A 29-year-old millennial, Destani Wilson, has stated that she believes her generation’s biggest contribution to fashion was the normalization of wearing leggings as a mainstream fashion choice. In a viral TikTok video, Wilson reminisced about the backlash her generation faced when leggings first became popular in the late 2000s and early 2010s. She recalled strict dress code requirements and being seen as rebellious for wearing leggings as pants. Wilson argued that her generation fought for the right to wear leggings and paved the way for comfortable clothing. Her comments sparked a nostalgic wave of conversation, with many Gen Zers responding with confusion and admiration for the millennial era of fashion.
