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1. 1920s: Cloche Hats

Cloche hats were all the rage in the 1920s, but they were never the most flattering accessory for anyone. They were bell-shaped, fit snugly over your head, and often covered your eyebrows. So, wearers wound up looking more like swaddled babies in a bonnet.

Not to mention, this style was typically paired with shorter bob hairstyles and had a way of swallowing up the face, almost like a swim cap. You can still get this more old-fashioned style from The Vermont Country Store, or you can try a more modern take from Anthropologie...if you dare!

2. 1930s: Beach Dresses

While itty-bitty bikinis are a common sight at beaches today, women took a more modest approach to swimwear during the 1930s. There's nothing wrong with leaving some things up to the imagination, either, but beach dresses took the trend too far.

Typically adorned with ruffles and other decorative details, these garments were supposed to make you look chic as you lounged seaside. But they were really just impractical since, obviously, sand, water, and layers of fabric don't exactly mix well.

3. 1940s: Mini Bowler Hats

More than 80 years later, we're still confused about the rise of miniature bowler hats. These tiny pieces were perched awkwardly on wearers' heads and looked more like props from a costume party or play.

Mini bowler hats were simply too small to be practical yet too formal to be fun. And honestly, they were flat-out unflattering for most people.

4. 1950s: Poodle Skirts

Along with sock hops came poodle skirts, another fashion faux pas. These oversized, felt circle skirts feature applique poodles or other kitschy designs and were a hit with teenagers.

They were twirl-friendly, making them great for dancing, but the overly literal embellishments were more childish than anything. The silhouette might work for some outfits today, but the poodles can stay in the past.

5. 1960s: Paisley Print

It's no secret that 1960s fashion embraced bold, psychedelic patterns. Regardless, paisley print (like this dress), especially in loud and clashing colors, was one of the cringier choices.

The swirling designs were just overwhelming and made wearers look more like dated wallpaper. Plus, when people paired paisley dresses, tops, or pants with equally loud accessories, the result was visual chaos.

6. 1970s: Sweater Vests

We can thank the 1970s for groovy trends like tie-dye and bell bottoms, but sweater vests were more baffling. They weren't warm enough to be functional or stylish enough to be a statement piece.

So, these sleeveless knits toed an awkward line between preppy and pointless. Today, they've sort of made a comeback in baggier, more chic variations. But the classic fitted sweater vest can stay in the '70s.

7. 1980s: Sweatbands & Leg Warmers

In 2025, most people hit the gym in typical leggings or shorts with an oversized T-shirt or tank top. Back in the 1980s, workout classes looked more like overstimulating neon fashion shows.

Sweatbands and leg warmers are probably the worst offenders. They were meant to add flair to workout gear but were more about aesthetics than functionality.

Sure, a sweatband might be helpful, but leg warmers? Unless gyms in the '80s were equipped with crazy powerful air conditioning, it's hard to imagine anyone's calves were getting cold.

8. 1990s: Parachute Pants

Parachute pants were made from shiny, swishy nylon that, shocker, was the same material used for actual parachutes. These baggy bottoms typically came in neon colors or wild patterns, making them anything but subtle.

Aside from nylon not being very breathable, the style of parachute pants was just too loud and didn't really flatter silhouettes.

9. 2000s: Trucker Hats

During the 2000s, trucker hats with air-brushed fronts and mesh backs somehow became a must-have accessory.

Brands like Ed Hardy and Von Dutch really popularized this look among teens and young adults, who paired them with low-rise jeans or graphic tees. While they helped complete the ultimate Y2K aesthetic at the time, trucker hats have been replaced with more neutral baseball caps.

10. 2010s: Peplum Tops

Finally, peplum tops (like this striped one) are one of the most perplexing trends of the 2010s. They featured flared, ruffled hems that shot out from the waist and added more volume as opposed to defining someone's figure.

If you were a teen or college student during this regrettable era, you probably showed up to class or even parties wearing these tops. In hindsight, they weren't fun, flirty, or flattering.

1. Vest Top + Mid-Rise Jeans

A New Day Long Line Vest

Vest tops are undeniably trendy right now. Plus, they’re always going to be flattering on big busts and curves because you can adjust the buttons to your body accordingly!

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Mid Rise Slouchy Jeans

Opting for a basic white or black vest top and pairing it with some mid-rise baggy (or wide-leg!) jeans creates a nice contrast between dressier and more casual vibes, so your look can be comfy – but still polished. The sleeveless-ness of the vest top will keep you cool in warmer weather, too!

From there, you can take the look in whatever way you want, wearing it with some sleek sandals or even cowgirl boots for western charm.

2. High-Waisted Linen Pants + Colorful Cardigan

Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Super Wide-Leg Pants

High-waisted anything can be a great option for accentuating your curves, but linen pants are simply the premier choice for braving the warmer temps of springtime with ease. Shop for pairs with a drawstring waist, so you have the option of gently cinching your waistline and cleaning up your look.

