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Why Tie A Shirt Around Your Waist When You Can Buy A $270 Skirt With Fake Sleeves?

June 10, 2013 by Katelyn Holland
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Now that overalls are making a comeback, it only makes sense that other 90s trends follow suit. And nothing screams, “Angela Chase is my style icon” more than wearing a flannel shirt around your waist. I have to admit, I kind of love the whole “tying a shirt around your pants” trend (talk about convenient). I’m a sucker for 90s nostalgia: There’s still a little part of me that wants to dye my hair red, lean up against a locker and dream about Jordan Catalano. When I saw that 3.1. Phillip Lim had a printed pencil skirt with a flannel shirt tied around the waist, I fell in love. Until I realized that the flannel shirt was faux. As much as I love the trend, there’s no way I’d pay $270 (originally $450) for a skirt with a FAKE shirt tie around it. Maybe I could justify the price if I got a whole flannel, but just sleeves isn’t going to cut it. Seriously, Phillip Lim, for once I don’t need your designer expertise, I’m pretty sure tying a shirt around my waist is a DIY project I can handle.

What do you think of the trend’s revival? Check out the different grunge styles below and let me know what you think.

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3.1 Phillip Lim ‘Skirt with Shirt Tie’ in ‘Antique White’ ($270, down from $450)

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3.1 Phillip Lim ‘Skirt with Shirt Tie’ in ‘Black’ ($270, down from $450)

Rihanna also jumped in on the trend with a pair of white shorts with a fake denim shirt attached. Her version is slightly more reasonably priced:

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For more 90s throwback fashion, check out Nasty Gal x Lazy Oaf, Rihanna’s new River Island collection and our list of 90s TV style icons.

 

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