Page 10 | Is the floral dress and white trainers look out?

garricces · 2025-03-30T19:21:47+00:00

So it’s been really nice as we all know. My go to for work is the floral dress and white trainers and I was told by my younger colleague this look is “out” I know it doesn’t matter as long as you like what you wear, but I’m also conscious of not looking stylish but keeping my look “fresh”

QuirkInTheMatrix · 30/03/2025 23:49

Clogs are in? Like the Birkenstock Boston? I’m going to pull my 20 year old floral Birkenstock clogs out the wardrobe and get them resoled for summer I think.

Onafp · 30/03/2025 23:49

Jesslikesjam · 30/03/2025 22:54

Just wear what you want, following the latest fashion is for the vacuous brain dead

Such an original observation.....

Onafp · 30/03/2025 23:47

LuckyAmy1986 · 30/03/2025 22:55

apparently (according to a thread on here) long straight hair was out. But every girl i see (teenage) round here, has long straight hair..... and the new pantene advert, they all have straight long hair.

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ProfessionalPirate · 30/03/2025 23:47

Noroomfor · 30/03/2025 20:40

Well thank goodness if we are seeing the back of white trainers at least!

I'm sick of the sight of trainers.

They are OK in their place and I understand they are comfortable but I don't understand how women were brainwashed into thinking they actually look good with dresses. Give me a pair of Roman sandals or chunky sandals with a dress any day.

I just can't get away from thinking wearing trainers in summer must result in disgusting smelly, sweaty feet.

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Firstly, I’m not sure why roman/chunky sandals look so much better than trainers with a dress? 😬
Secondly, trainers are worn with socks of some kind so no need for sweaty feet.
Thirdly, it’s hardly ever warm enough in the UK to wear sandals, so if you only ever wear dresses with sandals you are basically restricting your dress-wearing to a handful of days a year. Which seems a shame imo.

fratellia · 30/03/2025 23:40

doublec · 30/03/2025 23:28

It's about tweaking things, so a chore jacket, a denim shacket rather than a jacket, or even a denim blouse over a dress to make it look current.

Instead of a white trainer, a white flat pointed soft leather or glove pump, even something mesh. Otherwise, if you want to wear trainers, opt for something in a colour.

Or, you could give zero fucks and wear what you like and what looks good (on you). If you like a floral dress, white trainers and denim jacket, wear it. Life is short. Having spent the last 18 months dealing with cancer, if I feel like wearing a denim jacket, floral dress and white trainers, I will.

However, one thing I won't wear is that fucking awful Uniqlo bag or any of its variants. I have some standards 😂

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I feel like white trainers are so practical though- trainers mean comfy for walking everywhere, white means go with everything.

I’ve noticed pumps and ballet flats creeping back in, I used to wear them loads as a 2000s teen, paired with skinny jeans or a denim mini skirt/black leggings combo 🤣 They were dreadful to walk in for too long, flat flimsy soles!

CoastalCalm · 30/03/2025 23:38

My mum is in her 70’s and loves the look 🤣

Hwi · 30/03/2025 23:36

Since when is it appropriate for a younger colleague to open their gob and opine? Seriously?

doublec · 30/03/2025 23:28

It's about tweaking things, so a chore jacket, a denim shacket rather than a jacket, or even a denim blouse over a dress to make it look current.

Instead of a white trainer, a white flat pointed soft leather or glove pump, even something mesh. Otherwise, if you want to wear trainers, opt for something in a colour.

Or, you could give zero fucks and wear what you like and what looks good (on you). If you like a floral dress, white trainers and denim jacket, wear it. Life is short. Having spent the last 18 months dealing with cancer, if I feel like wearing a denim jacket, floral dress and white trainers, I will.

However, one thing I won't wear is that fucking awful Uniqlo bag or any of its variants. I have some standards 😂

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Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 30/03/2025 23:25

Vargas · 30/03/2025 23:18

What I find funny is that people on this thread say they don’t care about trends but still wear a trend from a few years ago - floral dress and white trainers. Nobody was wearing that combo ten years ago! So you do care about trends, just not in a super up-to-date fashion sense…

Right! Some followed the trend so hard it's literally all they have left in their summer wardrobe... yet now the trend has moved on they're scoffing at people who moved with it.

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 30/03/2025 23:19

I've seen people wear bell bottom jeans, flared 70's corduroy, denim skirts and all sorts of other looks.
Looks good as they're individual and comfortable in their choices.

I'm another who'll carry on with the white trainers as I wore them before they were a trend, so won't stop now.
No floral though, more patterned dresses/skirts.

Suzuki76 · 30/03/2025 23:19

Noroomfor · 30/03/2025 21:28

Well I actually do own a couple of pairs of trainers- coloured ones- which I wear with trousers because I've never thought trainers looked anything other than crass with dresses and skirts. And my feet get warm and uncomfortable in trainers in summer.
So I'm afraid my experience is different from yours.

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Alrighty then, but you said "surely" and I'm saying don't call me Shirley. As it's not sure at all.

Oh and actually you said "must" as well! So now who is applying their own stinky feet experience to everyone?

