What does Gen Z wear instead of leggings?

Flared yoga styled bottoms:

For years, the wardrobe staple known as leggings — skin-tight, stretchy, athleisure-friendly — ruled not just the gym but everyday life. But a new generation is quietly (and sometimes loudly) saying “thanks, but no thanks.” Let’s explore how Generation Z is rewriting the rules of comfort and style, and discover what’s slipping into the space …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Fashion History: 10 Essential Books to Read

top ten fashion books

You flip through glossy magazines or maybe rewatch The Devil Wears Prada (2006), starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, which was also based on Lauren Weisberger’s book. She drew inspiration from her time at Vogue, which reminds us how many great stories and fashion history books also begin in print — with writers who capture …

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How Yves Saint Laurent Saved the House of Dior

Yves Saint Laurent

Paris, 1957. The world of high fashion is in mourning because Christian Dior, the man who changed the way women saw elegance, has died suddenly. The future of the famous fashion house is now up in the air. After Dior died, the work at the atelier almost stopped completely. Customers canceled their orders, employees waited …

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Engagement Rings – Trends from the 1970s

1970s engagement rings

If the 1960s were all about keeping things cool and minimal, the 1970s said “hold my disco ball” and went absolutely wild with engagement rings. We’re talking bigger, bolder, and way more “out there” than anything Mom and Dad would’ve worn. Yellow gold made a comeback, diamonds got creative with their shapes, and suddenly everyone …

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Vintage Beauty Names: Why Old-School Glam Still Works

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Some vintage beauty names don’t just sit on a label, they shimmer. They sound like they belong on a gilded vanity tray, next to a crystal perfume bottle and a lipstick bullet in fire-engine red. That’s the magic of vintage makeup business names. They aren’t chasing trends. They’re serving heritage. They whisper glamour, forever, old …

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Curves and Comfort: Vintage Lingerie from Edwardian to 1950s

curves and comfort

Vintage lingerie evokes both an era and what society valued during that era. Posture, propriety, pleasure, movement. From the stiff, swan-backed lines of the 1900s to the sculpted lift of mid-century Hollywood, underpinnings track every turn in fashion, work, and technology. And yes, modern play has a place in that story too. Today’s novelty sets …

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I’ve Fallen Down a Vintage Wedding Rabbit Hole

Vintage wedding

It all started so innocently. One minute, my now-fiancé, Paul, was on one knee, presenting a ring so sparkly it could be seen from space. A whirlwind of champagne, happy tears, and approximately 4,000 ring selfies. We were sitting on the sofa, basking in that warm, fuzzy, “just engaged” glow. “So, what kind of wedding …

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Old School Glamour: How to Dress for a Vintage-Themed Prom

1950s style evening dress.

Published on glamourdaze.com Prom is already a fashion fairytale, but throw in the word vintage and suddenly it’s less “just another dance” and more “cinematic time travel with better lighting.” Whether you’re dreaming of Gatsby’s glittering soirées, Audrey Hepburn’s effortless grace, or the rebellious sparkle of the ‘80s, a vintage-themed prom is your chance to …

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Stand Out at a Renaissance Festival: Tips for the Perfect Outfit

As the saying goes, “The more the merrier!” But you know dressing for a festival overshadows the saying especially when it comes to Renaissance Festival for they are largely a type of immersive experience. You need to step back in time to experience the art, the culture, and the passion of the Renaissance era. Be …

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