A few years ago, Mary-Kate Olsen was said to personify the “homeless chic” trend. But who really thinks chic when they think of the homeless? Today there is a new trend— “depression chic.”

By definition, depression chic is inspired by the stock market crash of 1929, and the 1920s in general, and is marked by flapper dresses and rural-influenced clothes. But it isn’t as blah as it initially sounds.

For men, depression chic is all about clothing that can hold up for a long time, with an emphasis on earthy colors like beige, brown and forest green. Back during the Depression, clothing like this was practical for men on the move, attempting to survive disasters such as the Dust Bowl.

A few years ago, Mary-Kate Olsen was said to personify the “homeless chic” trend. But who really thinks chic when they think of the homeless? Today there is a new trend— “depression chic.”

By definition, depression chic is inspired by the stock market crash of 1929, and the 1920s in general, and is marked by flapper dresses and rural-influenced clothes. But it isn’t as blah as it initially sounds.

For men, depression chic is all about clothing that can hold up for a long time, with an emphasis on earthy colors like beige, brown and forest green. Back during the Depression, clothing like this was practical for men on the move, attempting to survive disasters such as the Dust Bowl.