Psssst… Are you a Millennial (aka a human born between the years 1981 and 1996)? Have you been scrolling Instagram wondering where all the cool kids went, and why you suddenly have this song stuck in your head?
I can tell you why: it’s TikTok, the social media app that has been languishing in the phone of your neighbourhood teenager for several years now. And while the lovely Gen Z seems to have a monopoly on certain trends there, I can promise you there is plenty to enjoy for us Millennials as well.
So, in no particular order, here are ten reasons why I think Millennials should be on TikTok:
Millennial fashion TikTok
The throwback audio clips
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Because we are too busy for long form video tutorials and quick GRWM videos are so bingeable
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Enable 3rd party cookies or use another browserMillennial comedy unpacking the toxic stuff our parents read to us
Because we can afford Sephora makeup now and the makeup swatches are 👌🏼
To unpack your three style words and edit your closet
To stay on top of trending products that other cool Millennials swear by
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Enable 3rd party cookies or use another browserTo scope out dreamy thrift scenes
Because Instagram has gone the way of skinny jeans and side parts, and the app FKA Twitter feels a little incel-ish these days
And finally… Because the Gen Z vs Millennials debate is a bore and feels vaguely like the invention of a modern-day Don-Draper-eqsue digital marketer. Yes, we are two distinct generations. Yes, there is room for all of us.
Take my word for it: TikTok is fun if you curate your algorithm properly.
So no matter what generation you fall into, give it a go, and follow me while you’re at it. I share outfit photos, thrift tips, behind the scenes from my shop, and random musings from my day-to-day life.