{"id":1750470,"date":"2026-02-03T15:59:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1750470"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:59:35","slug":"in-the-age-of-individuality-gen-z-still-longs-for-a-uniform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1750470","title":{"rendered":"In the Age of Individuality, Gen Z Still Longs for a Uniform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"articleCore___jz22v articleCore___jz22v story___rLN7E\" data-view=\"post\" data-layout=\"story\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb___hhC2v articleBreadcrumb___zdsak breadcrumbContainer\">\n<ul class=\"breadcrumb-list___iNPI7\">\n<li class=\"breadcrumb-item___ipis0\"><span>Style<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumb-item___ipis0\">\n<h1>In the Age of Individuality, Gen Z Still Longs for a Uniform<\/h1>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"main___V1upB hasSocialInteraction___TBOhu\">\n<aside data-cy=\"interactionSidebar\" class=\"interactionSidebar___EDQxW available___tb6a0\">\n<div data-cy=\"interactionBar\" class=\"wrapper___dWPrU interaction___uYGM3 isMobileViewportVisible___YNYTW\"><dialog data-cy=\"socialInteractionDialog\" class=\"socialInteractionDialog___htkzc\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"popUp___yNTzH\">\n<div class=\"formWrapper___x07Hy\">\n<h2 class=\"title___cm6PA family-condensed--l___yWgh0 title___KCPPY\">Join Highsnobiety<\/h2>\n<p class=\"proposition___VFmd1\">Create an account to share your reaction and engage with the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"termsConditions___kwJoC\">By signing up, you agree to Highsnobiety\u2019s Privacy Policy and Terms &amp; Conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"signInLink___l3OAU\">Already have an account?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/dialog><\/p>\n<ul class=\"container___SI5Ew\">\n<li class=\"entry___HjU75\">\n<li data-cy=\"shareButton\" class=\"entry___HjU75 share___gZUzS\" aria-label=\"share button\"><span class=\"label___uDgPg\">Share<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"articleMeta___vPIr8 articleMeta___dVfYm story\">\n<h2 class=\"title___cm6PA family-condensed--xxl___WuxmG articleTitle___Bq7Qc\">In the Age of Individuality, Gen Z Still Longs for a Uniform<\/h2>\n<div class=\"articleInfo___L4xm3\"><span class=\"author___T6CH6\">Written by Tiffany Ng<\/span><span class=\"info\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-03T15:59:35.000Z\" class=\"published___OncXt date\">1 day ago<\/time><span class=\"categories___Zh1Gy\"> in Style<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"article-hero\" class=\"articleHero___dPxjY articleHero___Ffkz7 story aboveTheFold___Z8hoF\">\n<div role=\"dialog\" class=\"heroImage___udQKF hero story___bYAtS\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.2 400w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.4 800w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.6 1200w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.8 1600w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.2 400w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.4 800w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.6 1200w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.8 1600w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770131346-ed_feat_gen_z_uniform_3x2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A1333&amp;w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Highsnobiety<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent____2C5X articleContent___Zx74X story\">\n<div class=\"floatingAd___O6gNm unit___LNwAM mpu___jBf9d mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-mpu-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ mpu___KZGD5 loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">As a marketing strategist, 25-year-old Christina\u2019s answer to what\u2019s \u201csafe\u201d to wear at work is complicated. Her look is part of her job, but Christina doesn\u2019t have an assigned uniform. Instead, every weekday, she wears some version of the Reformation ruched boatneck tank, black jeans, a shrug, and red ballet flats. The goal is not to express herself, but to look like she knows what The Row is.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Christina describes her office style as conservatively trendy. \u201cI don\u2019t want people at work to know who I really am,\u201d she says. Outside the office, she slips into something more <em>her:<\/em> jorts, pointy-toed boots, a distressed, slightly-lower-cut tank. No shrug, obviously.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">To Christina, individuality needs to be legible at work, and quiet luxury \u2014 what <em>Fast\u00a0<\/em><em>Company<\/em> deems the unofficial uniform of the client-facing creative profession \u2014 is her solution. By adhering to a certain brand of \u201cbasic,\u201d Christina can demonstrate that she\u2019s<em> just<\/em> edgy enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-0\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-first___BTdUp mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-first-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-first___V5atz loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.2 576w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.4 1152w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.6 1728w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.8 2304w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.2 576w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.4 