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Are Skinny Jeans and Ankle Socks Really Out for Gen Z?

The verdict is in—and despite some recent revivals, YPulse data shows what Gen Z truly considers what’s currently in and out of style…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Sep 23 2025
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Gen Z sees new fashion trends popping up constantly, but just because something is trending doesn’t mean they think it’s actually in style
Oversized, comfy clothing remains a favorite, with many of them naming baggy clothing as a fashion item that’s still in style
Skinny jeans are back in style for Gen Z females, but out of style for young males, reflecting a gender divide in fashion preferences

The internet has an obsession over the fashion trends that Gen Z declares are over, and the ones they’ve decided to revive again. One week it’s side-swept bangs being hailed as the ultimate comeback, the next day skinny jeans are brought back (again). And the revival cycle moves so fast at times it can be dizzying to keep up, especially for Millennials who were around for these trends the first time. Even though YPulse’s Fashion Preferences and Style report shows 74% of 13-17-year-olds and 76% of 18-24-year-olds agree that “I don’t care about fashion trends; I just wear what I...