#bishopsleeves

It's no secret that many of the styles that were popular in previous decades have since made a comeback. From accessories to shoes, let's take a look at eight fashion fads that are considered trendy even today.

1. Round Glasses: the ‘20s to now

Round glasses originated in the 1920s but became increasingly popular due to celebrity icons like Elton John, who wore them in all sizes and colors. The round glasses have made an increasing comeback in recent years. I got my first pair of round glasses strictly as a stylistic choice (no, I do not use them for any actual benefit). Urban Outfitters sells them for relatively cheap, and even in has an array of colors to choose from. Back in the '70s, it was fashionable for these glasses to be worn as sunglasses. However, now they are made as sunglasses, reading glasses and even blue light glasses.  

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Elton John sports the infamous round glasses, in which he helped put into trend. Photo Credit: https://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Round+Sunglasses/uqdha8Shry4/Elton+John/angle/kd7je68B2AS

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Photo Credit: https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/elton-john/elton-johns-glasses-fashion-outfits/

2. Scrunchies: the ‘90s to now

It’s hard to think that scrunchies ever even went out of style because they seem like such a necessity these days. However, they did disappear after the 90s. In 2019, the scrunchie made a huge comeback due to the increasing revival of 1990s fashion. Goody, one of the oldest scrunchie brands said scrunchies sold eight times faster than the overall category of hair accessories in 2019. Nowadays, the scrunchie is made in all sorts of sizes, colors and designs.

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3. Bell Bottoms: the ‘70s to now

Bell Bottoms were first made in 1812 for sailors to wear during the war because it was easy to roll them up. However, bell-bottoms were made popular in the 1970s, which is when most women made them part of their closets. Now, in 2020, the trend has been reborn. I bought my first pair of bell-bottoms last summer, and they have become one of my favorite pairs of pants.  

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The trendy bell bottoms from the 1970s. Photo Credit: https://clickamericana.com/topics/beauty-fashion/bell-bottoms-beyond-fashionable-70s-pants-for-women-hot-in-1973

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Photo Credit: https://www.freepeople.com/shop/maddox-denim-bell-bottom-jeans/

4. Bishop Sleeves: the ‘60s to now

To be completely honest, I didn't know what bishop sleeves were before reading about them. However, after learning about them, I realized I owned my own shirt with bishop sleeves. These sleeves became popular in the '60s on dresses and blouses, and later became an integral part of the hippie look. The sleeves are full at the bottom before ending in a cuff.

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Photo Credit: http://sewingthe60s.blogspot.com/2013/07/60s-fashion-elements-bishop-sleeve.html

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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495396027761999714/

5. Oversized Blazer: the ‘80s to now

The ‘80s was known for big, bold and boxy clothing; this is especially true during the age of oversized blazers. Patterns were being utilized more than ever during this decade, which made a great pair with blazers. Many of these blazers had shoulder pads, which is what made them bulky. The oversized blazer I have is a plaid pattern with shoulder pads, too. This trend is one of my favorite reoccurring trends as it is also one of the newest. Nowadays, people are pairing their oversized blazers with matching shorts or a skirt worn with a cropped top or a turtle neck.

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Sarah Jessica Parker sports an oversized blazer when they were first popular. Photo Credit: https://archziner.com/fashion/80s-fashion-total-disaster-or-genius-style/

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1. Dr. Martens: the ‘80s to now

What was originally made as a work boot has taken the world by storm. The trend became widespread in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but the sales declined rapidly when rock music also experienced its decline. Thankfully, the shoes made a comeback in the mid-2010s. The boots are no longer looked at as a style identity, but instead as a fashion statement. Dr. Martens is my favorite shoe brand by far as I now have four pairs.

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A trio of doc marten wearing boys in 1981 during the punk era.

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7. Go-Go Boots: the ‘70s to now

When you think of the 1970s, it is easy to think of the disco age. With this being said, the '70s is also often associated with go-go boots. Before this decade, boots were looked at as working shoes, not a stylistic choice. However, go-go boots changed the name of the game. Everyone was wearing them. They lost their popularity for a bit in the '90s and early 2000s, but in recent years have come in different styles. Now, the traditional go-go boots are made in different colors and different styles. I just recently bought my first pair of go-go inspired boots, which can be found at Urban Outfitters in both white and black. You can find my favorite pair of go-go-ish boots here. https://www.dollskill.com/public-desire-white-croc-payback-ankle-boots.html

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Photo Credits: https://groovyhistory.com/go-go-boots-history-1960s

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Photo Credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/290130400991846257/

8. Chunky Sneakers: The ‘80s to now 

The trend of the chunky sneakers started as an athletic sportswear style but became a social phenomenon in the '80s and '90s. The trend went away for a few years before just recently making a market-wide reentry. Now, almost every shoe brand has hopped on the bandwagon in creating some sort of chunky shoe. The most popular, because of its affordability compared to others is the chunky Fila. The chunkier, the better. I’m not going to lie; I wasn’t a huge fan of the chunky trend at first. However, when they are properly styled, I believe they can make an outfit pop. I have one pair of chunky sneakers from Jeffrey Campbell that can be found at any retail outlet that sells Jeffrey Campbell. I bought mine from LF. 

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