2024 has been a nostalgic year when it comes to fashion , with low-rise denim , UGGs and ballet flats all bursting back onto the scene in a mass resurgence of 00s staples. Many of these have been welcomed with open arms, but one more divisive trend from the era is also weaselling its way back into unsuspecting wardrobes— and it may not be so well received by those who lived through ‘indie sleaze’ first time around. That’s right, ageing millennials shorts over tights are once again in vogue .
The look is one that was donned on school mufti days, in Tumblr posts and on JustGirlyThings blogs, as well as by celebs like Miley Cyrus , Pixie Lott and Alexa Chung on red carpets. In the past week however, the signature 2000s ‘shorts and tights’ ensemble has officially risen from the grave. Gen Z clothing brand owner and fashion influencer, Aimee Smale, posted a TikTok of herself in New York wearing a cropped black coat, black shades, light denim mini shorts, black sheer tights and pointed-toe heels.
10 year old me is screaming, tights 🤝 denim #oddmuselondon #oddmuse #fashion #luxury #brand #trend #nostalgic #fallfashion #outfitinspo #nyc #newyork #soho #fitcheck #streetwear Captioned, ’10-year-old me is screaming, tights + denim,’ the post hit more than half a million views, but received a mixed reception. ‘Looks more chic than when I would wear the Topshop turn up ones with converse,’ commented TikToker @kkmx_, while another, Hannah, added: ‘Omg I wore this c.