Gen Z has officially declared leggings cringe — and we have thoughts. In this episode we dive deep into the millennial fashion identity, from the legging wars to skinny jeans, side parts, ballet flats and everything in between. We unpack a real New York Post article showing how Gen Z gym girls are ditching fitted leggings for baggy sweats due to body image concerns — and ask whether this says more about fashion or about the damaging way women have always been taught to feel about their bodies. We also get real about the frustrations of shopping as a woman over 30: inconsistent sizing, the ASOS returns policy, buying online when you can't see how clothes actually look on your body type, and why the fashion industry still has so far to go. Plus — nostalgia overload. We talk skinny jeans, body con dresses, crop tops, statement necklaces, wedge trainers and why millennial fashion made sense for the bodies we actually have. This one is fun, honest, a little chaotic, and ends with a rallying cry: wear what makes you feel powerful. Leggings included. ✨ What You’ll Learn Why millennials are still ride-or-die for leggings (and why we'll never give them up)The shift from skinny jeans and body con dresses to wide leg and baggy everythingHow fashion trends have always been tied to body image pressure and media standardsThe frustration of inconsistent clothing sizing and why the fashion industry is failing womenASOS returns policy — are they punishing normal shoppers?Why online shopping is still broken for women who don't look like runway modelsNostalgia: ballet flats, statement necklaces, crop tops, side parts and wedge trainersWhy millennial fashion actually made sense for our bodiesThe body dysmorphia question — is it generational or is it always going to affect women?💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: fto30podcast@gmail.com millennial fashion, gen z vs millennial, leggings debate, women over 30, females thriving over 30, millennial women podcast, body image and fashion, fashion trends 2025, millennial style, skinny jeans comeback, wide leg jeans, body con dress, ASOS returns, online shopping problems, clothing sizing issues, body dysmorphia women, fashion podcast, women empowerment, thriving over 30, millennial nostalgia, gen z cancelled, leggings workout, athleisure, female podcast UK, fashion and self confidence