How the Clothes We Wear Are Reminicent of Our Past

Lauren Kinney, Social Media Editor

Fashion trends are constantly changing, and often come full circle. All of the sudden, something in the back of your middle-aged mom’s closet is the most trendy thing. Trends from the past are becoming the new “it” item one must wear to get an invitation to New York Fashion Week. One of the most important rules of fashion is followng the current fashion trends. The fashion industry is always interchanging, and by allowing the new cycles to reappear, it does not break the cycle of fashion. Jeans

One trend in particular that is so familiar to us today is mom jeans. These were first popular in the late 1980’s early 1990’s. Prior to these coming back, the only things that were in stores were skin-tight skinny jeans, but now baggy, and more comfy-able jeans are in style,. The jeans your mother wore in highschool might be worth finding, because they could be twinning with a celebrity.

High waisted jeans are also highly prevalent in the fashion industry. They first became a trend in the 80’s and late 70’s. With the comfort of mom jeans, they are seen left and right. Crop tops are an essential in the Gen Z’s closets and are normally paired with these jeans. Disco Attire

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a disco in the 70’s? Luckily for you, you most likely have the necessary attire at the tip of your fingers. Have you ever worn circular sunglasses on a beach vacation to feel as if you are a local, and always meant to be a surfer? If you answered yes, you are 50% there. These glasses were first

Are Your Dreams Telling You Something?

Madyson Ryan, Staff Writer

Scientists and psychologists tell us that dreams reveal critical aspects of ourselves. Dreams are a reflection of your recent state of mind, future possibilities, and changes that you have experienced. Believe it or not, your mind’s unconscious wandering could say a lot about your personality. says Edinburgh-based dream psychologist Ian Wallace states, “Dreams don’t happen to us, we happen to them.” Below is a list of dreams that we all have most likely experienced, and what they mean.

Being Chased : You’re anxious about something. You can’t seem to shake what’s behind you, chasing after you through these thick walls. You may possibly be worried about an upcoming event, or even avoiding something you don’t wish to face head-on. It could be a relationship quarrel, a new upcoming opportunity, or just a nasty feeling nagging at you. What are you avoiding?

Falling: Dreaming about falling tends to signify a loss of control over an important situation. Dr. Nereida Gonzalez-Berrios, M.D., a certified psychiatrist, states, “It also indicates fear, terror, and anxiety that comes out of losing grip over significant things;” The feeling of falling may represent a sense of helplessness. Often, tension is to blame.

Flying: Flying tends to represent freedom in dreams and an unconscious desire to free yourself from your problems. When you’re flying freely in your dreams, it seems to indicate that you could go anywhere. Your dream flight may be sending you a message that nothing is impossible. Don’t let this hold you back.

Showing Up Late : This dream can indicate that you are suffering under a weight of expectation that you feel you’re unable to live up to - whether in employment, from themselves, or in a relationship. The lateness represents an inability to reach the level expected of you. introduced in the 20’s but made a comeback in the 70’s. They reported due to highly influential people such as John Lennon and Janis Jonplin. Attending a concert and need shoes? I know for a fact you have purchased or at least highly considered white boots. You think you are one of a kind, and I’ll be stopped at the concert when in reality they will be dark brown in two weeks or less. These two items are now seen as a norm and are a part of the recurring fashion cycle.

Partner is Cheating: To dream that your significant other is cheating on you also indicates your fears of being abandoned. Your subconscious is concerned about the future and whether your significant other will be there for you. Maybe you’re even waiting for your partner to show signs of commitment, or they aren’t giving you enough of their time or attention.

Death : You’re onto a new chapter. Death in dreams can indicate some kind of change or ending you’re dealing with in your real life. The subconscious shows us a non-specific change in the form of death so we can better understand the finality of it. We can let go of that change which we no longer need so we can grow and embrace what is coming in the future.

Teeth Falling Out: If you have a dream about your teeth falling out, this may indicate that you’re dealing with some kind of loss such as an abrupt end to a relationship or a life change. This dream can also be accompanied by the feeling of being out of control and unorganized in your current state of life.

Naked in Public: You may have pent up anxiety about revealing, or have revealed your weaknesses or secrets. It indicates that the dreamer needs to consider whether these secrets are worth keeping and why being weak scares us. You’re showing signs of vulnerability; you feel some aspect of you is exposed to ridicule or disgrace.

Our dreams tell us a lot about ourselves and our personal well being. Now next time you’ll be able to decode your wild dreams.

Return of Past Trends

Trends from 20-30 years ago are suspected to return. But in the current day, they are returning faster than ever. This can be seen in our history with an example from Dior.

According to L’officiel, “Christian Dior did the same. In 1947, the designer created and introduced a revolution called the New Look. It was a collection that was inspired by the 1860s - many models were dominated by a narrow-girded bee torso and elegant bust and hips highlighting sexuality. This image gave rise to the cult of the sand clock figure. Dior’s inspiration for this collection was the women after the Second World War who had worked while the men fought and lost their gentleness and femininity in the process. He created a kind of an antidote for the modest worker’s style and revived the nobility of femininity.

Classics

Veering on the safe side of fashion, there are always the classics that never go out of style. For example, stripes and polka dots allow you never to be failed or looked down upon in the fashion industry. These can be elegant items to your basic streetwear items as well. Having a closet with classics allows for diversity and the abilityto layer, with a few staple pieces. Save your old clothes that you think are ratchet at the moment. They will return, and you can thank me later for making you keep them.