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A woman from Florida, USA, pushed back against Gen Z‘s ever-changing fashion and beauty trends, sparking heated debate online. Taking to her Instagram page on December 6, self-proclaimed “millennial mom” Sara Wiles shared a Reel where she urged her peers to stop stressing about staying on-trend.
In the viral clip, which amassed over 1 million views, the 38-year-old from Tequesta, Florida, commended her fellow millennials for their efforts to keep pace with the ever-evolving standards set by Gen Z influencers online.
Highlights
- Millennial mom criticizes Gen Z's fast-changing trends on Instagram.
- Sara Wiles urges millennials to stop stressing about staying trendy.
- Balancing kids, careers, and aging parents makes keeping up difficult.
Gen Zs were born between 1997 and 2012 and are aged between 12 and 27, while millennials were born between 1981 and 1996 and are aged between 28 and 43.
“It’s impossible to keep up with these f*****g trends,” Sara bluntly exclaimed in her video.
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A woman from Florida, USA, pushed back against Gen Z’s ever-changing fashion and beauty trends
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She continued: “Are the bodysuits in? Which socks are we wearing? Are we still wearing the chunky hoops?”
The momfluencer argued that her demographic is “confused” about fashion trends, as opposed to the younger generation, as “these adorable childless babies from Gen Z have the time to know.”
Sara went on to claim that people in their late thirties were the first generation to “attempt to keep up” with newer trends.
Image credits: sara_wiles
She quipped about older generations “giving up” on trends and looking like the “Golden Girls” before praising other mothers like herself for making efforts to follow what’s fashionable.
The content creator wrote in the caption: “Holding space for our a** cracks that are about to be on display if low-rise jeans really are back…
“Send to your friend who ALWAYS knows what’s in style or the one who never does ;) !!”
The momfluencer sparked a heated debate online
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The Reel drew different reactions, as an Instagram user commented: “Have no time for trends, especially ones I already know didn’t look good when I was 12, let alone 42.”
A person wrote: “They can bury me in my skinny jeans.”
Someone else penned: “41 years young over here… I found my way into Abercrombie today.”
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“Tried on a mini jean skirt as a joke… and then was like wait this is cute. And then bought it.”
A separate individual chimed in: “I literally don’t want Gen Z to think I’m cool. I just want to be comfy.”
Sara expressed that as an “elder millennial,” balancing kids, careers, and aging parents makes it hard to keep up with ever-changing trends while trying to feel hip.
Taking to her Instagram page on December 6, self-proclaimed “millennial mom” Sara Wiles shared a Reel
Image credits: sara_wiles
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“We are tired and many of us have kids, careers, and aging parents (hello sandwich generation),” Sara told Newsweek on Sunday (December 15).
She continued: “We want to be cool and keep up because we want to feel hip, but it’s so hard with everything else we’re managing as an elder millennial.
Sara urged her peers to stop stressing about staying on-trend
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“What socks are we wearing? I just came around to high-rise jeans, and now it’s going back down again.
“I saw a TikTok that said gloss is back and I thought, when did it go out and who is making these rules?
“I work from home so I have a lot of flexibility in what I wear, and even I can’t figure out how to not be stuck in the early 2000s sometimes.”
“It’s impossible to keep up with these f*****g trends,” Sara bluntly exclaimed
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The candid mom went on to advise people to wear what makes them feel confident and follow attainable styles, not the extremes of trends.
She said: “If one of these cute Gen Z girlies could create an easy and accessible account to help us keep up and be clear about what’s in and what’s out, that person would crush it.
“We would be forever indebted to that national treasure.”
“I will wear no show socks forever,” a reader quipped
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Traveling Lady Railfan 2 days ago
"get off my lawn" (oh my god, I'm getting old!!)
Load More Replies... Tams21 2 days ago
So if I've understood this right, she criticises younger generations because they change fashion trends too often and older generations for not wanting to keep up but her generation does it just right. This is either one of those rage bait things that seems to have become an ugly trend or she has her head in the clouds.
All profits to charity 2 days ago
So, an article dividing people by where they choose to live and then now by generation? Come on, it’s Christmas. This is just sad. Hope everyone is having a good December and gets time with family and good food and a great season. :)
Megan Humphries 2 days ago
Simple solution-don't worry about keeping up with trends or what young people are wearing. Trends are always changing-it seems faster now than ever-and then coming back again. They are always going to think anyone more than a few years older than them are lame. Wear what is comfortable and appropriate for you. It is mostly just a ploy to get us to consume more and more.
Anony Mouse 2 days ago
Why did someone invent a platform for boring people to film themselves in extreme closeup complaining? And why does BP keep reposting this garbage?
Pittsburgh rare 2 days ago (edited)
A millennial complaining about something which is entirely her fault (trying to follow ever changing fads) but pinning the blame on another generation? Colour me surprised
LittleWombat 2 days ago
She is SO CONFUSED and everthing she says is conflicting. “I literally don’t want Gen Z to think I’m cool. I just want to be comfy.” but “If one of these cute Gen Z girlies could create an easy and accessible account to help us keep up and be clear about what’s in and what’s out, that person would crush it." AND "She quipped about older generations 'giving up' on trends and looking like the 'Golden Girls' before praising other mothers like herself for making efforts to follow what’s fashionable." OP isn't the first to care what the new trends are nor is she the first to realize she's becoming too tired to put the time, energy and money into keeping up. Prior generations also figured it out and dressed like "Golden Girls" because at some point, you realize the best part of you isn't what you wear and the people who love you KNOW that and the feeling is reciprocal. We get that our health and comfort are what matters more than pretending we look 20 years younger!
