The Irish Sun
People cry as Y2K trend that made them 'look like the Michelin man' returns
THE NOUGHTIES were indeed an interesting time for fashion to say the least. From disc belts to double denim, dresses over jeans and hideous slouch bo…
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Popcorn Shirts: The 90s Fashion Comeback Nobody Asked For (But Everyone's Talking About)
Nostalgia Knits: Popcorn Shirts Make an Unexpected Return to Fashion Scene A recent social media trend has brought the distinctive 'popcorn shirt' back into the spotlight, much to the surprise and mixed reactions of many who remember the garment from the 1990s and early 2000s. Content creator Erin Miller, known for her historical insights into 90s and 00s culture, recently shared a video showcasing the unique, crinkled shirts, demonstrating how the seemingly miniature tops stretch to fit. The video, which quickly garnered millions of views, features Miller holding a small, textured purple shirt, questioning its size, before trying on a green version to illustrate its surprising elasticity. Her expressions of disbelief and mild horror resonated with a broad audience, many of whom shared their own memories of the iconic fashion item. Comments flooded in, reflecting a collective sense of nostalgia and sometimes, apprehension. One user exclaimed, 'The way I screamed ”THOSE are coming back!?!??!”', while another remarked, 'My mom had one of these, and my grandmother ironed the wrinkles out 😭'. The sentiment was divided, with some firmly stating, 'We are NOT bringing these back 😩😩😩', and others expressing a reluctant acceptance, 'at least this one is better than the jelly sandals.' The discussion highlights the cyclical nature of fashion and the powerful role of social media in resurrecting past trends, even those that evoke a touch of 'trauma' for some.
The Sun
People cry as Y2K trend that made them 'look like the Michelin man' returns
THE NOUGHTIES were indeed an interesting time for fashion to say the least. From disc belts to double denim, dresses over jeans and hideous slouch bo…
The Scottish Sun
People cry as Y2K trend that made them 'look like the Michelin man' returns
THE NOUGHTIES were indeed an interesting time for fashion to say the least. From disc belts to double denim, dresses over jeans and hideous slouch bo…
