Search the internet and youll find thousands of #MiddlePartChallenge videos testing its supposedly superior aesthetics.
Suddenly, we millennials were dating ourselves, and I didnt want to look oldwho does?
Lately, though, there is blessed evidence that the reign of the middle part may finally be over.
THE CENTER CANNOT HOLDFrom the flapper to the disco era, a side part part has recurring charm.
Even the fantastical windblown bouffants on the models at Marc Jacobss fall 24 collection had a distinct slant.
These severe center parts immediately made you feel like you had a style.
What is it about a middle part that makes it seem low-maintenance but also pulled together?
Emily Blunt, in a side part, at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Hair dovetails in with that.
But hang on: Not everyone can change how they part their hair so easily.
It falls the way it falls.
Bette Davis, with a side part, as an flapper inThe Rich Are Always With Us
Regardless of trends, Buckett adds that side parts tend to be more flattering.
Convinced, I book my appointment with him that week.
As his assistant combed my wet locks, she looked at me in the mirror.
Down the middle or to the side?
I felt a flicker of panic.
What feels right today can feel wrong tomorrow.
Thats the freedomand beautyof fashion.
To the side, I answered.
