Dress Smart and Save With These Timeless Femme Looks
Prices are surging all over the world, which means you’re not the only struggling to afford new clothes. So what’s a femme to do when clothing is essential to your identity?
The trick is to purchase a few items that you can wear over and over in different ways – and not get sick of.
Whether you're looking to express your free spirit or embrace 90's grunge, you can look great while sporting a few classic pieces. Some trends never go out of style, and in this article, we'll go over seven timeless looks for you to get inspired by in the new year. Read on to discover your style and the timeless fashion statements that reflect it.
1. 80’s Glam Is Back
Look by The Fat Britney - DJ, curator and artist @thefatbritney
Triple Minor @tripleminor dressed in a Late 80’s Whitney inspired outfit.
80s fashion is back and better than ever. So grab your scrunchies, fanny packs, and colorful block shapes because the 80s fashion we know and love is here to stay. Social media trends have especially embraced stripes and bold colors in bodysuits, so throw on your suits and dress as an ode to 80s fashion icons.
2. Denim and More Denim
Look by @jonnyonthego
Look by @the3rrd
Look by @Nacre Die Nasty
Believe it or not, all denim outfits have come back in full force. You can pair your denim jacket with a denim pants or stick to a classic Canadian tuxedo look. Denim is a durable, reliable fabric that has been the go-to for decades. So break out those jean jackets and put on your best denim-on-denim outfit.
3. Come As You Are
90s grunge could not be more in right now. Grunge has now moved into the spotlight, especially among Generation Z. You can easily spot these classic 90s looks with modern twists among today's teens and young adults. This edgy and mysterious fashion isn't going away anytime soon, so if you can’t beat them, join them.
Modern takes on timeless 90s grunge still accomplish the iconic "come as you are" look, but with the bonus of new color trends that brighten things up. So pair pastel colors with your punk rock accessories and embrace 90s grunge with your fashion looks today.
4. Free-spirit Vibes With Some Shade
Look by Dani @ohdeerdani
Look by @queer_queen111
There's nothing more classic than the 70s free-spirit fashion style. Try a colorful flowy dress and vintage heels like Dani above. Or go with something from your culture like the Kurta worn above by @queer_queen111
5. Classy And Sassy
Model: @starrlynn.jpg
Photographer: @amazinglifephotography1
Look by @ceraunthedivanun
Look by Connie Barcelo @_barcelonacat
Look by Winnie Hefner @winnie.wears.what
If you're interested in recreating timeless formal looks, you can get inspiration from past fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn. Wear your pearls with a classic black dress, and you'll turn heads anywhere you go. For unique finds, shop at sustainable stores near you, and you're bound to find one-of-a-kind vintage gems that you can't score anywhere else.
6. Recreate Old Hollywood Looks
Look by @styleitqueer
Look by Brendan Dunlap @bren_dun
Look by Fable Wilde Day @gender_of_the_fable_day
Look by Amber St. James @mxsstjames
If Audrey Hepburn isn't really your style, try recreating other old Hollywood looks. You can rock a red lip and a white ballgown if you're more of the Marilyn Monroe type. Or embrace your inner Baby Esther with short-styled curls and little dresses. When in doubt, you really can't go wrong with a timeless old Hollywood look.
7. Dress As Timeless As Your Icons
Mantes (@matchymantes) inspired by personal icon Thalia @polychrom3
Sami Schalk @fierceblackfemme, author of Black Disability Politics, wearing a dress inspired by Nicole Byer’s 2021 Emmy dress
Today's icons are already legends. The art and impact they create are timeless, so try to dress like them and make their fashion outlast time. Flip through your favorite fashion magazines or look at pictures online of celebrities, musicians, activists, and others you admire. Then, dress the part! They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, so why not dress like your icons do?
Get Inspired
These timeless looks and modern takes on classics are great ways to stimulate your inner fashionista and find your personal style. Change up your style and create new and improved versions of your favorite looks. Only time will tell if your take on timeless looks will last forever, so what are you waiting for? Get styling and see what new looks you can come up with.
