To think that some young people dress like they're oppressed?

[WindInTheWillows7]

I'm in my early 20s, and I've noticed some fashion trends among my peers which seem deliberately geared toward making the wearer look what I can only describe as oppressed. I'm only talking about my observations in student areas of London, so don't know if it's just here. For example, shaved heads; baggy clothes which make you look undernourished; workman boots and cropped trousers that make you look like you're in a prison camp in Siberia; boxy worker jackets; fisherman beanie hats... It's almost a dystopian look, or like they've emerged from a Soviet country, malnourished, pale, and worn out from heavy labour.

(FYI, I am no fashionista and I am not "judging" people who dress like this, just wanting to see if others have noticed it and what you think it's all about!).

Tbh I think the ones who are identikit perfectly groomed with lip fillers, scouse brows etc look more oppressed

Do Siberian prisoners wear cropped trousers?

I think they look great!

Much better than orange, fake eyelashes and Botox/fillers.

@pinkyredrose

Do Siberian prisoners wear cropped trousers?

As in, the trousers look too short, like you've just had to keep trimming the frayed bits off because you can't get new ones.

I don’t know about oppressed, but I certainly don’t like that ‘look’

I love it. I spent quite a few years wondering why the youth weren't rebelling like they're supposed to. Now they are. As pp said, those girls in tiny minis and platforms seem more oppressed to me.

@freelions

Tbh I think the ones who are identikit perfectly groomed with lip fillers, scouse brows etc look more oppressed

This 😂 I think a paired back style is probably is a sign of intelligence or thoughtfulness reflecting a rejection of plastic commercialism and plastic idiotic insta influencer

I've noticed it's slightly more common among boys than girls

something like this maybe

@pinkyredrose

Do Siberian prisoners wear cropped trousers?

Or like they've rolled them up for a hard day's work!

I like seeing all the different fashion 'tribes'. Feels like there's a bit more variety around these days. And sales of mustard coloured socks must have gone through the roof.

example 2

It's not that dissimilar to Joe Boxer look in the 80s.

@freelions

Tbh I think the ones who are identikit perfectly groomed with lip fillers, scouse brows etc look more oppressed

That’s probably what OP looks like

Live and let live I say, I really don’t give too much thought about that kind of look - nothing particularly odd about it.

When you think about trends throughout the years there’s been all sorts of looks.

something like this maybe

Siberian prison camps must be a lot groovier than I imagined.

@WindInTheWillows7

something like this maybe

This looks straight out of Fresh Prince of Bel Air! Do people dress like this?

I teach in an very artistic and creative environment and I know the look you describe. Everyone wears classic DM's (me included) and the shorter length trousers are fashionable. Some the younger teachers wear ankle socks with boots instead of tights and big baggy jumpers. It does looks comfortable and wearable. I still dress like a student from the 90's and I don't care. I'm 45 and would hate to look frumpy or too corporate

I quite like example two!

That’s probably what OP looks like

Not at all I generally don't wear make-up (except a dab of concealer under my eyes), and shop in charity shops.

The idea of not subscribing to consumerism appears to have a hand in this look

I spent quite a few years wondering why the youth weren't rebelling like they're supposed to

I went to a gig recently (I’m in my 40s and not remotely cool). The kids were wearing odd things. Actually saw I few mullets. I thought they all looked god awful - which is exactly what a dull 40 year old should think.

I mean it’s better than the million orange ones with fake everything and identakit clothes and hairs.

@Bayleaf25

Live and let live I say, I really don’t give too much thought about that kind of look - nothing particularly odd about it.

When you think about trends throughout the years there’s been all sorts of looks.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it or that it's poor taste. I like some elements of it (I roll up my jeans, for example). I'm just curious to see if others have noticed it, and what people think motivates it.