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Many vintage fashion trends that were popular years ago are making a comeback this summer, according to trending posts on social media like TikTok and Instagram.
Strappy sandals, 4-inch seamed shorts, crop tops, denim outfits, and hoop earrings are now trending on social media with hashtags that make them easier to find.
To help you get up to speed on what’s becoming the hottest fashion this summer, we’ve put together a list to help you jumpstart your summer fashion.
One of the top trending nostalgic fashion hashtags on TikTok is #croptops which are back just in time to beat the summer heat.
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Crop tops that originated in the early 1970s are a great style option and are comfortable to wear on a hot summer day at the beach or for a day out on the town.
Crop tops originated in the early 1970s and are trending for a revival this summer.
Treehouse Boutique, located in the Fondren area of Jackson, offers a variety of crop tops to help you stay ahead of the resurgence of this summer fashion trend.
Where to buy:
Where: Tree House Boutique, 3000 N. State St., Jackson
When: Tuesday to Saturday
Weather: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $125 to $198
The TikTok and Instagram #denim trend has created new ways to show off your own personal style and creativity with 15-second reels.
The well-known denim fabric has recently become more desirable based on different production variations and is seen more frequently on runways, exhibitions and advertisements.
Denim was one of the most popular fabrics from the 1970s to the late 2000s and today it’s making a comeback.
Whimsy Willows Boutique located in Pearl offers a variety of denim items including skinny, skinny, baggy and super skinny jeans.
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Where to buy:
Where: Whimsy Willows Boutique, 734 Mackenzie Lane, Pearl
When: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm
Cost: $20 to 68
Lately, shorter shorts have become the norm for men and women as summer approaches.
The shorter shorts worn by social media influencers on TikTok have been all the rage lately with the hashtag #hoochiedaddyshorts showing social media influencers wearing 4-inch shorts.
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The fashion style was first seen in the 1920s in sporting activities, but later became a more substantial fashion statement in the late 1960s and 1970s.
The Lululemon sportswear store in Jackson offers shorts in all shapes and sizes for adults who want to be part of the trend.
Where to buy:
When: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm
Where: Lululemon, 4500 I-55 North, Suite 120, Jackson
Becauset: $20 to $40
4. Strappy Strap Sandals
Another popular trending hashtag on social media is #sandals, which has generated a total of 609.6 million views, according to TikTok.
The 1990s trend started out as a casual thong strappy sandal, but turned into a nostalgic trend for fashion models that returned in the early 2000s and are making a comeback again today.
The sandal is most commonly worn by women, but can also be worn by men.
Strappy sandals come in different styles that are made to suit any occasion and anyone who finds them intriguing.
Strappy sandals come in variations such as ankle strap, wedge, and back strap, which are the ones most often seen on beaches today, worn with summer shorts or with loose pants and tube tops.
Torrid located in Pearl offers just the right amount of options to choose from that can add a different perspective on fashion.
Where to buy:
Where: Torrid, 200 Bass Pro Dr., Pearl
When: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 7 pm, Friday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday Noon to 7 pm
Cost: $20
Adding earrings to your daily ensemble can give you a glamorous appeal. The hashtag #hoopearrings accumulates 42.3 million views on TikTok, bringing back several trends of the fashion accessory.
Hoop earrings became popular in the 1960s as a distinctive fashion statement for women. From the early 1960s to the late 2000s, hoop earrings became the norm for the fashion world.
Today, hoop earrings are not only a signature style, but also a symbol of infinity and wholeness, according to lackorecouture.com.
Kendra Scott, located in Highland Village in Jackson, is a high-end store known for its impressive collection of earrings.
Where to buy
Where: Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road, Jackson
When: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm
Cost: $250 to $500
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