1152w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.6 1728w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.8 2304w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Christina<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Uniforms \u2014 or at least a uniform state of mind \u2014 are making a comeback in the workplace, particularly for Gen Z. Following the slow death of remote work and the rise of GRWM culture, the bounds of what\u2019s \u201coffice appropriate\u201d have blurred for nearly everyone. <em>New York Times<\/em> fashion critic Vanessa Friedman has deemed shorts office-appropriate, and <em>Vogue<\/em> has declared business casual dead. Meanwhile, the latest generational cohort, which entered the workforce largely on Zoom, has sparked more dress-code controversies than ever (ranging from wearing activewear to work to interpreting the \u201coffice siren\u201d trend too literally).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">The result is a cultural whiplash that has left Gen Z\u2019ers anxious and confused about workplace dressing. For instance, many working in tech, an industry where sweatpants and T-shirts became commonplace, have started self-imposing Steve Jobs-style uniforms for fear of being flagged by HR. When I started my first job after the pandemic, I found myself sending my parents OOTDs for approval: Button-ups and maxi skirts, sure. Jorts were a definite no-go. (My mother, someone who\u2019s worked in an office as a designer for most of her life, still insists that wearing a skirt over pants is silly.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-1\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Once they land on a formula, there\u2019s a huge incentive to stick with it. Eric, a 25-year-old software engineer, typically goes to work in a grey linen shirt, Dickies, and black adidas sneakers. He says his personal wardrobe is extremely informal, so he wears \u201cwhat\u2019s acceptable enough\u201d to work. \u201cI can\u2019t be bothered to buy more appropriate clothes,\u201d he says. The appeal of a uniform lies in how mindless it makes his morning routine, especially considering the disparity between what\u2019s listed as acceptable on paper and what he observes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.2 307w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.4 614w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.6 921w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.8 1228w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.2 307w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.4 614w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.6 921w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.8 1228w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Xander<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">At first glance, this desire for uniformity seems counterintuitive. Gen Z is coming of age online, with abundant access to style inspiration, criticism, and references. This has triggered an immense pressure to express yourself through fashion, to find your style through viral \u2018hacks\u2019 like the Three Word Method (summarizing your look in 3 adjectives), or using apps like Indyx to track your outfits every day. When third-grade teachers are wearing head-to-toe Chopova Lowena, a bland skirt-and-top combo doesn\u2019t cut it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-2\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">But thanks to some pretty good dupes \u2014 and the internet-fueled trend cycle that has created a convergence of aesthetics \u2014 everyone seems to own a pair of Tabis, follow outfit formulas, and recreate looks from Pinterest. Algorithms have allowed trends to transcend states, even continents. TikTok made the concept of big pants and a small shirt a universal, canonic rule of fashion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Sameness is inescapable. Outside of the office, unspoken codes already inform the way we dress. <em>New York Magazine<\/em>\u2019s viral, scathing cover story insists that a white baby tee, blue jeans, and ballet flats inaugurate a West Village girl, the same way a quarter-zip knights the corporate Chad. Viv Chen, writer of popular fashion Substack The Molehill, reported on \u201cwife pleasers,\u201d personality sunglasses, and cosplay of baristas\/bakers\/food service workers (i.e. Jeremy Allen White in<em> The Bear<\/em>) as key pieces of the \u201cEastside Sartorial\u201d archetype in LA. Going out in a black, skin-tight, long-sleeve top; blue jeans; and heeled boots has been nicknamed the Boston Uniform on TikTok. Calling out the uniformity has become its own kind of internet pastime, rewarding those who can name various aesthetics first (or best).