KatSaidWhat 2 days ago
Wear what you want. Trends are short lived and millenials have tried to claim everything from undercut hairstyles to dungarees. Get back in your boxes.
William Teach 2 days ago
Oh, good grief. If you're a Millennial don't try and listen to Gen Z babies for fashion advice. Be yourself. Especially when the Zers are being paid by companies to push these fashions. Quite frankly, both generations are too caught up in the trends, which leads to fast fashion which is pretty bad for the environment.
Nils Skirnir 1 day ago
Would be better without the generation labeling. Seems like every generation has gone through this.
Ka Se 2 days ago
Hahaha, I personally thought that trends were usually tricks to take more money out of people's pockets. You might have a nice pair of pants, but the cut is no longer worn - buy a new pair. Besides, this way you can show that you've got what it takes..." I can't believe that people over 30 really take this seriously and complain about it.
Tammy Grogloth 2 days ago
Second comment: Ok, you got your pic on the internet and five minutes of being noticed. Congratulations. Now focus on something that really matters and help someone instead of fueling your constant need for attention.
Tammy Grogloth 2 days ago
"It's impossible to keep up with these trends" she says. Hey, here's a hint that probably hasn't come to you yet..."THEN DON"T" Dress for yourself. Geesh do people really need to be told that???
GlitterPanda 1 day ago
The day I realized I don't need to follow trends or impress people with my style was one of the most freeing days so far in my life
Kyra Noelle 2 days ago
I am 56 years old and I have never been trendy, what is comfortable for me is what I want.
Sue User 2 days ago
News flash: there is a difference between fashion and fad. This is why we can look back at Audrey Hepburn and admire her look but cring when we see 80s Madonna.
William Teach 2 days ago
Good point, and it is mostly fad these days, as companies pay the "influencers" to push certain products.
Load More Replies... Traveling Lady Railfan 2 days ago
"get off my lawn" (oh my god, I'm getting old!!)
Load More Replies... Tams21 2 days ago
So if I've understood this right, she criticises younger generations because they change fashion trends too often and older generations for not wanting to keep up but her generation does it just right. This is either one of those rage bait things that seems to have become an ugly trend or she has her head in the clouds.
All profits to charity 2 days ago
So, an article dividing people by where they choose to live and then now by generation? Come on, it’s Christmas. This is just sad. Hope everyone is having a good December and gets time with family and good food and a great season. :)
Megan Humphries 2 days ago
Simple solution-don't worry about keeping up with trends or what young people are wearing. Trends are always changing-it seems faster now than ever-and then coming back again. They are always going to think anyone more than a few years older than them are lame. Wear what is comfortable and appropriate for you. It is mostly just a ploy to get us to consume more and more.
Anony Mouse 2 days ago
Why did someone invent a platform for boring people to film themselves in extreme closeup complaining? And why does BP keep reposting this garbage?
Pittsburgh rare 2 days ago (edited)
A millennial complaining about something which is entirely her fault (trying to follow ever changing fads) but pinning the blame on another generation? Colour me surprised
LittleWombat 2 days ago
She is SO CONFUSED and everthing she says is conflicting. “I literally don’t want Gen Z to think I’m cool. I just want to be comfy.” but “If one of these cute Gen Z girlies could create an easy and accessible account to help us keep up and be clear about what’s in and what’s out, that person would crush it." AND "She quipped about older generations 'giving up' on trends and looking like the 'Golden Girls' before praising other mothers like herself for making efforts to follow what’s fashionable." OP isn't the first to care what the new trends are nor is she the first to realize she's becoming too tired to put the time, energy and money into keeping up. Prior generations also figured it out and dressed like "Golden Girls" because at some point, you realize the best part of you isn't what you wear and the people who love you KNOW that and the feeling is reciprocal. We get that our health and comfort are what matters more than pretending we look 20 years younger!
KatSaidWhat 2 days ago
Wear what you want. Trends are short lived and millenials have tried to claim everything from undercut hairstyles to dungarees. Get back in your boxes.
William Teach 2 days ago
Oh, good grief. If you're a Millennial don't try and listen to Gen Z babies for fashion advice. Be yourself. Especially when the Zers are being paid by companies to push these fashions. Quite frankly, both generations are too caught up in the trends, which leads to fast fashion which is pretty bad for the environment.
Nils Skirnir 1 day ago
Would be better without the generation labeling. Seems like every generation has gone through this.
Ka Se 2 days ago
Hahaha, I personally thought that trends were usually tricks to take more money out of people's pockets. You might have a nice pair of pants, but the cut is no longer worn - buy a new pair. Besides, this way you can show that you've got what it takes..." I can't believe that people over 30 really take this seriously and complain about it.
Tammy Grogloth 2 days ago
Second comment: Ok, you got your pic on the internet and five minutes of being noticed. Congratulations. Now focus on something that really matters and help someone instead of fueling your constant need for attention.
Tammy Grogloth 2 days ago
"It's impossible to keep up with these trends" she says. Hey, here's a hint that probably hasn't come to you yet..."THEN DON"T" Dress for yourself. Geesh do people really need to be told that???
GlitterPanda 1 day ago
The day I realized I don't need to follow trends or impress people with my style was one of the most freeing days so far in my life
Kyra Noelle 2 days ago
I am 56 years old and I have never been trendy, what is comfortable for me is what I want.
Sue User 2 days ago
News flash: there is a difference between fashion and fad. This is why we can look back at Audrey Hepburn and admire her look but cring when we see 80s Madonna.
William Teach 2 days ago
Good point, and it is mostly fad these days, as companies pay the "influencers" to push certain products.
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