trendy vs timeless (timeless pieces don't exist) 

My timeless pieces: - turtlenecks - boyfriend style button up shirts - oversized cardigan - converse

The claw clips trend is weird and 100% agree with you. I remember as a child thinking how it’s typically an old lady style because I swear, every mom and grandma had one. I still see moms who aren’t trendy and couldn’t care more for fashion do the little flip up with a claw clip because they’ve been doing that forever. I remember a time when that was even seen as the “lazy mom hairstyle” and now it’s so aggressively trendy. So yeah, I don’t think claw clips are trendy, they’re a thing of forever

I also think the opposite can happen where you will not wear something that was on trend when you were younger because you associate it with your younger self. I for one have a hard time liking brown boots because it was all the rage in high school. My mom has the same thing with oversized sweaters, I wear it all the time but she hates it because when she was younger it was a ‘trend’, while I see it as just an oversized sweater. I don’t know if this makes sense but I feel if you experienced something as a trend you will have a hard time to see it as something timeless later on. Loved this little sit down ❤️

I am so glad someone is talking about how nothing is timeless. I get so frustrated when people say something is timeless because nothing is!!! Everything goes in and out. Thank you so much for this! The truth 😍😍😍

the best way I can describe it is that “timeless” items don’t have to be “in style” all the time. all it means is that they’re stylish enough to COME BACK around. “Trendy” items are the ones that pop up in these “eras” that don’t have the capacity to come back around in the cyclical fashion cycle. for example: The Indie Grunge Sleaze era is coming back. That means tights and shorts, boots, slouchy shirts, flannel, plaid etc… items that are TIMELESS but aren’t currently in style. BUT the items that were “trendy” back then during that era were the galaxy print, upsidown cross stuff, THOSE heeled studded booties…. those weren’t timeless but trendy and therefore won’t come back around during the resurgence.

Another controversial opinion: I can’t with the ballet flats. It was something I wore when I was a child in 2005-2011 and I just associate it with like being a catholic girl going to church with my leggins. I can’t. Also they are not comfortable if you are walking all day, they are way too flat and have zero arch support. So your feet are going to hurt.

I love hearing you speak on fashion bc you have so much sense of self

you're so right about the blazer thing. I still think its ridiculous to wear a blazer with sweat pants. Jeans, yeah, but not sweatpants. Also, the minimalist aesthetic, as timeless as people claim it is is a trend. The slacks, the masculine cuts, the button ups, the 4 color wardrobe, its all a trend.

i remember so much of my mom's stuff, i never 'got' as a child. like i just couldn't figure claw clips out. granted, my uniform of choice was a tunic with capri leggings, so i wasnt what you would call a 2000s fashion icon. now i wear so much of my mom's old stuff, and since i grew my hair out i started wearing her claw clips. those 2000s trends may seem trendy and vapid to some, but to me it feels timeless, because it makes me feel connected to my mother, my heritage, and my identity. there's always a story behind what im wearing, and because of that, i could never cringe on myself looking back

I so agree with the blazers! I’m a young millennial and have never felt comfortable with blazers as casual wear so they’ve never been “timeless” for me. Maybe it’s the vibe I give off but they look too formal on me. Your point about blazers being the equivalent of business casual of 2012 rings so true lol

I’m 43 and literally have allllllll of these things in my closet from my teens and 20s! I love how I can pull them out again and the cute 20something cashiers at Trader Joe’s or the thrift store compliment me so.. if it’s good quality keep it forever.. then totally give it to your kids xo

That’s so true!! Because yes a white t shirt and a pair of jeans is a timeless go to, but for what style for each piece like you said?? It’s so interesting to learn about fashion

i've always thought blazers with cycling shorts and joggers was the most ridiculous look ever. glad people are finally dropping this after so many years

I have a feeling that jeans might go out of style for a little bit (not entirely) but with all these other type of pants like cargo,trousers and parachute pants in style jeans might be pushed away for a season

tbh i find that most ppl who are concerned with trendy vs timeless fashion are middle class/high class bc they are the ones that can afford to buy trends as they pop up, a lot of people cant just buy whats trendy and will end up sharing clothes with their parents/older siblings.

miss girl said “laziness” miss lani, you are carrying a whole human. that’s not laziness

As an elderly millenial, almost Gen Xer, you are soooo insightful in my view. Of course Emma C is interesting because of the breadth of her influence, but you really understand the nuance of the trend cycle. Your whole breakdown of the white tee and jeans is completely on pointe. That’s why I follow you! Fashion girlies are not helpful in terms of understanding how to bridge timelessness and current fashion/street style.