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-3\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.2 160w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.4 320w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.6 480w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.8 640w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.2 160w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.4 320w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.6 480w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.8 640w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Caroline <\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Every seemingly esoteric look can be boiled down to an archetype. The Greenpoint Girls are posting lists of ultra-specific brands, also on TikTok, and the Bushwick Bros have organized viral Performative Male competitions to put these tropes on display. A popular Instagram account called Starter Packs Only has amassed more than 200,000 followers just by posting annotated flat-lays of these personas in the style of early 2000s Tumblr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">And while there&#8217;s a tendency to blame the algorithm for this cultural flattening, it\u2019s clear that young people are also harboring a secret appetite for conformity. After all, you signal that you belong by dressing the part. Amid a seismic dismantling of sartorial rules across generations and class (tech billionaires are normalizing the \u201cfuck you flip-flop\u201d), it\u2019s style anarchy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-4\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">For those even remotely online, it\u2019s exhausting to navigate. It shouldn\u2019t be a surprise that young people are thirsty for an easy way to look like they belong. \u201cIt\u2019s expressing oneself within the confines of conformity,\u201d says Casey Lewis, author of popular trend forecasting newsletter <em>After School.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">**<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Of course, the evolution of style has always worked this way: People observe established rules and norms, then spend a lifetime experimenting with those rules and norms as they fine tune their self-presentation. But for Gen Z, the stakes of that journey are arguably higher, considering the size of the public sphere they exist in: basically the whole internet. Looking the way you want, or at least looking \u201ccorrect\u201d according to the quickly shifting trends, codes, and signifiers swirling around you, feels like trotting yourself out in front of an audience of millions versus, say, your lecture hall. Factor in the internet\u2019s ability to immortalize anyone\u2019s appearance with a well-timed screenshot or meme, and you get a sense for why the task of developing a personal style is such a fraught affair for young people.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-5\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Lewis attributes part of the uniquely Gen-Z need to self-express to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because \u201cstyle was irrelevant for a while,\u201d she says, \u201cpeople wanted to figure out how to show up in public again.\u201d This identity crisis has accelerated a pathological need to express \u201cthemselves everywhere they go,\u201d Lewis says. \u201cIt\u2019s almost like a right to them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.2 400w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.4 800w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.6 1200w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.8 1600w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.2 400w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.4 800w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.6 1200w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.8 1600w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Skyli<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">But the process isn\u2019t as seamless or instantaneous as adding to your SSENSE cart. Lourdes, a 24-year-old project manager who grew up wearing a strict uniform to Catholic school, never spent much time thinking about what to wear. Once she entered\u00a0 \u201creal life,\u201d she found it difficult to feel comfortable in her clothes. \u201cCollege was such a culture shock and an overload of new feelings, experiences,\u201d she says. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just uniform during the day, PJs at night, and the occasional jeans-and-blouse moment on the weekends.\u201d Lourdes used to rely on dated millennial Tumblr inspo and her mother\u2019s eye in most clothing selections (Lourdes loved coral and teal, high-waisted shorts, and a skinny jean). But she\u2019s grown into burning her bras, enormous jorts, and baby tees. \u201cI\u2019m aware of trends and leverage them,\u201d she says. \u201cIt helps me figure out what I like.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-6\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">As many generations have learned for themselves, trends and \u201caesthetics\u201d can feel safe when you\u2019re still figuring things out. \u201cIt helps to have a framework,\u201d says Caroline, a 25-year-old grad student, who spoke of dressing for different social situations as akin to dressing for a theme party, only every day. \u201cWho am I to argue against the rules?\u201d Caroline says, though for this generation, the \u201crules\u201d might themselves be murkier or faster-changing than ever. For a casual evening, Caroline may sport a bodycon boat-neck knit dress with sandals, while a night out may involve a dark-wash jean, a peasant top, and ankle boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.2 467w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.4 935w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.6 1402w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.8 1870w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338 2338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.2 467w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.4 935w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.6 1402w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.8 1870w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338 2338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Michelle <\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Gen-Z\u2019s desire to articulate identity through fashion, when coupled with the internet\u2019s fixation on microtrends, cultivates an environment where specific articles of clothing now carry built-in statements \u2014 too much red might signal political affiliation, and a simple leather jacket\/All Birds combo can split hairs. It\u2019s important to watch what you say.