No one can deny it, there’s a lot of conflict in the world that we call home. However, if there’s one thing that everyone can agree on, it’s the fact that there have been some truly HORRENDOUS fashion trends throughout the years. But who knows, maybe 2020 will be the start of a decade full of universally accepted clothing, beauty, and style crazes? With that said, here is my definite opinion on the latest fashion rage of 2020 (so far)!

Disclaimer: Wear whatever you want to. I don’t care. It’s your money, your body, your style, do as you please. These are simply my opinions but don’t let what other people think stop you from living your best and truest life.

Biker Shorts

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Who Started It?

Call me crazy but I’m pretty sure that my triathlete grandpas closet in 2003 should be takin’ credit for this one.

Thoughts?

Honestly, not lovin’ it. Sure, I get that some days you just don’t know if you want to fully commit to leggings or shorts but there has to be a better option. I see so many Instagram models trying to promote this trend on their accounts but basically the only people I’ve seen wear these out in public are the Kardashians. I originally ranked these as a 1/5 but I have to admit, SOMETIMES they can be cute but I feel like this is one of those looks that you have to fully commit to. I understand the practicality for athletic wear but I feel like for streetwear, they’re just kind of restricting and hard to style.

Slip Dresses

Rating: ★★★★★

Who Started It?

Started out as strictly evening wear or lingerie but is now pretty much a staple in streetwear.

Thoughts?

I’m just going to say it, I love this. What I think is so great about slip dresses is just how versatile they are. You can dress them up or down, they can be worn for basically any event, they are comfy, roomy, flattering, the list just goes on and on. Slip dresses really prove that simplicity never goes out of style. Whether you wear a midi or mini length, a bright color or a neutral, layer it or wear it alone, this item is sure to look good no matter what. I also just love how feminine and elegant they are. I feel like this is one of those items that you can just throw on but put otherwise zero effort into your look yet still look polished and stylish.

Flare Pants

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Who Started It?

Probably some girl in the 60’s who got cryogenically frozen and accidentally thawed when the AC broke in 2020.

Thoughts?

In my personal opinion, blegh. Let me just start off by saying that part of (if not the main) reason that I’m so opposed to this trend is the fact that every single pattern I’ve ever seen on these pants looked like it jumped straight out of a HomeGoods catalog. Now, there’s nothing wrong with rocking your grandma’s tablecloth now and then but I just think that the dated patterns mixed with the peculiar shape make flare pants very hard to style and not very visually pleasing for me personally. Also, I’ve always thought that it is impossible to find shoes to wear with these as the long length and bell-bottom make them pretty unflattering with anything besides heels or flipflops which let’s be honest, aren’t exactly the most practical or comfortable option.

Snakeskin

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Who started it?

Definitely not a vegan.

Thoughts?

I’m pretty “eh” on this one. I think it can be super cute but I also think that this print is pretty restrictive and hard to style sometimes. Sure, it can be a great accent piece on a night out but aside from business or evening wear, I don’t really see where else this can be worn. I also feel like this is definitely one of those items that looks great on Instagram but when you actually drop $100 on a jacket, it just stays in your closet as a reminder that hey, at least you tried to be trendy. With that said, I feel like this print can be SUPER cute with the right styling (I love the outfit above) but once again, I don’t know how versatile it is for anything that isn’t dressy and these pieces tend to be too expensive to not get a lot of wear out of in my opinion.

2020 is shaping up to be a lot of things. Possibly the start of WWIII, (hopefully) a new president, the exhaustion of our resources, the destruction of our planet, and the premier of a couple of Marvel miniseries which look fantastic! However, it does appear that although we might have entered a new decade, society is still going to go through some phases of super great (and not so much) fashion trends, but hey, that’s just part of the fun.

In a matter of months, the decade will be over. That’s crazy, right? Finneas and Ferb, iCarly, Silly Bands? All a thing of the past. However, there is one thing that I believe will stand the test of time as we go into 2020…

Memes.

