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Gen Z says these fashion trends are coming back. Millennials, be very afraid.

What goes around comes around, and the same can be said about fashion trends. As a millennial, I distinctly remember the outfits I used to wear in the early to mid-2000s. Peplum tops, business casual to birthday parties and, the one that I cringe at the most, dresses over jeans.

At the time, I thought no one on earth looked better than me, and a part of me admires the confidence I had when I was a teenager. However, that doesn't change the fact that I have a visceral reaction whenever I look back at photos of me from high school.

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I'm born in 1995, and while I am a millennial, I'm a younger millennial, and only a year away from being a Gen Z. When you're on the cusp, it's hard to know where you fit in. You don't really feel like a millennial, but you also can't relate to Gen Z, so I like to think of us cusp babies as our own generation.

But when I see Gen Z bring back old fashion trends, I tap into my millennial side and cringe, because you will never catch me wearing low-rise jeans. Sorry. 

So that got me thinking about all the fashion trends Gen Z has brought back that us millennials would rather forget about, and there's a lot. So let's get into it.

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Dresses over jeans.

This is a trend that has recently started to gain traction thanks to fashion communities over on TikTok. 

Gen Z is known for their maximalist style, and there's nothing more maximalist than a dress over jeans. The look was a red carpet go-to for celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Tisdale and Mischa Barton back in the early 2000s.

Ballet flats.

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Ok, this is one trend that I never let go of. I'm a huge fan of ballet flats, and I think it's because sneakers look strange on me, so I was thrilled when I found out that they were cool again. 

Uggs.

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The sheepskin-lined shoes, which shot to fame in the early 2000s, have been spotted on celebrities like Kylie Jenner and the Hadid sisters so naturally, everyone wanted to get their hands on a pair. 

While Uggs remain a divisive fashion trend, it's one that I can get behind, because at least it's comfortable.

Velour tracksuits.

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Remember when Juicy Couture tracksuits were the unofficial celeb uniform back in the late 90s and early 2000s? Well, it seems to be making a comeback. 

One scroll through your TikTok FYP will show you just how much Gen Z loves this Y2K trend. All they need is a flip phone and rose-coloured sunglasses to really tie the look together.  

Low-rise jeans.

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I'm a high-waisted girl through and through, so when I discovered that low-rise jeans were making a comeback, a part of me winced a little bit. 

It's a trend that has been on the rise since 2021, and two years later, it's hard to avoid them, with everyone on the street rocking a pair. 

Maxi skirts.

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Maxi skirts, you either love 'em or hate 'em, and you can't deny that they have made a huge return. 

From denim to cargo, maxi skirts are being worn all throughout the year, and they aren't going away anytime soon.

Crochet.

Crochet tops, cardigans and even handbags are trending in a big way right now. 

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Pair it with 'jeans and nice top' to really take you back to your teenage years.

Baguette bags.

The baguette bag, which was originally designed by Italian fashion house Fendi, was a staple in the 90s, so if you have one tucked away in your closet somewhere then now is the time to take it out and get some use out of it. 

Feature image: Instagram @bananavintage_/@karenbritchick.