Gen Z have declared this Millennial fashion ‘staple’ is out

A popular wardrobe “staple” has been declared out of style by the younger generation – but the revelation has horrified Millennials.

Gen have officially waged a war against a “staple” Millennial wardrobe item, declaring the beloved garment has had its day and those who wear it are “out of style”.

Gen Z model Sarah Coomer ignited a generational divide when she took to social media stating crop tops were “going out of fashion”.

But the 19-year-old’s video, which revealed she’d been wearing “cropped everything” since her early teens, was quickly met with outrage among Millennials who jumped to the defence of the midriff-flaunting garment.

“I feel like they’re going out of fashion,” Ms Coomer said in the video.

“The reign of the crop tops lasted for so long, like they have been a staple throughout the years.

“But I feel like this whole like, classy, sort of sophisticated, kind of old money look is really taking over, and crop tops don’t really fit into that category.”

Crop tops have officially been declared ‘out of style’ by the younger generation. Picture: TikTok/@sarahcoome

The younger generation have recently been “obsessed” with the classic style of the incredibly wealthy, with hashtags such as #OldMoney and #OldMoneyOutfits amassing billions of views on TikTok in recent months.

While it is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “wealth that has been inherited rather than earned,” old money is now an aesthetic trend, rather than a lifestyle you’re born with – or more likely – without.

It’s this piqued interest in the look of the uber wealthy that has led Ms Coomer to argue that crop tops were now “out of style”.

“Bodysuits are just like apocalyptic, they’re taking over,” she continued.

“Even shirts that end at the hip line, with the midriff showing a little bit but not the whole stomach is so much more in fashion right now.

“Which means I have to literally start over.”

Instead, the classic style of the incredibly wealthy has become a popular trend, which has been dubbed ‘old money aesthetic’. Picture: Instagram/nazifeeozcan

Those who are still wearing crop tops are inadvertently exposing their age. Picture: Instagram/Anna Paul

After explaining her wardrobe contained “cropped everything”, she then asked for advice on what to wear instead.

However, commenters were more interested in weighing in on whether or not the crop top was actually dead, a topic that proved highly divisive.

“Crop tops will never be out,” one declared.

“I love my crop tops and I will be continuing to wear them, thank you,” another defiant Millennial said.

“I need to wear crop tops in the summer not negotiable,” someone added.

While one wrote: “As a short torso girl I will not stop wearing crop tops.”

“I’m so over everything being a crop top! Sometimes I just want a normal T-shirt,” someone countered.

Some argued that while there may be a dip in popularity, crop tops have a functional place in wardrobes.

“I don’t like old money style. I love crop tops they make me feel so confident and hot,” one mused.

“I feel like too many people will still wear them so they’ll never fully be out,” pointed out someone else.

Many leapt to the defence of the ‘staple’ wardrobe item. Picture: Instagram/Tammy Hembrow

‘Crop tops will never be out.’ Picture: Instagram/Brittany Hockley

It’s been speculated the rise in YT2K fashion trends has sparked the demise of tops that flaunt the midriff. Picture: Instagram/@sarahcoome

Crop tops are beloved by a string of Australian influencers, including Abbie Chatfield, Brittany Hockley and Tammy Hembrow, who are all Millennials.

Though there are some older Gen Z’s, such as Anna Paul, who are also fans.

Despite debate, there’s no denying there has been a huge resurgence of late 90s early Noughties fashion recently.

Gen Z have been frothing over Y2K trends, many of which older generations thought they’d never see again, such as dresses over jeans, flared leggings and the controversial visible G-string.

Low-rise pants have also made a major comeback, prompting Vogue to declare Gen Z had caught “the Millennium bug all over again” at the end of last year.

However the return of the daring bottoms is speculated to be behind the demise of the crop top, with fashion lovers claiming long tops will “flood” stores once low-rise pants become more mainstream once again.

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