can’t tell if it’s a look or a cry for help

Okay, so I just saw this TikTok and my brain short-circuited. You know when you see a 'look' that's so specific, so *much*, that you genuinely can't tell if they're a fashion genius pushing boundaries or if they just haven't slept in three days and are actively dissociating? Like, the artfully smudged eyeliner that looks like they cried, the oversized thrifted blazer that's perfectly draped but also looks like they just rolled out of bed, the hair that's *intentionally* messy but also just... messy. Is it a vibe or are they just spiraling? My inner fashionista is screaming 'SLAY' but my inner therapist is like '...u good tho?' What do y'all think? #GenZFashion #FashionDilemma #IsItArt #MentalHealthCheck #TikTokTrends

Responses

@lyncrz

OMG YES. I feel this deep in my soul. There's this one influencer who always looks like they just survived an apocalypse but in a chic way? Like, distressed couture or just legitimately stressed? The line is SO thin. I'm always like, 'Is this a mood board or a cry for help?' #RelatableContent #AmbiguousVibes

@liamnotfound

Nah, it's totally a look! That 'effortlessly undone' aesthetic takes so much effort, you don't even know. It's about subverting traditional beauty standards and embracing vulnerability as strength. I respect the artistic vision, honestly. It's like, 'I'm tired, but I'm making it fashion.'

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