The Princess of Wales at the University of Nottingham. (Nottingham, October 11, 2023) Lawson Danny / Lawson Danny / PA Photos / ABACA
Swap classic for comfort, mix a pencil skirt with an oversized tee… The “Lazy Girl” trend is growing on social media, meaning effortless dressing. What exactly does this trend say?
Soft and comfortable knitwear. This is what Kate Middleton wore during her visit to Nottingham Trent University in England on October 11. A Sézane collection consisting of a beige sweater and a long, tight knitted skirt. On that day, the Princess of Wales changed the official dress codes mostly associated with her royal title to look more comfortable; in any case, less solemn than usual. Will Prince William’s wife also succumb to the “Lazy Girl” trend emerging on social media? The principle is simple: put aside clothes that are too classic and put on pieces that are much more pleasant to wear, or mix the two. So an office blazer is worn with knit trousers and a pencil skirt is paired with an extra-large hoodie. The concept is popular on TikTok, according to the hashtag #lazygirloutfit, which has 4.8 million views to date.
Cracking codes in style
Lady Diana wears a Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket. (London, January 1991) Princess Diana Archives/Getty Images
“I like the urban influences as well as the classic side of office wear,” explains Aicha, 27, a follower of Epidemic. With this style, I can break codes, think outside the box without distorting my identity. It mixes my passion for streetwear with a professional touch.” A hat, an XXL suit jacket, an oversized hoodie, lycra leggings, talking to your feet… this is how Aicha looks every winteropen space. When she’s not wearing a sleek sweater dress, she covers it up with a leather jacket that’s twice as big. Especially since comfortable clothes do not prevent her from looking serious in business, explains the young woman who is a data consultant.
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The trend is linked to 2020, a year in which the democratization of remote work forced by the pandemic greatly altered the relationship that French women could have with daywear. For three years now, public spaces have been slowly getting used to comforting, almost “waking up” styles. Images reminiscent of the “misplaced” silhouettes that Lady Diana often wore. Therefore, in 2023, we combine cowboy boots and joggers, blazers and sweatshirts, varsity jackets and pumps… What if style sat in style apathy?
Source: Le Figaro
