Buckle Up: How Viral Listicles Are Your New 2025 Trendsetters and Why Resolutions Are Out!

Forget resolutions—viral listicles are the new cool-kid trend for 2025! Out with the old goals, and in with the sensational battle of "ins and outs." Dive into social media, folks, because these lists are your new barometer of cool. Who needs specific goals when you can simply declare what's hot and what's not?

Outfit repeating makes a bold comeback, while photo dumps take the backseat. And get this: the hashtag #insandouts is racking up over 44,000 posts on TikTok, transforming our feeds into a whirlwind of trend mania. The allure? It's all about quick wins and snagging those likes.

Picture this: screenshots from iPhone Notes app giving you that insider feel, or flashy lists plastered over glamorous backdrops. Fashion guru Camille Charrière is taking dancefloor snogging and worn clothes to new heights. Meanwhile, trends like paywalls, pavlova, and purple (yes, lavender!) are being championed by The Love List. And in the world of high society, Vogue is axing themed weddings and buttonhole flowers.

The bratty vibes of 2024 aren't letting up, with everyone favoring dancing and a nostalgic nod to cigarettes. Yet, ChatGPT and billionaires are getting booted out, signaling a shift in the mood among millennials and Gen Z.

But wait, listicles aren't exactly a fresh concept. Back in 1978, The Washington Post’s Nina Hyde was listing trends. Now, the power of social media lets anyone with a digital pulse declare what's culturally coveted.

Today's lists are more about personal flair and witty observations—a cultural commentary that skips the stringent analysis of yore. They offer a glimpse into what lights people up, whether it's a leisurely bath or crispy salt and vinegar chips.

However, it's not all glam and trendsetting. These lists can sometimes hit a judge-y tone, sparking feelings of envy or inadequacy. So tread carefully, trendsetters!

With every brand hopping onto this trend, it's only a matter of time before "ins and outs" become, ironically, out. Who knew listicles could rule our cultural universe? Buckle up and watch as these viral trend-oracles shape our year!