Clothing is a mode to express yourself and your style. People wear clothes for functionality or just for fun. Sometimes, we wear clothing because we are forced to, like when your mom says you have to look nice for family photos, and other times… But no matter why you wear them, your clothes tell a story about you.
Trends in clothing change faster than an admin will take your phone if they see you on it in the hall. What was considered “in” a year ago is now “out.” Fashion trends always come back. For example, some people bring capris back and rock them, but most teenagers consider them to be cheugy. However, in the 2000s, they were 100% in.
The Boulder High Panthers shared their opinions on what’s in and out in 2025.
There was some common ground about what clothing items are in and out; for instance, many Boulder High students think skinny jeans should not be coming into 2025 with us, though one person interviewed thinks skinny jeans are so in.
Boots such as Tims, fold-over, or knee-high boots are all walking into 2025 because that’s just what they do. Some students are hopeful they will see specific trends this year. “I think more people need to be wearing scarves,” shares Rowan Lombillo, ‘26. And he’s not the only one who feels that way. “Maybe scarfs, more scarfs,” says Trevor Stein, ‘25. He adds on, saying. “I don’t think it’s gonna be a very good year for clothes at all.”
Vesper Mccolly, ‘25, takes a different stance on trends like these: “Honestly, (wear) whatever you want,” they say.
Students’ answers were all over the place when asked about what styles were in and out, but there was some consensus. If you are tacky Y2K, supper goth, love neon, or want to wear labeled designer from head to toe, I’m sorry to say that your style (according to Boulder High students) is regrettable. Another “out” came from our valiant security guard, Alex Heilman, saying that seeing the kind of goth style he saw when he was in school is “kinda crazy to see again.” He explains, “Like the Jnco jeans, wearing 45 chains on your jeans is a lot.” He continues to add, “It seems hard to walk around… I’m more concerned for people’s hips.”
As for what styles are in, your guess is as good as mine. Maddie ‘26, one of the presidents of the fashion club, shares her expert opinion on what will be in: “I feel like 2014, Isabel Marant sneakers, Victoria’s Secret Angel.” Others have a less positive attitude toward styles this year, “You know what style is gonna be in, terrible style,” says Trevor ‘25.
“Function over fashion,” says science teacher. Mr. Mydans. “I just don’t care.” Our Panthers also share this sentiment. When asked about his style, Segan Randal, ‘25, said, “Mostly practical; I try to prioritize durable clothing.” What one wears isn’t solely about style; sometimes, clothing has a purpose.
In 2025, yellow will be the challenge. One-third of the Panthers interviewed said that yellow is a color that they just can’t pull off.
However, not everyone believes in being unable to “pull something off.”“I don’t think there’s such thing as not being able to pull something off. I feel like if you style yourself correctly, you can pull anything off,” says Vesper. However, they later followed this by saying, “Actually, I don’t think I could pull off yellow hair.”
Style is subjective, and the Panthers at Boulder High have proven that. Every person interviewed had their perspective and opinions on the year’s trends. No two interviews were the same. Trends come and go, and come back and go again; from all the research, I think wearing what makes you feel comfortable and confident is in in 2025.