I love this! Nothing is more true… there’s so much variation to everything that nothing can be timeless at the end of the day!

I completely agree! I think the only thing that is "timeless" is having a strong sense of personal style. I have a lot of pieces in my wardrobe that are "timeless" but the way I've styled them over the years has changed depending on trends so my wardrobe doesn't fall into the trap of being "outdated." Even when I buy pieces wanting to participate in trends I really think about if it's a piece I'll wear for years and if naturally integrates in my wardrobe or if it's just something I'd wear for the trend.

I have a weird relationship with cargo pants and all the waterproof jackets and pants and all that stuff. I’m a geologist, so all that kind of cargo and functional outerwear and hiking shoes is what I wear on my field trips lmao I can’t imagine wearing it for going out? I just associate it with work and being sweaty and dirty? I don’t associate it with fashion? It has been really weird seeing everyone wearing this sort of clothing, because it’s like if all of a sudden your mcdonald’s uniform were to be trendy

I don't like to minimize or dismiss the viewpoints and opinions of younger people because I believe that happens too often and can be discriminatory... however, I think experience can really benefit an individual's understanding of concepts that are related to time. It's crazy how much your perspective will change when you experience a full 20-year trend cycle from start to finish. My perspective will probably develop further as time goes on. You just start to see which pieces people can continuously wear outside the trend cycle and still look fashionable or chic or whatever regardless of age or background. You also see which "timeless" classic pieces are expanded on as a fashion concept for shorter cycles (like different cuts of jeans, different cuts of white t-shirts, different cuts of trousers). It's the median or "classic" cuts and styles that are typically viewed as timeless. Like, the baggy suits and blazers popular in the 90's and the super fitted suits and cropped blazers of the 2000s/2010s were both trendy but a classic/moderate cut could have been worn in either decade without looking dated. Also, although I don't think fashion needs to be age-specific, fashion that is popular with young people (like teen and 20's) looks a lot different than the style development of people 30+. Personal style developed with unique pieces, regardless of the trend cycles, can look very timeless. So I think what I'm trying to say is that timeless as a fashion concept makes less sense for someone in their early 20's but might begin to develop as you age. Also, what is considered "timeless" will change over time but much, much, much slower than even the longer trend cycles. I do hope in the coming decades, "timelessness" fashion, as understood by the broader media, begins to look a little less white and classist.

Omg the timing, I was just watching your college to work wardrobe video because I start uni in a week and im moving to a cold city in Europe

I think with shoes that you can wear every day it doesnt really matter bc they will be worn out and has to be replaced in a couple of seasons either way. Sambas feel like the gazelle trend. Ppl will be wearing them for 2-3 years and will then switch to another more trendy shoe

you always have THE HOTTEST TAKES thank you for sharing your original thoughts 💖💖

I'm 34 years old and love your channel. I like to explore and experiment with fashion and see what's popular now rather than holding on tight to the styles that were trendy when millennials were younger. That said, I definitely agree with you that items that are "timeless" are always being modified in some form throughout time. Everything trending now has at some point been trendy before in my lifetime, such as blazers, claw clips, cargo pants, ballet flats and Sambas (my brother wore those all through high school and he's Gen X). And long necklaces were trendy when I was in college, so hearing you mention long necklaces coming into style was a bit triggering. 😂

I’m only a little ways in but so glad u brought up how the style and cut of anything kinda “gives it away”, I remember the first time I watched an episode of community and I had been under the impression that it was a newer show, but the clothes (which certainly weren’t excessively trendy or dated) gave it away immediately and I was like “oh, is this show from the late 2000s? The clothes look like it is” and my dad was like ?? there rly is nothing that’s wholly timeless

loved how you were able to convey your thoughts to us in a cohesive and easy to follow way! laini be really giving us "why fashion is basically just a social construct and everyone is their own unique person" in this video!!

Honestly this video is such a good perspective when thinking about what we buy/own, I can see this logic being really helpful for so many items.

Totally agree with the idea that timelessness is subjective! Personally i love keeping an eye on trends but i used to get carried away with them and buy things because they looked cute/trendy and not necessarily because i felt good/comfortable wearing them. Often by the time i would work up the courage to try something new, it would soon become old news. I’ve now taken the approach of just appreciating from afar and trying to make the pieces that i already own and love work in different ways. Side note: hope you’re doing well!!