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cardigan Sweater

Matching a frill-free pair of high-waisted linen pants (think plain white or black, or a simple striped number) with a basic tank and a colorful cardigan is another stunning spring outfit option for curvy bodies.

You’ll definitely want to reach for a cardigan on the lighter side, so you’re not stuck sweating too much. We recommend a butter yellow moment, since it’s the color of the season!

3. Biker Shorts + Long-Sleeve Button-Up

All In Motion Everyday Soft Ultra High-Rise Bike Shorts

Biker shorts for the win, we say! If comfort is where your heart lies, this spring outfit formula is as cozy as it gets. Put on some simple black biker shorts, then layer a lightweight long-sleeve button-up on top for perhaps the easiest look you’ve ever pulled together.

Quince 100% Organic Cotton Gauze Long Sleeve Shirt

This casual ‘fit looks great with platform sandals and sneakers alike, so the accessorizing is truly up to you.

4. Peplum Top + Wide-Leg Pants

Old Navy Sleeveless Lace Ruffle Top

Long gone are the exaggerated peplums of years past. Nowadays, you can find shirts with more subtle peplum shapes, all of which are supremely flattering for curvy body types because they create the illusion of a more seamless waistline.

A New Day Mid-Rise Wide Leg Linen Pull-On Pants

To match the flared look of a peplum top, pair it with wide-leg pants for springtime. Whether it’s more of a linen material or just straight-up denim, it’ll mirror the peplum of it all and make you feel (and look!) oh-so cute. We love wearing this combo with loafers or ballet flats.

5. Mini Dress + Tall Boots

Madewell Square Neck Linen Minidress

Dresses are pretty much all we reach for come spring and summer. If you simply cannot stand the thought of pants in the heat, we hear ya.

Steve Madden Riggs Knee High Boots

An easy spring outfit formula to put together would definitely be a breezy white mini dress alongside some taller boots to match your proportions! You can easily layer this one up with a cardigan, button-up shirt, or a denim jacket if you need more coverage.

Is Meryl Streep in the Narnia cast?

Meryl Streep is reportedly in talks to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig's Narnia movies. The casting rumor first broke on March 31, leading some people to wonder if it was an early April Fool's Day joke, until Deadlineconfirmed the rumor on April 3. Fans of the book have called the choice everything from "interesting" to "cruel," and the conversation revolves around one particular question: are they making Aslan female?

A lot of Narnia fans were taken aback by the rumor about Meryl Streep because of the fact Aslan is an allegory for Jesus (referred to in the Bible as the Lion of Judah) — especially since Aslan's mane is such an integral part of the series, and lioness' typically don't have manes.

When the White Witch sacrifices Aslan on the Stone Table in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, she shaves off his mane in an attempt to shame him and strip away his identity as King of Narnia. Lucy Pevensie hiding her face in his mane in Prince Caspian plays a huge role in bolstering her courage and faith, and the mane even comes into play during The Last Battle before (spoiler alert) Narnia gets destroyed.

'Narnia' fans have a lot of opinions about a female Aslan.

The most iconic visual of the Narnia series, arguably more than the wardrobe or the lamppost, is Aslan's mane. "If it’s true that Aslan has been changed to a female lion in the upcoming film, it’s deeply troubling that the filmmakers would make the choice to visually distance itself from The Chronicles of Narnia as it has always been known to its fans and the public imagination," one Narnia fan wrote on NarniaWeb. "It would be hard to look at a decision like that and not think that they were deliberately disassociating from the Narnia canon."

Another fan on NarniaWeb points out that having Meryl potentially voice a male Aslan "would be a fine way to convey the genderless nature of the soul. Aslan transcends all of that and was never bound by the idea of duality in the way that the ‘fallen’ believe they are."

@bereckerwentviral for his claim that fans who are upset about the casting simply "hate women" (yes, some of the backlash to Meryl's casting rumor has been atrocious). "I would like to officially say that if I die, I would be more than honored if Meryl Streep were to play me in my biopic, she’s the greatest to ever do it," he said in the comments.

"Meryl was hired based on merit. She’s the best," another Instagram user said in the comments.

However, Netflix hasn't confirmed Meryl Streep as Aslan.

Let the record show that, as of writing this story on April 7, Netflix hasn't actually confirmed anything about the movie outside Greta as director and Atonement cinematographer Seamus McGarvey as Director of Photography. Whether the film is a The Magician's Nephew adaptation, whether Daniel Craig is playing Uncle Andrew, and whether Meryl Streep is actually voicing Aslan are speculation at this point.

As one viral tweet puts it, "Increasingly convinced Greta either has no idea what she wants to do with this movie or has a vision so incredible nobody else can see it." Stay tuned for official casting announcements!