Fashion Flashback

Words by Germaine Leow

Butterfly clips. Mini purses. Dad shoes. Past fashion trends are making a comeback — pieces you’ve seen plastered all over the teen magazines you used to read and your favorite chick flicks growing up (read: Clueless!) are now back in trend and all over the internet! 90s fashion had its turn with the grunge fad while retro windbreakers and color-blocking repped the 80s. Now, we’re at the peak of the 2000s’ revival, and here are some of our favorites:

Butterfly Clips

Those little clips that used to decorate your tresses are now back in trend! As its name suggests, they come in the shape of little butterflies, with other variations such as flowers and stars. Some of them sparkle and others come in every shade of the rainbow. Regardless of its shape and form, they’ll tie your outfits together with a nostalgic flair. Protip: the more colors, the better!

Dad Shoes

Parade around in the chunky kicks that your dads owned in the 90s! (No, I swear you won’t look like a boomer!). It’s hard to deny not giving this fad a double-take when it first entered the market. Now, it’s the latest ‘in’ thing and all the credit goes to pops at home! While it may be hard to fill his shoes, you can definitely work them into your everyday outfits. (No doubt Spice Girls approved.) It might add a few inches to your height but really, who could complain about that?

Retro Sunglasses

There’s one way to dress up any outfit and yes, you’ve guessed it — sunglasses! Making a comeback are retro frames that come in a variety of shapes and colors. From the must have cat eyes to the tiny frames that do more for your outfit than they do for your eyes (let’s be real!). Back bigger than ever, you can find wackier designs with lenses shaped like flames and dollar signs — talk about statement pieces!

Mini Purses

Less is more and it’s especially true with this rising trend. Ditch all your belongings at home and grab your mini purses (that honestly fit nothing more than your phone and lip gloss but then again, do we really need anything else?). There’s something so captivating about a dainty shoulder bag that is proven versatile with its big comeback. Be it to the club or the mart, there’s a mini purse for every occasion.

Preppy

This one’s a shout-out to our favorite chick flicks growing up — from the iconic plaid set in Clueless to the pastel cardigans in Mean Girls, these are some looks that have survived the test of time, finding themselves a permanent spot in our closets and we’re not complaining! 2020 is the year of matching sets and what better way to live it than to strut your very own fashionable uniforms? P.S. pink is in, especially on Wednesdays.

Color Coordination

Don’t worry about looking like a walking Skittle because color coordination is the latest rage! Pick a color and match every item to a different shade of said color and voilà, you have yourself a popping outfit! You’d make quite the statement but whoever said that was a bad thing?

Bucket Hats

What were once grandpa’s favorite hats are now back cooler than before! No longer are they only reserved for a trip to the zoo or a day at the beach, there’s always an occasion for a bucket hat. It could spice up a casual outfit or dress down a smart look with a fun twist. Either way, you’ll turn heads with your new headpiece!

Flared Pants

Whoever said you have to suffer for fashion clearly have not tried flared pants! Gone are the days of colorful skinny jeans that you could barely breathe in, it’s time for the hippie takeover with flared pants being the latest ‘in’ thing. It also does wonders for your figure (peep that hourglass illusion!). So I guess you could say it checks all the boxes, leaving you no reason to not add this to your wardrobe!

Fashion trends come and go, what you once deemed a weird fad might just make its return as a hit on the runway. While following the latest trends might keep your wardrobe updated and OOTD-ready at all times, nothing beats wearing your personality on your sleeve! With that said, get in loser, we’re going shopping!