Gen Z mocks Millennial style: The great sock debate

It turns out that Generation Z (Gen Z) and Generation Y (Millennials) can be distinguished by their socks. Young people set new fashion trends and openly mock those who dress differently, pointing out their outdated style. What model of socks are we talking about?

Remember that Generation Y includes people born from 1980 to 1997 or 2000, while Generation Z starts from 1997 or 2000 and ends around 2010 or 2012. These dates may vary depending on the source.

It's no secret that every generation has preferences, including clothing-related ones. Millennials and Generation Z can often be distinguished at first glance. The critical factor here is style.

There are many humorous videos online on this topic, especially on TikTok. What are the main differences? Millennials love tight skinny jeans, and shirts or T-shirts must always be tucked into their pants. Meanwhile, Gen Z wears only wide-legged pants, including wide-leg models, cargo pants, or jorts, and the top of their outfits always hangs loosely.

There's one more significant detail that differentiates these two generations. Surprisingly, it's about socks, precisely their length. Millennials prefer short ankle socks—ideally, they shouldn't be visible above their shoes. On the other hand, Gen Z considers this the biggest faux pas and always wears long socks with sneakers or trainers, even up to mid-calf.

The style differences between these two generations are enormous, mainly based on opposites. But maybe we should end this generational ostracism and dress in a way that feels good.