They’re funny, they’re relatable, and they are undoubtedly one of the best things that have come out of the internet. But they also teach us things! Whether it be self-love, independence, or just learning to laugh at yourself, I truly believe that every meme has, well, a meaning (or I guess you could say…a meme-ing!).

Below I will tell you about my favorite memes from this decade and what EVERYONE can take away from it.

2010

Betty White

Ah, simpler times. The country wasn’t run by a flamin’ hot Cheeto, no one really cared about the Kardashians, and none of us were stressed about college apps or AP Lit blogs. The good ole’ days. However, there was a new (not really) star on the horizon – Betty White.

I’ll admit, I had to do some research about 2010 internet culture as I was in 3rd grade but after reading post after post I noticed one thing. Betty White was iconic! Fueled by a (hilarious) Super Bowl commercial, Betty was truly an internet star.

What did she teach us?

Betty was (and still is) the literal definition of “age is just a number”. In 2010, she was 88 years old but don’t let that fool you, she was starring in Snickers commercials and crackin’ people up world-wide. Now, I can’t personally speak about how this meme effected me as once again, I was 8, but nevertheless, I can just imagine the joy that this would bring. It also brought unity. Thousand of people signed a petition to get Betty to host SNL and voila’, it worked! Now if that’s not cooperating for the common good, I don’t know what is.

2011

First World Problems

In all seriousness, I honestly think that this a meme that made people think. So many times, I feel like we get caught up in the fact that we are so privileged just to live in a developed country such as the U.S. We complain about the most minuscule things! “Crap I got dirt of my AF1’s” or “my Urban teacher only let me go on 3 field trips!” (things I would never say *cough*), but I think sometimes we forget that honestly, those are great problems to have!

What did it teach us?

To check our privilege! This is why I chose this meme. As I was scrolling through all the archives of 2011, this was the one that even today, made me reflect on myself. Sure, it’s a silly image and a rather simplistic format but you can’t lie and say that you’ve never complained about one thing that you’ve seen on this meme. Mad that you have to get up early for school? You’re getting a great education! Can’t find a movie to watch? You’ve got available internet! Frustrated that you have to wash the dishes? That means you have food! I’m not going to lie and say that I’ve never complained about these things cause I have…a lot. However, this simple image has really made me, and a lot of others, be grateful for our small issues because they could be so much worse.

2015

Chrissy Teigen Crying

Besides controversy, over-priced attire, and red-carpet drama, the Emmy Awards have brought at least 1 good thing to this world – Chrissy Tiegen crying. This wonderful and meme-able reaction spawned in 2015 as Chrissy’s reaction to her husband, John Legend, accepting an award. While I don’t think that many of us can necessarily relate to being emotional over our lover receiving a prestigious award, the photoshops that came out of this picture definitely were.

What did it teach us?

I believe that this meme taught us two very important things. First off, this format lets everyone know that it’s okay to laugh at yourself. Obviously, this is not the most glamorous Tiegen look (especially saying that she’s, you know, a supermodel). With that said, however, she took this internet-stardom in stride – she even retweeted and created her own versions! If a multi-millionaire supermodel can laugh at herself, can’t everyone? Second of all, this meme taught all of us that chances are, we have all experienced some awkward situations. While calling a teacher “mom” or responding to a server telling you to enjoy your food with “you too” might seem mortifying at first, you’re not alone. As I was scrolling through Google looking for an example of this meme, I was honestly comforted by the fact that (sadly) I could relate to pretty much all of them. So, while you might feel like the most socially-awkward person ever sometimes (I know I do), let this image serve as a reminder that everyone else is equally as mortified with themselves.

Going into this new decade, I am so excited for the future! Flying cars, immortality, the cure for cancer? The possibilities are endless. However, while those things might not be that attainable, internet images that bring us closer together are inevitable, no matter what year it is.