Are Gen Z and Millennials Really Wearing Those Niche TikTok Styles IRL?

There’s a reason they’re always talking about Instagram vs. reality… TL;DR: Gen Z and Millennials’ online and offline styles are not the same What they’re wearing on their feeds is how they want to be perceived, but not always what they’re wearing day-to-day While trends rule on social media, comfort is the most important part of their IRL fashion choices If you’re keeping up with what fashion trends the younger gens are loving, you might have noticed that what you’re seeing on your FYP isn’t always what you’re seeing IRL. A scroll through TikTok will show so many niche looks you won’t know which to follow or how to predict what comes next, but looking at a crowd in public will make you wonder if these trends are real at all. So what’s going on?  In reality, the young people leading viral styles are the same ones you see out in sweats—yes, really. Social media is a big part of life for the younger generations, but that doesn’t mean...