Nobody wants to become just another grey (or whatever color’s fashionable now) blob/brick in the wall like the rest, but we also don’t want to become outcasts. So we’re stuck. Ironically, the best way to be unique is to stop wanting that and doing what you love doing and dressing how you love dressing while also being aware of the rules and trends floating about.
#22 Good Ol' Facebook Reminding Me Of How Cringey I Was In Highschool. Hot Pink Fishnets Stuffed With Grass
#23 Playing In An Irish Folk Band 2002, At 15 Or 16 For The Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations In The Local Rec Of My Hometown. I Went On To Say "God Save The Queen And Her Fascist Regime" Down The Mic. The Violinists Parents Went Mental At Me
The best way to handle embarrassing or awkward moments (and people seeing your old photos in your childhood albums) isn’t to pretend that they didn’t happen. Psychology Today explains that confronting your embarrassment directly is the best course of action. Being able to laugh at yourself and embrace the awkwardness in public will win you everyone’s favor; trying to avoid others thinking less of you, ironically, will make others think less of you.
#27 At 16 I Was A Seasonal Employee At Hot Topic. I Got 3 Hours A Week And Spent More With My 20% Discount Than I Made
#28 Halloween 1998 When I Thought Dressing As A Giant Milkbone Would Make Dogs Like Me
So, dear Readers, which photos were your favorite and why? Do you have any stories (or photos!) from your own ‘blunder years’ to share? Did you commit any massive fashion faux pas when you were a teenager? We always love hearing from you, so drop us a line in the comment section below.
#31 My Best Friend Wanted Me To Show Off This Beaut To This Subreddit, Dated 15 Years Back. Our College Dayz.. To Answer Your Question, Yes She Had An Assortment Of Bob Marley Posters In Her Dorm Room And Yes Her Parents Gave Her A Full Ride To Pursue An Art Degree
#32 13-14 Year Old Me During My "Eminem Phase". That's A Hairbrush Hanging From My Lamp And All Of My Pictures From That Time Are Made Black And Grey With Gimp. Good Times
#33 My Friends Daughter Found Me In Our Junior High Year Book. And They Laughed, And Laughed...
#36 My Kindergardern School Pic. My Mom Asked Why I Didn't Smile I Said " I Was Embarrassed To." 5 Y/O Logic
#37 My Sister And I Had These Shirts Custom Made In Middle School. Yes We Also Used To Cut Our Own Hair