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-7\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">For others, comfort is the main motivator. \u201cI\u2019m not always ready to take risks,\u201d says Michelle, a 25-year-old investment banking analyst. \u201cIt\u2019s not worth the flop.\u201d On the rare occasion when Michelle does try something new, she describes it as beta testing: \u201cI feel self-conscious, and it\u2019s worse to be self-conscious than to be generic.\u201d She cites an instance that shaped her risk-aversion, or what she describes as Fashion Risk Trauma: \u201cI tried doing this floral beach hat vibe from Depop, and I feel like people gave me looks. I\u2019ve learned I\u2019m not a hat girl.\u201d Michelle sticks to the Regal Dress from Aritzia for work and a combination of Brandy Melville merch beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">In Michelle\u2019s case, the effort required to follow the rules pales in comparison to the burden of being performatively different. Worse still: the possibility that your hard work goes completely unappreciated. \u201cIf you go out on the street here, chances are no one will know what your outfit means,\u201d says Xander, a 24-year-old grad student based in Indiana.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-8\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.2 525w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.4 1051w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.6 1577w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.8 2103w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629 2629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.2 525w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.4 1051w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.6 1577w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.8 2103w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629 2629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Lourdes<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">The problem, as Gen Z is discovering, is that for all the references and mood boards and online shopping hauls available to them, the work of putting together truly individual looks day after day is objectively difficult. Everyone wants personal style, but not everyone wants to, or has the funds to, put in the many hours of research, thought, experimentation, and tailoring. Uniform dressing offers a template to work from \u2014 a life raft in the choppy waters of sartorial uncertainty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">\u201cPeople want individuality only if it\u2019s easy,\u201d says Skyli Alvarez, an editorial assistant. She gestures to the Labubu phenomenon with distaste. To the extent that Jane-Birkin-ifying your purse is ironic (Birkin wore her bag to death over a lifetime while influencers are purchasing new ones to wreck in seconds), Skyli argues that Labubus make individuality a collectible good. She draws a parallel between Labubu and trending aesthetics, where you can subscribe to a pre-approved brand of uniqueness by watching a \u201cHow to Dress Like You\u2019re From The Lower East Side\u201d TikTok.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-9\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">After my conversation with Lourdes, I kept returning to her comparison of getting dressed to having \u201cdifferent avatars.\u201d It was a reminder that context is what truly defines personal style: the missing ingredient that separates performative subway readers from people actually reading and fashion risks from your dad\u2019s lawn-mowing shoes. Fashion lends itself to misinterpretations, nuanced codes, and if-you-know-you-know conventions dictated by your geography, community, and algorithm. It can be hard to navigate, and the older you get, the more confident you become. So it makes sense that Gen Z gravitates toward a uniform. They\u2019re starting with what they know, and they\u2019re developing our ultra-specific, context-dependent looks from there. After all, every good wardrobe starts with the basics.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"articleFooter___KgB90 articleFooter____oGOd hasSocialInteraction___TBOhu story\">\n<ul class=\"tagButtonGroup___DEUl1 tags___irEU7\">\n<li class=\"tagButtonGroupItem___gemOI\"><span class=\"tagButton___ZRzr4 tag___v4cqZ\">Fashion Trends<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tagButtonGroupItem___gemOI\"><span class=\"tagButton___ZRzr4 tag___v4cqZ\">gen z<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"tagButtonGroupItem___gemOI\"><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wrapper___ny_aw\">\n<div class=\"articleAuthor___lboFb\">\n<div class=\"image___Rh51m\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.2 576w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.4 1152w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.6 1728w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.8 2304w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.2 576w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.4 1152w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.6 1728w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.8 2304w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770137994-unnamed.