• BACK FROM THE 90s

These days, everything that’s old is new again, and that includes your dad’s wardrobe. What you might have written off as dorky and dated in your younger years is once again hot. Dad style is a comeback trend this year. It’s all about embracing normalcy, comfort and utility and the latest styles

Fanny Packs

The fanny pack became commonplace in the ‘80s and ‘90s as a useful bag for skiers and athletes, and it appears to be here to stay. For a more modern look, wear around your waist or shoulders. It’s a basic way to carry your stuff around, hands free. ADEBAYO OKE

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The Bad Vacation Shirt

Gone are the days of skintight shirts cut close to your body. As the decade has progressed, shirts for men have gotten progressively looser, and we’ve welcomed the patterns, prints and stripes of the late ‘90s back into our closets. Whether you’re going for a Fear and Loathing look, the oversized patterned shirt look is classic. Wear it either open and over a tee, buttoned halfway up, or buttoned all the way up. AUDREY LUNDA

Beyond Baggy Jeans

Unlike the dark-wash skinny jeans that recently took the fashion world by storm, dad jeans go perfectly with contrastingly shirts. opt for a fitted shirt to balance out the loose fit. Try sizing up for that effortlessly cool, low-rise baggy fit. Dad style is all about that laid-back vibe. JEREMIAH OGBODO

Flannel Shirts

A staple to ‘90s fashion and today they are still worn, around the head or waist. What else matches more perfectly with a flannel shirt is denim jean. WEFITTERO

hit. Think oversized denim, crewneck cuts, windbreakers, fanny packs and bulky white sneakers. Rooted in familiar simplicity, this understated movement lets you wear the clothes and not the other way around. Get into our favourite dad-inspired styles that papa probably rocked in the ‘90s that are totally rad today.

The Baseball Cap

This is a crucial element of the look. Wearing a baseball cap says “paparazzi. Alternatively, elevate your look by wearing it backwards. That tells people you’re far too cool for functionality. PIERRE LAURENT

Denim Dungarees

There’s nothing more freeing than wearing some baggy overalls. Apart from being a really great transseasonal outfit, you get to feel great pairing it with and some sneakers. JIMUSH

The Chunky Sneaker

Nothing goes better with a pair of dad jeans than a pair of dad sneakers. Besides being good to look at, chunky sneakers are also incredibly comfy, any colour will do. And remember, the chunkier the better. RICHIE

Just Like Dad

This easy-to-wear look should be in your heavy rotation. Wear a light wash denim shorts, a bright colour or pattern shirt, white ankle socks and sneakers. Ultimate dad style, achieved. TIMINI EGBUSON