The Leeds Look and regional microtrends

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Lighthearted, but...

Right, I know people will wear this outfit in other places, but I live near Leeds but travel a lot for work, and in the summer in Leeds I see so many women wearing specifically a knee length bias cut skirt in polka dot or ditsy floral, with a white slim cut t-shirt. I hardly ever see it anywhere else, but I just counted 4 in 10 minutes in Leeds. Didn't see any in York the other day. Going to Manchester tomorrow and keep an eye out. Is this a Leeds Look? Am I imagining it?

Got me wondering if there any other microtrends that are tied to a particular city? I don't mean cultural stereotypes please, just actual observations.

Ooh, I will look out for this next time I'm in Leeds. I'm a fan of the ditsy print myself but don't think I've worn one to Leeds lately.

I used to work in headingley, Leeds student area. We would have popular trend pass for a few months at a time. Skinny jeans with a oversized 'vintage' jumper etc. They all looked samey but made it easy to know what to stock.

I think that, if you live in northerly UK, you tend to buy fewer summery clothes because what's the point when summer might only last for 2 weeks? So, when a heatwave catches you out, you improvise with what you've got, and I can imagine spotting someone on the bus and thinking, 'Ooh I've got a skirt like that somewhere', and then someone else sees you and does the same, and so on...

Of course it doesn't explain why it's a Leeds phenomenon but I'm pleased to hear that street style might still exist at a local level and that not every trend is social media driven. Now please don't go and spoil it by telling me it's a Leeds Tiktok or Whatsapp thing.

We noticed the tracksuit bottoms and long socks pulled right up when we were in Liverpool. Also the amount of men on match day who are not just in the Liverpool shirts, as you’d expect, but they were in absolutely full kit - top, shorts, socks - as if Klopp (as was) might be about to call them up!

I was also full of admiration for the women who were just going about their day in the city centre with a full set of rollers in.

Last time I went to Leeds it seemed that absolutely everyone was wearing Dr Martens.

Round here it’s either skin tight lounge suits/tracksuits in pastel colours or the floor length vest style dresses atm.

I used to wear these in the 90s - loved that fit! Really flattering.

Not seen it but I love it

I live in a seaside town - many young girls are currently wearing thong bikini bottoms in the current heat. They leave nothing to the imagination.

Wow thats a full late 90s look I wore when I was temping while waiting for exam results!

Also missing point of thread, but @mintgreensoftlilac can you tell me more about Uniqlo opening in Leeds? When and where? Very excited to hear this.

I'm literally arriving at Leeds station now so will report back 😁

That’s really funny. I’m from Brighton and when I visited Liverpool last summer I was GOBSMACKED by the difference in what women wore just going for coffee with mates etc.

Here it’s all DMs, Birkenstocks, Mary Jane’s and trainers, with dungarees, Levi’s and layers. In Liverpool the women were (generally) dressed to kill. Tight, short clothes and heels. Full glamour and fake lips. I am sure if they visited the North Laine they would think we are all rather crusty 😆

Good lord! This is what I was wearing I the mid 80s!

(London)

Bias-cut skirts with white baby tees were very popular about 25 years ago, and 90s / Y2K looks are trendy at the moment.

Opening where House of Fraser was on Briggate...student accommodation above.

Now I really really need a laugh emoji.

It reminds me of Lou thingumy that was on Last One Laughing. She has fun style.

I meet a with a lot of teachers through work - the ones in their thirties often wear skater dresses (with leggings in winter). I don’t know anyone in RL who wears skater dresses. I always wonder if they wear them at the weekend too, or if it’s their “office wear”.

@LynetteScavo , but what did the art teachers wear?

I love it too and can see this ‘Leeds Look’ catching on here in Ireland. I’m going to order one of those skirts this week!!

I don’t know any teachers who wear leggings and dresses. It’s a horrible look imvho. People on here talk about it, but I rarely see it in real life.

Unfortunately we dont all have the legs for dresses without leggings! If i didnt wear leggings id never be able to wear anything higher than below the knee 🤣

Why not tights though?

I wear mini dresses with tights, or longer dresses without tights. If it’s too warm for tights, surely it’s also too warm for leggings?

Croydon facelift baby!

What is that? I know a man from Croydon!