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=4%3A5&amp;w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info___ssZkH\">\n<div class=\"author___1tx8O\"><span class=\"name___DNm3E\">Tiffany Ng<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleContent____2C5X articleContent___Zx74X story\">\n<div class=\"floatingAd___O6gNm unit___LNwAM mpu___jBf9d mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-mpu-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ mpu___KZGD5 loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">As a marketing strategist, 25-year-old Christina\u2019s answer to what\u2019s \u201csafe\u201d to wear at work is complicated. Her look is part of her job, but Christina doesn\u2019t have an assigned uniform. Instead, every weekday, she wears some version of the Reformation ruched boatneck tank, black jeans, a shrug, and red ballet flats. The goal is not to express herself, but to look like she knows what The Row is.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Christina describes her office style as conservatively trendy. \u201cI don\u2019t want people at work to know who I really am,\u201d she says. Outside the office, she slips into something more <em>her:<\/em> jorts, pointy-toed boots, a distressed, slightly-lower-cut tank. No shrug, obviously.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">To Christina, individuality needs to be legible at work, and quiet luxury \u2014 what <em>Fast\u00a0<\/em><em>Company<\/em> deems the unofficial uniform of the client-facing creative profession \u2014 is her solution. By adhering to a certain brand of \u201cbasic,\u201d Christina can demonstrate that she\u2019s<em> just<\/em> edgy enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-0\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-first___BTdUp mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-first-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-first___V5atz loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.2 576w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.4 1152w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.6 1728w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.8 2304w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.2 576w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.4 1152w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.6 1728w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880&amp;dpr=0.8 2304w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770027857-img_9953-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2942%3A5150&amp;w=2880 2880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Christina<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Uniforms \u2014 or at least a uniform state of mind \u2014 are making a comeback in the workplace, particularly for Gen Z. Following the slow death of remote work and the rise of GRWM culture, the bounds of what\u2019s \u201coffice appropriate\u201d have blurred for nearly everyone. <em>New York Times<\/em> fashion critic Vanessa Friedman has deemed shorts office-appropriate, and <em>Vogue<\/em> has declared business casual dead. Meanwhile, the latest generational cohort, which entered the workforce largely on Zoom, has sparked more dress-code controversies than ever (ranging from wearing activewear to work to interpreting the \u201coffice siren\u201d trend too literally).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">The result is a cultural whiplash that has left Gen Z\u2019ers anxious and confused about workplace dressing. For instance, many working in tech, an industry where sweatpants and T-shirts became commonplace, have started self-imposing Steve Jobs-style uniforms for fear of being flagged by HR. When I started my first job after the pandemic, I found myself sending my parents OOTDs for approval: Button-ups and maxi skirts, sure. Jorts were a definite no-go. (My mother, someone who\u2019s worked in an office as a designer for most of her life, still insists that wearing a skirt over pants is silly.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-1\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Once they land on a formula, there\u2019s a huge incentive to stick with it. Eric, a 25-year-old software engineer, typically goes to work in a grey linen shirt, Dickies, and black adidas sneakers. He says his personal wardrobe is extremely informal, so he wears \u201cwhat\u2019s acceptable enough\u201d to work. \u201cI can\u2019t be bothered to buy more appropriate clothes,\u201d he says. The appeal of a uniform lies in how mindless it makes his morning routine, especially considering the disparity between what\u2019s listed as acceptable on paper and what he observes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.2 307w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.4 614w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.6 921w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.8 1228w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.2 307w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.4 614w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.6 921w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536&amp;dpr=0.8 1228w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029660-img_4306-1.