Okay, so I’ve been seeing this word “cheugy” thrown around a lot lately, especially by Gen Z folks on social media. Apparently, it’s the new slang for something that’s, like, totally out of style or was trendy back in the early 2010s. I decided to dive in and see what this whole “cheugy outfits” thing is all about.
First thing I did was hit up Pinterest. I typed in “cheugy outfits” and, oh boy, was that a rabbit hole! I saw so many pictures that took me back. I started scrolling through, looking at all the ideas and examples people had posted.
Then, I started to make a list of the items that kept popping up. You know, the usual suspects. Stuff like Gucci belts, anything from Rae Dunn, and even side parts in your hair. It’s like a whole list of things that were super popular a while ago but are now considered a bit…cringe. I jotted down all these things in my notebook, trying to get a good sense of what makes an outfit “cheugy”.
After that, I thought, “Why not try putting together some outfits myself?” So I went to my closet and started digging through my old clothes. And I realized, I had a few cheugy pieces hiding in there. It was kind of funny. I tried mixing and matching them with newer items to see if I could make them work, but it was tough.
I also experimented with the three-color rule. It’s this idea that you should only use three matching colors in an outfit. I tried a few combinations – gray pants, a white shirt, and a blue jacket. Another one was light-colored jeans with a brown top. I gotta say, it does make your outfit look a bit more put together, even if the individual pieces are a bit cheugy. I sketched out some of these outfit ideas in my notebook, too.
Ultimately, I realized that while trends come and go, the most important thing is to feel confident in what you’re wearing. I read somewhere that style confidence is all about finding a personal style that makes you feel like your best self. It’s not about following every trend, but about wearing what makes you happy. It’s all about having fun and not taking fashion too seriously.
My Main Takeaways
- Cheugy is subjective. What one person finds cheugy, another might love. And that’s totally okay!
- Confidence is key. No matter what you’re wearing, if you rock it with confidence, you’ll look great.
- Fashion is a cycle. Trends come and go, so don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun with your style.
- Don’t be afraid to mix and match. You can take older pieces and make them feel fresh by pairing them with newer items.
In the end, I think I still have some cheugy tendencies, and that’s fine. I’m just going to wear what I like and not worry too much about what’s trendy or not. I’m more focused on what makes me feel good. That’s what really matters, right?
