Is there any possible explanation for this absurd fashion?

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Often the absurd is high fashion, until it becomes pedestrian. I know you're kidding but I've had too much espresso and am avoiding work so, several thoughts on why these bigger shapes and bright colors are filtering down to mainstream, but I think it's part reactionary consumerism and part rebellion against the male gaze/minimalist trend.

(1) We've been dressing for comfort for the past two years, and "minimalist" / french girl style was shoved down our throats before that. This structure and kelly green is the antithesis of relaxed sweats and a cool girl who doesn't try hard, it is in fact trying VERY hard. The balloon sleeves, ruching, and bright color all take up SPACE, it is ultra femme without giving a shit about appearing "small" or "flattering." It pushes against the male gaze that's been an undercurrent in women's fashion for a while (think nothing sexier on a woman than skinny jeans and tshirt). This cottage core/ bimbo adjacent style is very popular with the youths, girls, gays, and theys.

(2) Fashion is cyclical, we've seen very tailored looks and very neutral/muted colors for a while and now people want change/ fashion is pushing new shapes and colors so we buy more.

TLDR: Nothing is absurd if you're really dressing for yourself. Also I think a lot of us are just looking for joy and playfulness after two years of drudgery.

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This was a great read so thank you for your caffeinated effort here! Love it!

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y’all who think it’s cute are cracked out of your minds; puffy sleeves are nice, but that thing is an atrocity

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It reminds me of a head of lettuce.

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I wouldn’t call it absurd 🤷‍♀️

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Low-key…I love a fitted torso with puffed sleeves. The color is legit.

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I think it’s super cute

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I wouldn’t wear it because I just wouldn’t know how. But I can see it looking gorgeous on someone who knows how to style it 🤷‍♀️

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I’ve got big arms, so this might be a top that would actually fit me 😂

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Not for me I'm sure an influencer somewhere looks great in this but yeah it's a no for me.

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You basically have to be tall and skinny to pull this off.

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I agree with tall. But I actually think someone curvy with wider hips and a larger bust would look great in this.

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Where do you where this if you are someone who’s into it? I’ll take fashion help for sure😄

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This is the only way I know to defend this fashion.

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Fashion designers are running out of ideas? Put a big price tag on it, and people will want it.

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ok hear me out. Having it on with high waisted pants makes your waist look TINY and I have long legs so it elongated them even more. A bold or off the shoulder statement piece is more go to outside if the office lol.

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I don’t get why it’s absurd. It is more of statement look but it totally works for the right social occasion and atmosphere.

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Hideous but Frame makes top notch jeans!!

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Agree! Wearing them now and the only reason I even know the company.

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Misogyny

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What am I missing???

I thought the same! (Puffed sleeves)

broccoli?

Puffed sleeves are in now

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