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=1536%3A2048&amp;w=1536 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Xander<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">At first glance, this desire for uniformity seems counterintuitive. Gen Z is coming of age online, with abundant access to style inspiration, criticism, and references. This has triggered an immense pressure to express yourself through fashion, to find your style through viral \u2018hacks\u2019 like the Three Word Method (summarizing your look in 3 adjectives), or using apps like Indyx to track your outfits every day. When third-grade teachers are wearing head-to-toe Chopova Lowena, a bland skirt-and-top combo doesn\u2019t cut it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-2\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">But thanks to some pretty good dupes \u2014 and the internet-fueled trend cycle that has created a convergence of aesthetics \u2014 everyone seems to own a pair of Tabis, follow outfit formulas, and recreate looks from Pinterest. Algorithms have allowed trends to transcend states, even continents. TikTok made the concept of big pants and a small shirt a universal, canonic rule of fashion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Sameness is inescapable. Outside of the office, unspoken codes already inform the way we dress. <em>New York Magazine<\/em>\u2019s viral, scathing cover story insists that a white baby tee, blue jeans, and ballet flats inaugurate a West Village girl, the same way a quarter-zip knights the corporate Chad. Viv Chen, writer of popular fashion Substack The Molehill, reported on \u201cwife pleasers,\u201d personality sunglasses, and cosplay of baristas\/bakers\/food service workers (i.e. Jeremy Allen White in<em> The Bear<\/em>) as key pieces of the \u201cEastside Sartorial\u201d archetype in LA. Going out in a black, skin-tight, long-sleeve top; blue jeans; and heeled boots has been nicknamed the Boston Uniform on TikTok. Calling out the uniformity has become its own kind of internet pastime, rewarding those who can name various aesthetics first (or best).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-3\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.2 160w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.4 320w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.6 480w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.8 640w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.2 160w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.4 320w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.6 480w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=0.8 640w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029852-img_7576-1-copy.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=800%3A1068&amp;w=800 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Caroline <\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Every seemingly esoteric look can be boiled down to an archetype. The Greenpoint Girls are posting lists of ultra-specific brands, also on TikTok, and the Bushwick Bros have organized viral Performative Male competitions to put these tropes on display. A popular Instagram account called Starter Packs Only has amassed more than 200,000 followers just by posting annotated flat-lays of these personas in the style of early 2000s Tumblr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">And while there&#8217;s a tendency to blame the algorithm for this cultural flattening, it\u2019s clear that young people are also harboring a secret appetite for conformity. After all, you signal that you belong by dressing the part. Amid a seismic dismantling of sartorial rules across generations and class (tech billionaires are normalizing the \u201cfuck you flip-flop\u201d), it\u2019s style anarchy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-4\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">For those even remotely online, it\u2019s exhausting to navigate. It shouldn\u2019t be a surprise that young people are thirsty for an easy way to look like they belong. \u201cIt\u2019s expressing oneself within the confines of conformity,\u201d says Casey Lewis, author of popular trend forecasting newsletter <em>After School.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">**<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Of course, the evolution of style has always worked this way: People observe established rules and norms, then spend a lifetime experimenting with those rules and norms as they fine tune their self-presentation. But for Gen Z, the stakes of that journey are arguably higher, considering the size of the public sphere they exist in: basically the whole internet. Looking the way you want, or at least looking \u201ccorrect\u201d according to the quickly shifting trends, codes, and signifiers swirling around you, feels like trotting yourself out in front of an audience of millions versus, say, your lecture hall. Factor in the internet\u2019s ability to immortalize anyone\u2019s appearance with a well-timed screenshot or meme, and you get a sense for why the task of developing a personal style is such a fraught affair for young people.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-5\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Lewis attributes part of the uniquely Gen-Z need to self-express to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because \u201cstyle was irrelevant for a while,\u201d she says, \u201cpeople wanted to figure out how to show up in public again.