THANK YOU! I commented this on your last video about this topic and was met with some suggestions of pieces that were truly timeless (that I disagreed with - no, a trench coat isn't a truly timeless piece, because different versions of it come back in style; they were seen as stuffy and old at a point in time). I'm glad to see that other people are agreeing with me!

didn't realize sambas were getting love again. also a soccer player and they were my first pair of indoors. hope the love continues

ive been into 90s y2k since 2012-2013 tumblr, my style has evolved and i dress completely different, but when i think about it the way i dress now is how i dreamed of dressing at 13-14. for me i feel its different because my style has always been influenced by music and ive always liked late 90s early 00s music and culture since over 10 years ago, so for me that style is my basic staple even if i experiment with adding in different eras or styles. however, even then there are so many subgenres of fashion in that time period, i find myself always going back to a casual cargo cyber aesthetic after i dive too deep into a new trend. time and time again since i was a kid i always go back to that or keep an element of that style in me.

your vids are so good like omg

Yes there is so much variability! Really interesting and insightful vid laini

Have been so addicted to ur videos Laini love love love every piece of content u make 💋

My bff always wears sambas because she is a soccer player. I always thought they were cute and I will probably get some going into the spring and summer with cute socks and skirts, leggings, and shorts

Things that could be trendy for someone else could be your timeless items and other way around 💚🌼💛

cool lighting!!!! vibey

A timeless trends of the clothes!❤️❤️

the prettiest

Girl no one who is pregnant can be calling themselves lazy 😭

I was watching you when you posted this!

I feel like converse have been the only truly timeless item. I wore them in middle, high school and still wear them. My mom grew up with them and people still wear them today. I also don’t mean the newer styles either like platforms. If any of the girls in the outfits she showed had on converse, most people wouldn’t look twice. People still wear regular black high tops and low tops and I don’t really think they ever went out of style.

We live for your hot takes Laini! I started listening to Emma's podcast because of you!

really loved this video

Love your outfit and your success. Thanks for sharing this sweetie.

well said, it is all objective to the person’s style ✨

Thank you for making your content for us today(:

vibes were great

i remember like 10 years ago the belts were super in and then disappeared basically overnight so yea 1000% agree, nothing is forever! (also love u)

I’d love to get your advice on how to make outfits more chic and put together. I love your style xx

I'm an almost 30 yr old millennial so I'm very young for my generation and am close to Gen Z. Maybe because I'm older I remember certain trends better but women in the 80s and into the 90s were doing the casual blazer thing so I love it. They were also dressing up cargo pants and dressing down trousers so I love that vibe too. It's so wild that me being 5 to 10 years older gives me such different taste.

Love your videos!

I definitely thought this was going to be a history deep dive into how nothing is timeless. Like you would just discuss common fashions from hundreds of years ago that aren’t commonly worn now. This was fun too.

i love how samba has literally been the go to shoe in Berlin for years

I'm in SE MI too and know exactly when you filmed this 😂 Hope your power is back!!

the samba trend gives me the adidas superstar trend vibes from like 2014 lol i love them both but its almost the same type of shoe

laini baby

This trendy vs timeless topic makes my head hurt a little. But I think that as the years go on, you figure out what pieces you like best (maybe bc they are flattering, but maybe not!)...you like them bc you feel like yourself in them. And one season if something is not trendy, maybe I won't wear it as much, but I'll keep it anyway. And if something else is suddenly deemed as trendy I'll say, Oh great, I've already got that, I think I'll wear that more often. In short, you have a selection of things to wear, but you rotate around what you wear most...IF you even care. One thing I've always hated is when someone advises, "if you haven't worn 'x' in 6 months, give it away." If I love it, I'm going to keep it. It prevents me from buying too much stuff. If I buy something better that can replace it, then I give it away.

If you ever get a chance could u make a video about back to school outfit inspo?

Yes and trends move soooo fast now! It’s hard to imagine claw clips and trousers being out but I know it will happen 🥲

Wearing Blazers with a casual shirt and jeans has been a look for decades. Julia Roberts wore a blazer and a white t-shirt with jeans in Pretty Woman. I wore a blazer to class in college in the nineties. Don’t get me wrong, I still wore a sweatshirt and jeans. I was a broke college student.

i think nothing is timeless for everyone but some pieces can be for specific people if that makes sense i will so be a grandma wearing docs idc i just started watching and u are saying the same thing ahaha

My boyfriend is 40 (don't worry I'm late 20s lol) and has been wearing sambas since he was a child. I like mocking him for being a fashun girly when he wears them now.

