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As we know, trends come and go, and it was only a matter of time before the "Indie Sleaze" era came back around. The past few years have been dominated by the Y2K aesthetic of the early 2000s, which includes pieces like Von Dutch trucker hats, tiny shoulder bags, baby tees, low-rise jeans, and glittery hair accessories. Now that it's too chilly for a low-slung denim mini and a polo top, there’s only one thing to do: slip some colorful tights on under it, cozy up in a long, hole-filled cardigan, and embrace it—Indie Sleaze is back, baby! The Indie Sleaze era was at its height between the late 2000s and early 2010s, back when Tumblr was our favorite social media platform, fashion bloggers influenced our style, and our headphones still had wires.
There are a few trends that rose to popularity during this time, and we're not just talking about skinny jeans here, although yes, you'll likely be seeing a resurgence very soon. Some Indie Sleaze trends have been back for a while, like ballet flats . However, opt for a silver pair with a contrasting toecap or a block heel Mary Jane if you want an authentic Indie Sleaze look.
Much of Indie Sleaze fashion was inspired by the 1980s, which is why everyone was wearing a graphic tee (bonus points if it was bedazzled) and a pop of neon. We c.