\u201d This identity crisis has accelerated a pathological need to express \u201cthemselves everywhere they go,\u201d Lewis says. \u201cIt\u2019s almost like a right to them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.2 400w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.4 800w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.6 1200w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.8 1600w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.2 400w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.4 800w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.6 1200w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000&amp;dpr=0.8 1600w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029698-img_1310-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2000%3A2667&amp;w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Skyli<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">But the process isn\u2019t as seamless or instantaneous as adding to your SSENSE cart. Lourdes, a 24-year-old project manager who grew up wearing a strict uniform to Catholic school, never spent much time thinking about what to wear. Once she entered\u00a0 \u201creal life,\u201d she found it difficult to feel comfortable in her clothes. \u201cCollege was such a culture shock and an overload of new feelings, experiences,\u201d she says. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just uniform during the day, PJs at night, and the occasional jeans-and-blouse moment on the weekends.\u201d Lourdes used to rely on dated millennial Tumblr inspo and her mother\u2019s eye in most clothing selections (Lourdes loved coral and teal, high-waisted shorts, and a skinny jean). But she\u2019s grown into burning her bras, enormous jorts, and baby tees. \u201cI\u2019m aware of trends and leverage them,\u201d she says. \u201cIt helps me figure out what I like.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-6\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">As many generations have learned for themselves, trends and \u201caesthetics\u201d can feel safe when you\u2019re still figuring things out. \u201cIt helps to have a framework,\u201d says Caroline, a 25-year-old grad student, who spoke of dressing for different social situations as akin to dressing for a theme party, only every day. \u201cWho am I to argue against the rules?\u201d Caroline says, though for this generation, the \u201crules\u201d might themselves be murkier or faster-changing than ever. For a casual evening, Caroline may sport a bodycon boat-neck knit dress with sandals, while a night out may involve a dark-wash jean, a peasant top, and ankle boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.2 467w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.4 935w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.6 1402w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.8 1870w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338 2338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.2 467w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.4 935w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.6 1402w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338&amp;dpr=0.8 1870w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029259-img_7324.jpeg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2338%3A3378&amp;w=2338 2338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Michelle <\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">Gen-Z\u2019s desire to articulate identity through fashion, when coupled with the internet\u2019s fixation on microtrends, cultivates an environment where specific articles of clothing now carry built-in statements \u2014 too much red might signal political affiliation, and a simple leather jacket\/All Birds combo can split hairs. It\u2019s important to watch what you say.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-7\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">For others, comfort is the main motivator. \u201cI\u2019m not always ready to take risks,\u201d says Michelle, a 25-year-old investment banking analyst. \u201cIt\u2019s not worth the flop.\u201d On the rare occasion when Michelle does try something new, she describes it as beta testing: \u201cI feel self-conscious, and it\u2019s worse to be self-conscious than to be generic.\u201d She cites an instance that shaped her risk-aversion, or what she describes as Fashion Risk Trauma: \u201cI tried doing this floral beach hat vibe from Depop, and I feel like people gave me looks. I\u2019ve learned I\u2019m not a hat girl.\u201d Michelle sticks to the Regal Dress from Aritzia for work and a combination of Brandy Melville merch beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">In Michelle\u2019s case, the effort required to follow the rules pales in comparison to the burden of being performatively different. Worse still: the possibility that your hard work goes completely unappreciated. \u201cIf you go out on the street here, chances are no one will know what your outfit means,\u201d says Xander, a 24-year-old grad student based in Indiana.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-8\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentImage___ZtTiP image___Zd0tF normal story___Joh3V\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu withCredits\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.2 525w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.4 1051w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.6 1577w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.8 2103w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629 2629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.2 525w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.4 1051w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.6 1577w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629&amp;dpr=0.8 2103w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1770029387-skyli_alvarez_uniform_2-1.