You never know when you’re going through an embarrassing phase until years pass and you look back at it, that’s when you realize you definitely weren’t as cool as you thought you were.
Trends people swore were cool, and the fashion they proudly wore fade with time, and the only thing left is the memories captured in pictures you thought were iconic enough to upload.
Growing up and making bold choices when it comes to style is inevitable, at least you can look back at the pictures and be proud of how high your confidence was, cringe and all.
1
Middle school rebel
With probably a fake cigarette and a dream.
2
Existential birthday party
One year older and dreading life.
3
Guitar hero portrait
Love for rock and awkwardness.
4
Rawr means I love you
An iconic pose for Hot Topic fans.
5
"Who told me I could get on the bus like this"
Planning a revolution, or going to grandma's house.
6
"We all have to make sacrifices"
That shirt warned everyone.
7
Hair like a mountain in winter
A lot of hairspray was needed to make this work.
8
Your little sister's pants
Definitely a fashion crash.
9
Poolside style
The duckface and the shutter shades? 2010 cool.
10
Sonic but for girls
Her interpretation of the character.
11
"You're kinda boring"
Of course she thought everyone else was too boring.
12
Acting out an action scene
These teens surely scared the neighbors.
13
The mustache phase
Everyone was a victim of this.
14
Athleisure before it became a thing
That middle school era where kids wanted to dress themselves.
15
Neon identity crisis
An entire personality based on neon things and paws.
16
Forgive me
Some regrets are permanent.
17
Scene kids with style
And add a tiny bow so you don't look too dark.
18
Goth but make it cute
You just know she was reading Twilight.
