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# Frilly High-Waisted Pants
Lightsilk is a Lady Who Can Rock the Mom Jeans Look

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-04-06 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsilk
References: [lookbook.nu](http://lookbook.nu/look/379389-merry-late-christmas) & [lightsilk](http://www.lightsilk.com/)

'Lightsilk' as she is known by on the Internet, is one cutting-edge fashionista. Winning Teen [Vogue's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) 'Best Dressed Reader of the Day' and hyped up on Lookbook.nu, this young lady has a keen eye for fashion.

If you thought that [high-waisted denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanxshape-authentic-360-denim) was only suited for your mom and other boomers, Lightsilk will prove you wrong with her frilly high-waisted pants and other retro-fabulous looks.

Check her out above!

**Implications** - Businesses can find a lot of inspiration from bloggers on the Internet. Websites dedicated to showing off the talents of [young fashionistas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youthfocused-fashion-brand) such as lookbook.nu capture the love and attention of many fashion enthusiasts. Businesses can learn a lot from the Web community because users often give feedback that is very useful and can be used to a business' advantage.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 100% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Retro-fabulous Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace and incorporate retro-inspired styles into their collections.
- **Fashion Bloggers Influence:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with popular fashion bloggers to showcase their products and gain valuable consumer insights.
- **Online Community Feedback:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage user feedback from online communities to improve their products and services.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the growing demand for retro-inspired styles and collaborate with influential bloggers for marketing and consumer insights.
- **E-commerce:** Online retailers can enhance their platforms by incorporating features that facilitate user feedback and engagement.
- **Social Media:** Social media platforms can offer innovative tools and analytics to help businesses leverage user-generated content and engage with their target audience.

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