Vargas · 30/03/2025 23:18

What I find funny is that people on this thread say they don’t care about trends but still wear a trend from a few years ago - floral dress and white trainers. Nobody was wearing that combo ten years ago! So you do care about trends, just not in a super up-to-date fashion sense…

Sunbeam01 · 30/03/2025 23:17

HiCandles · 30/03/2025 21:14

Well yes they are mostly millennials but I live in an area with lots of young parents and so some of the other mothers at these places are clearly only in their early-mid 20s. I was looking to these women as much more on trend than older me, haha.

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Veja trainers have been out for around 4 years in London.

Sorry I'm not trying to be rude.

I'd say white trainers are out however there are exceptions like Reebok C85's.

Clogs are in for women, in a big way.

CalleOcho · 30/03/2025 23:11

redshoesredlaces · 30/03/2025 21:20

its not an age thing. It’s a fashion thing. No one has to follow trends but some people enjoy looking on trend. Others don’t mind looking dated.

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Can we stop with the “dated”. Especially about a dress and trainers combo for fucks sake.

Snugglemonkey · 30/03/2025 23:11

NattyTurtle59 · 30/03/2025 21:23

I live in NZ and find trainers far too hot to wear in summer. I wear them only to go for a long walk, otherwise it's sandals. Little holes or not they are not comfortable on hot days, and once you add a layer of socks - no way!

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That is not really a UK issue though. Certainly not here in Scotland!

gerimander · 30/03/2025 23:10

I couldn’t tell you what’s in or out. I have no idea. I’ve been wearing trainers and dresses for years and will continue to do so because it’s a look I like. I don’t care if it’s dated. I wear skinny jeans for the same reason. Some things don’t really go out of fashion anyway.

AelinAG · 30/03/2025 23:10

Skinny jeans are back in - Alix Earle just dropped a collab of skinnies with Frame so that says it all (immediately bought then)

EverythingIsComputer · 30/03/2025 23:09

TheMoth · 30/03/2025 23:07

But a cross body bag is the perfect bag.
Spreads the weight.
Thick strap doesn't hurt.
Pickpocket proof.

Denim jacket:
Can layer it- so perfect for all weather
Pockets. Deep pockets.
Not as scruffy as a hoodie.
Warmer than a blazer.
Doesn't get dirty.

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I don’t disagree, I have these items too but I don’t wear them all together as it looks so formulaic

chakrakkhan · 30/03/2025 23:09

I’ve been wearing white trainers and dresses since I was a teenager, so for about 20+ years. I don’t care if it’s in or out. I wear what I like and feels comfortable. If it’s in the shops it’s ‘in’ for someone anyway!

fratellia · 30/03/2025 23:08

Justa60sRockChick · 30/03/2025 22:57

Who really cares what some anon 'lady' on tiktok thinks?

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It’s just a bit of fun

Tbf I’m not always a fan of the updates, I feel like millennial style often involves clothes that are more fitted and structured which I find more flattering. Eg she’ll swap a fitted biker jacket for something more oversize.

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 30/03/2025 23:07

Justa60sRockChick · 30/03/2025 22:57

Who really cares what some anon 'lady' on tiktok thinks?

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Apart from those very few on the very leading edge of fashion, we all get our inspiration somewhere. I doubt you invented the rock chick look yourself. If we see someone we relate to online and think looks good, and we get some ideas, what on earth is wrong with that?

PickAChew · 30/03/2025 23:07

Noroomfor · 30/03/2025 22:58

Why do you need wearing trainers to be fashionable in order for you to wear them?

You are perfectly entitled to wear trainers if they help your feet and you actually enjoy wearing them. You don't need every other women in the street to wear them as well.

I just find it ridiculous that people behave like sheep when it comes to clothes.
These wide trousers are another case in point. They do suit a small percentage of women - generally the tall and slim . But you see droves of women wearing them because they are the current fashion who they just do not flatter one little bit . What is wrong with chosing clothes that actually suit the individual?

Why do so.many women feel the need to try to look like everyone else?

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Wide legged trousers haven't made it up here (they never do, it's too wet and windy) but I've seen far too many hungry bum leggings, lately.

TheMoth · 30/03/2025 23:07

EverythingIsComputer · 30/03/2025 23:03

Saw someone in this outfit today what with it being fairly warm and thought it just looked so tired. Was boring last year but seeing it again today made me roll my eyes.

By all means wear what you’re comfy in but vary it a little, so dull seeing groups of women in this uniform, really lacks imagination especially when it’s the cross body bag and denim jacket too. Yawn.

But a cross body bag is the perfect bag.
Spreads the weight.
Thick strap doesn't hurt.
Pickpocket proof.

Denim jacket:
Can layer it- so perfect for all weather
Pockets. Deep pockets.
Not as scruffy as a hoodie.
Warmer than a blazer.
Doesn't get dirty.

ForZanyAquaViewer · 30/03/2025 23:06

fratellia · 30/03/2025 23:00

I’ve just looked her up her tiktok is @ beingjulia and there’s a playlist on there ‘updating millennial fits’

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Thank you!

Poonu · 30/03/2025 23:06

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/03/2025 22:50

Men’s fashions change much, much more slowly and most men get away with much narrower wardrobes than women, or certainly the men I know.

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It must be the men you know