hahahaha Younger me wants to stomp the Creed outta those guys.

So, same as I did when I was young, I avoid trends other than the trend of trying not to be a trend...

I wear a plain black T-shirt every day. Makes shopping easy. I buy the same pack of Jockey Ts every couple months.

Still wear my converse for short trips, but if I'm going to be walking or standing around, I'm forfeiting cool points and wearing my Salomon or Hoka..

I still wear my leather bracelets and Japanese import Casio watches- The more garish and retro the better.

Definitely short socks til I die. Unless I'm wearing boots.

Ok-Guitar-6854@reddit

I'm 47 and still rock jeans and combat boots. I will NOT cut my hair short. I will still put on a band tee and flannels. Ankle socks for life. Shorts all the time that are usually cut-offs. It's all still ME and I think I look fine.

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partmachine623@reddit

Puma suedes, jeans and a tee for life.

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pantheroux@reddit

Vans, hoodies, flannels and graphic t-shirts.

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Snoo58207@reddit

Thermal under a button-up shirt. Especially a Hawaiian shirt.

A couple months ago, I saw a guy in super baggy jeans with a knee-length wallet chain with the hemp rope. I just thought keep living your best life bro.

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FromHighlandToHell@reddit

Backwards ballcap.

Ken Griffey Jr. made it cool, and I still do it to this day.

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ChogbortsTopStudent@reddit

You can pry my band shirts out of my cold, dead hands. You will also not catch me in khaki's, short hair, or chunky necklaces.

I wish I still had my Steve Madden slides. :( I would wear the fuck out of those no matter how loud they are!!!!

Boot cut jeans

I have never worn skinny jeans. I hate clingy fabric and skinny jeans sound like a nightmare. Straight or barrel legged jeans make me look like an ogre.

rajalove09@reddit

Jeans and a tshirt

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bikeonychus@reddit

Band shirts, flannel, jeans, and doc martens till I die.