Image source – Whisper
The recent trend of young girls wearing high waisted shorts that actually resemble a massive diaper has left me utterly confused.
“Why would anyone do that“, I mused in front of my husband.
He looked at me, eyes brimming with the knowledge of a thousand wise saints and said, “It’s called Generation Gap my dear”.
That’s when the realization sank in; I have truly grown old. I no longer understand the fashion statement of the new generation.
Today, I can perfectly sympathize with my mom and her utter shock at the sight of my ripped jeans (Mom and Distressed Jeans). I didn’t even try to explain off-shoulder and cold-shoulder blouse.
Last summer when I went shopping for some nice denim shorts, I had to swift through numerous shorty shorts which resembled something that had been through a shredder. In that tiny piece of clothing, there were enough rips to make me tizzy. I finally gave in and just bought a pair that provided adequate coverage for my modesty.
Shopping for tops is even more distressing. My needs are pretty simple – a nice little sleeve and a V-neckline. Surrounded by a hoard of flimsy materials and sleeveless blouses, my happiness knew no bounds when from afar I spotted a glimpse of something I would like. I picked it up, lo and behold – believe me it was just the neck and sleeve. I solve software problems every single day and yet I was utterly lost at figuring out the usage of this piece of clothing. Is it a fancy bib to be worn while devouring ribs? What is it even trying to cover?
That day I came back home and bought 3 tops through ASOS online store, out of which, later, 2 turned out to be too small. Sigh!!
I have always wanted to dress like Claire Underwood – powerful and sophisticated. But when you don’t have that kind of moolah and countless dresses available with various geometrical cutouts in odd places, finding the perfect workwear is a herculean task. I mean, if I am paying 200 bucks for a dress, the least they can do is to provide a sleeve and a midriff.
Two weeks back when our office reopened after Christmas Break, I was befuddled when the cheerful guy at the reception greeted me. His glorious crown of dark hair had turned completely white. Or Ash Or Platinum or Snow Hair, I don’t know what the fashion police calls it. Now, why would anyone pay to look like Betaal is beyond my comprehension!
This post just made my day! I used to love shopping for clothes, but now I hate it because I don’t like any of the new fashion trends, especially high-waited shorts and even the shorty shorts. (I don’t have the legs or confidence for those). I much prefer modest clothes that cover most of my legs and cleavage.
I don’t even where to begin Raj. I feel like fashion these days means being naked, some times I can’t believe my eyes. I also feel like my dress code is simple and modest,
Haha, love this post and it is so relate-able too! I also like the Vikram Betaal image you pulled out for comparison. i do not understand this new fashion game either! Those shorts are way too short and yes you can certainly call them cloth diapers. These look trashy in my honest opinion and modest clothes always look chic.
Haha!! I can’t stop laughing! 😀 Well, I am like you, Raj. I cannot convince myself towear ripped jeans, off shoulders or cold shoulders. They are called that for a reason, I guess 😛
Hahaha I am yet to try both off shoulder and cold shoulder… I don’t even know how to carry them 😅
Hahaha! I can relate to this post. I am pretty conservative in my dressing and I just cant understand these high waisted shorts and even maxi dresses for that matter. I think they are glorified nighties. I cant stand the latest shoulder cut sleeves too. May be there’s a generation gap!! Enjoyed reading this fun post!
Maxi dresses… Hahahaha yeah true true 😅 it’s so hard to find a tee with proper sleeves these days. 😅