Generation Z-ero style: Why young women all dress the same in jeans and a black top

Well, none of them are going to have to change.The viral snap of a gaggle of nearly identically dressed Gen Z women huddling on an Alabama street corner may have raised eyebrows among more seasoned fashionistas — but what was once a strict faux pas is now the hottest fad.A decade ago, arriving in the same outfit as another woman would have been a sartorial nightmare.Now, heading out on the town in identical outfits — in this case, light-wash jeans, a dark-colored top and white sneakers — is considered normal.

“You’ll never find another me,” snarked the X user who originally posted the widely-seen image of the homogenized homegirls.The sarcastic social media post sparked a heated debate on the platform, prompting remarks from older generations about Gen Z’s supposed lack of personal style.“I can’t believe I sound like an old-timer, but it’s wild how everyone dresses the same now! We may have dressed badly, but at least we had some PERSONALITY!” one user lamented.“Me back in 2009-2013 wearing stilettos, business casual, club gear and almost breaking an ankle,” an Instagram user commented underneath the same photo posted to Old Row’s account.“Now this is it sad.”“This is every city.

Every bar.Jeans, black top, forces,” one said of the outfit, which experts say is a nod to ’90s style copied by the likes of Hailey Bieber and other popular influencers.Gen Z favorite retailers like Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing and ASOS have edits dedicated to “jeans and a nice top” — the ubiquitous early aughts trend and way of dressing that once applied to any occasion.

This go-around, it’s an array of light-wash denim and, you guessed it, dark-colored tops.Tina Grasso, the founder of the Australia-based label Chouchou Intimates, told News.au that “all generations do this,” since fashion is “influenced by trends, pop culture and shared experiences.”But fashion critics have played the blame game on the disappearance of personal st...