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=2629%3A3633&amp;w=2629 2629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mediaMeta___aiMkN metaContainerWrap___AuTpG credits___pxd4E\"><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creditText___rHdWt\">Lourdes<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">The problem, as Gen Z is discovering, is that for all the references and mood boards and online shopping hauls available to them, the work of putting together truly individual looks day after day is objectively difficult. Everyone wants personal style, but not everyone wants to, or has the funds to, put in the many hours of research, thought, experimentation, and tailoring. Uniform dressing offers a template to work from \u2014 a life raft in the choppy waters of sartorial uncertainty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">\u201cPeople want individuality only if it\u2019s easy,\u201d says Skyli Alvarez, an editorial assistant. She gestures to the Labubu phenomenon with distaste. To the extent that Jane-Birkin-ifying your purse is ironic (Birkin wore her bag to death over a lifetime while influencers are purchasing new ones to wreck in seconds), Skyli argues that Labubus make individuality a collectible good. She draws a parallel between Labubu and trending aesthetics, where you can subscribe to a pre-approved brand of uniqueness by watching a \u201cHow to Dress Like You\u2019re From The Lower East Side\u201d TikTok.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper___N97kr ad___MM81U\">\n<div id=\"inpost-ad-9\" class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"unit___LNwAM unit___LNwAM inpost-subsequent___Sc3p8 mobile\" data-cy=\"unit-inpost-subsequent-mobile\">\n<div class=\"responsive___KSmqc\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___owmfY\">\n<div class=\"alignmentContainer___haZv1\">\n<div class=\"unitPlaceholder___vMDqv placeholder___Tc5SZ inpost-subsequent___VUHkN loading___zCmWo\">\n<div class=\"fallback___rq4GK\"><span class=\"fallback-text___XWrfo\"><span class=\"step-1___Symfg\">Want to stay in the loop?<\/span><span class=\"step-2___oq_v8\">We&#8217;ve got you covered<\/span><span class=\"step-3___Fqlu0\">Download the<br \/>\nHighsnobiety\u00a0App now<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">After my conversation with Lourdes, I kept returning to her comparison of getting dressed to having \u201cdifferent avatars.\u201d It was a reminder that context is what truly defines personal style: the missing ingredient that separates performative subway readers from people actually reading and fashion risks from your dad\u2019s lawn-mowing shoes. Fashion lends itself to misinterpretations, nuanced codes, and if-you-know-you-know conventions dictated by your geography, community, and algorithm. It can be hard to navigate, and the older you get, the more confident you become. So it makes sense that Gen Z gravitates toward a uniform. They\u2019re starting with what they know, and they\u2019re developing our ultra-specific, context-dependent looks from there. After all, every good wardrobe starts with the basics.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph___lU_Ty paragraph-paragraph10___Jilbr contentParagraph___u9L2Q paragraph___bcvQh\">\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"teaser___DfYgY teaser___jhPfR\" data-cy=\"teaser\">\n<div class=\"image imageSection____8002\" data-cy=\"teaser-image\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 container___EL4Fu\" data-cy=\"responsiveImage\">\n<div class=\"wrapper___bGRjz\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.2 191w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.4 383w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.6 575w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.8 766w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 639px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.2 191w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.4 383w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.6 575w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5&amp;dpr=0.8 766w,https:\/\/www.highsnobiety.com\/static-assets\/dato\/1767966960-neithers-brand-interview-2.jpg?fp-x=0.5&amp;fp-y=0.5&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;cs=srgb&amp;ar=3%3A2&amp;w=958.5 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 639px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentSection___s6xm3 contentSection___rTYjj\">\n<div id=\"linkLabelId-NzhHrc3wR4m3jAAVYiTepQ\" class=\"title___cm6PA family-sans-black--s___C3SnE title headline___bPfCI\"><span data-cy=\"teaser-headline\">Why, After a Decade in Seoul, This Designer Moved His Brand to Tokyo<\/span><\/div>\n<footer class=\"footer___lyeFj footer___KVyJH info___UpZr4\">\n<ul class=\"categoryList___dNv2e categories___epmgJ\" data-cy=\"teaser-categories\">\n<li class=\"categoryItem___gUdai\">Style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"author___X9sGK\">Lukas Mauve<span class=\"separator\">\/<\/span><\/div>\n<p><time data-cy=\"teaser-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-02T16:57:01.000Z\" class=\"published___OncXt since\">2 days ago<\/time><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"teaser___DfYgY teaser___jhPfR\" data-cy=\"teaser\">\n<div class=\"image imageSection____8002\" data-cy=\"teaser-image\">\n<div role=\"presentation\" class=\"responsiveImageWrapper___WSCZH\">\n<div class=\"responsiveImage___eTIU7 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