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kkards

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I’m at Logan Airport waiting to board my flight and watching the best fashion show in town.
I don’t have a lot of tweens in my life, so while I know that white socks are having their moment- I was clueless that oversized crocs were the shoe of choice to wear them with!
sneakers are everywhere And I mean everywhere, young, old and everyone in between. It’s unbelievably hot and so I thought I’d see a lot of birks, or this being Boston, boat shoes because I thought they were trending. Honestly I don’t think I’ve seen a single boat shoe, but sneakers of every color and style.
Long shorts are in short supply but gym shorts are everywhere. As are novelty tees. And has the hoodie been dethroned by the quarter zip?
What are you seeing where you are?

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Runcarla

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Were the crocs studded with collectable pins? I stood behind 4 young’uns at the Starbucks and that’s what they had on their feet! Short bun hugger/bicycle shorts and cropped t-shirts. Hair in looped ponytails (a ponytail that has been pulled through the elastic once so it hangs in a loop from the back.)

It is supper humid and hot here. Non teens are in some sort of cropped bottoms ranging from leggings through cotton and linen, with sleeveless tops. Most of the women from the noon swim threw on sleeveless jersey dresses after the swim. I defaulted to baggy linen pants and my Hawaiin shirt.

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Irina

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See lots of young women wear 90’s shorts - high waisted, mid thigh, wider styles. Not many long ones.

And low profile sneakers, like Sambas.

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Sal

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Definitely casually here Gen Z wear a lot of crocs, sneakers (samba are popular but other styles too), white crew socks, gym shorts or lettings and oversized tops. Quarter zips are definitely big. Some wide leg denim or utility pants. Birks are also common, and tevas.

Some Gen Z do not like showing their feet and only wear socks and sneakers all year. Not going any further into this discussion..

In summer there are dresses and lots of linen sets as well, and waistcoats.

Jaime

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I need to pay more attention to young people . Lots of short shorts with skimpy tops and Birks. I don't think the Crocs thing is big here. It is also true here that the only acceptable socks are crew.

Suz

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The young teens are mostly in crocs or sneakers or Birks, shorts (mostly short shorts, still), midriff baring tops with hoodies or shirts over top (sometimes). Or cropped tees.

Middle aged and older are wearing cotton and linen shirts and longer shorts, mostly, often gear-type stuff/ hiking adjacent or biking gear.

Angie

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For Gen Z in my neck of the woods (Seattle) - what Sal and Suz said!

I will add, lots of make-up. The Gen Z generation here LOVES beauty products, having nails done, make-up, eyelash extensions, and designer bags - but worn with sweats, short shorts, pj bottoms, caps, cropped tops, crocks, Birkies, socks, hoodies, BIG jackets, and super tight short dresses.

No bras is a thing here too.

Older than Gen Z is a bit of everything. Lots of Athleisure and shorts (tourists mainly). VERY goth, rocker, rainbow hair, body piercings, and tattoes - typical Seattle city look across the ages and genders.

Notably:

Far fewer leggings - shorts, joggers and sweats are more popular. Hardly anyone is wearing skinnies, or heels.

Helena

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White Nike Air forces are the youth shoe of choice here, as evidenced by the photo attached from my basement door the other day Crocs are also popular, as are Birks, all with socks as Sal notes!

We are off to NYC for a few days tomorrow, and I am most excited to see what folks are wearing, from tourists like us to the locals!

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Irina

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Angie, interesting about heels. I see them here - as a part of the office attire worn in our Financial District and worn with dressy outfits in the areas with clubs and restaurants in the evenings. I'm actually surprised how often I see high heels sandals, pumps and chunky canvas boots.

JAileen

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We were boarding a plane and in front of me was a kid in too big Crocs. Is that actually a thing?

kkards

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Sorry I started this conversation and then got to busy.

JAillen -at least what I saw, the too bigs crocs thing is definitely a thing I just have to say seeing all the white socks and shorts made me think of my dad! He always wore his socks pulled all the way up, and white socks were his favorites. He’d fit right in

Angie

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Irina, heels your side! Interesting

Not here in Seattle. People might wear low heeled boots (like I do, with a 1 and a 1/4 inch heel), but generally dressy shoes are flat. I only see people in heels at Nordstrom - and occasionally at an evening restaurant. Seen some casual platforms too. But very rarely!

JAileen, crocs and socks are definitely a thing! So are Birkies and socks.

I forgot to add that I see lots of jeans - all relaxed. And scent is a thing with Gen Z around here too. Lots of perfume and cologne! Goes hand in hand with the love for beauty products.

Joy

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I am having a harder time finding flats in Colorado. Dresses have gotten shorter at retail. Been there as a youth. Now I scour consignment shops for longer dresses with sleeves to wear here. I have lots of sleeveless but no sleeves and it is a topper or sleeves for church. I have other rechoirments for dresses like pull on shifts, no back zipper, no wide or low neck, knee length or longer.

Suntiger

Soooo many Crocs, with the jibbets
Tall or crew socks, sneakers (few chunky but lots of everything else), sandals of all types- Birks and thong sandals are there but not dominant. Heels (mostly sandals) at DHs PhD grad ceremony (in the city), but not much elsewhere. I suspect there are a lot of boat shoes over at the country club, but haven't been there since spring.

Shorts, shorts, and more shorts. Mostly short denim for ladies under 60 or so, long shorts for older ladies and men. Some short skirts and skorts. Very few pants/jeans, but it's been over 90 degrees most days. Nothing really notable with tops, just tanks and t shirts.

I've been seeing tons of braids these days- French braids, Dutch braids, double braids- and lots of ponytails. Less wild colored hair than previous years, excepting at Pride festival. Lots of big eyelashes still.

anchie

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As a mom of a Gen Z daughter, I can confirm that this generation is really into beauty products. My daughter and her friends never leave home without a full face of makeup, which can take up to an hour to apply. Their hair and nails are always done, and they love wearing plenty of perfume!

When it comes to outfits, they keep it simple yet stylish. Their favorites are shorts, flowy linen pants, cute tops, and short summer dresses in neutral colors. For footwear, sneakers and ballet flats are the go-to choices—no Crocs here! They even like high heels for going out.

To add individuality, they accessorize with lots of jewelry and nice bags, creating unique and personal looks.

As for older generations, it’s more difficult to generalize. At work, the styles are quite diverse, and the city is a blend of locals, tourists and immigrants, many of whom wear traditional clothing. This mix makes for a vibrant and varied fashion scene.

Carol

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There's a meme I saw about Gen Z wearing hoodies all the time, even in the heat. I do see that that's true where I live.

I live in the city of Albuquerque, NM, which style-wise, is somewhere between a suburb and a city. I notice a trend towards slightly smarter sneakers and athleisure over the years, which I am guessing applies nationwide. People used to wear any old T-shirt--perhaps one advertising a local pizzeria, with beat up gym shoes. (Those were other suburbs I lived in/visited in the past, not Albuquerque.)

I guess what I'm saying is, in places in America with little fashion pressure, there has still been an evolution towards more stylish, if still casual.