So interesting, because I've been wearing claw clips all my life because they hold my hair. When you have thick hair and work out a lot, you do what works ^_^; . Glad those lifestyle decisions have indirectly become trendy... XD Anyway, great video and I 100% with your take on timeless vs trendy. You can argue timeless is what can be taken out of context and not associated with a specific time or place, but ultimately why and how someone wears the item has greater weight.

i have one claw clip and i got it from a box of my great grandma's old accessories lol

i'm aware fashion is all in our heads but i'm obessed with it still why

blazers are absolutely NOT timeless,,, the only reason they’re popular right now is because we’re basically in a pop culture parallel to the 80s (aka a lot of corporate brainwashing, all cartoons and movies either remakes or based on products that already exist, and of course experimental/synth music). i can’t help but just see every single blazer “trendy” outfit as an extremely cheap and dated 80s look when the “working woman” was all the rage. and with cargos!?!? i’ve been wearing them for SOOOO many years and i’ve seen so many people who vehemently hated on cargo pants/shorts through those years wearing them now just because they’re trendy. what is timeless is SO subjective because i know the people who hated on cargos a few years ago will stop wearing them, but i definitely won’t because they’re so comfy and just a more detailed and interesting pair of pants to me. i’m so glad you made this vid because this whole concept of trendy vs timeless has bothered me because it’s just another iteration of the “minimalists” telling people to throw away everything they own and buy a leather moto jacket and a white t shirt to be set for life. EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT STYLE !!!!!!!!! cardigans are MY timeless outerwear, if yours is a blazer, that’s fine, but it’s still not objective.

blazers to the bar band name called it

If I’m honest I wish the west took more inspiration from Tokyo Japan and if everyone just wore what they wanted to that would be amazing

Whats your opinion on minimalism? Is that just a trend too rn or?

As an old millennial I think people wearing blazers to the club is super fkn weird. It’s way too hot in clubs to wear a blazer 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😂

I think avant-garde is timeless (if done correctly). Especially the french avant-garde classic type of vibe. Think Lemaire. Same with other styles that never were really trendy but always remain chic.

i love this take! also you look stunning in poor lighting 💛

What’s your opinion on mini shoulder bags?

There is a handful of actually timeless clothing pieces that have lasted over several decades: a biker jacket, a bomber jacket, a trench, Chuck Taylors, Dr. Martens

omg I literally love emma chainberlain’s podcast,, can’t believe you listen to it as well🤭🤭

‘98 baby here, as a child, I never liked blazers, or anything that had like shoulder pads lol. And now to see that it’s something people “fit” into their style, calling it an essential to have in one’s wardrobe is weird. When I think of blazers I think office jobs. Why are influencers or even regular people acting like casually wearing blazers is cute or necessary? A blazer on with only a bra/ crop top underneath??? Take it off and put on any other jacket or sweater 😭 Cargos being dressed up with a nice top and heels is also cringe to me.

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anyone born in 1997 onwards is gen z

My theory is that nothing is timeless, there is always a specific group/subculture/occasion in which specific pieces are worn (ex- blazers at work). What is "trendy" just depends on what specific lifestyle or cultural moment people are focusing on. When there was a huge rise in obesity awareness in america, athleisure became trendy. The job market basically shut down during covid and people start wearing workwear (blazers, trousers, etc..) in every day life. Its this way historically too (ex- womens sufferage in 1919, 1920's womens trends was to be skinny flat chested small almost boyish). Trending just depends on the cultural moment, what subculture, lifestyle, or "core" as the tik tok girlies woukd say, people want to emulate and focus on. The only timless thing is not giving a damn about the historical/cultural moment. Dress for yourself, watch laini's videos, and slay...i guess

I kind of desagree with the think “people who is wearing it” cause is just clothes, that people had their moment

controversial opinion maybe: menswear is timeless (love the video and agree with you also though)

It's too arbitrary. I'm a millennial so I remember blazers styled in the 2010s and like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato wearing them out. Cargo/camo/khaki/army green being skateboarder or Black streetwear style. My mom has worn claw clips my whole life.

claw clips are DEFINITELY trendy. she was too young to remember when they were uncool and cringey

i think they're calling the generation after us generation alpha

I believe timeless does exist because if not what are staples pieces? Let's try not to have influencers alter our beliefs of fashions just because they are using buzzwords or have lots of clout.