Here at Thursday Detention, we celebrate people for who they are. That being said, it's time to look at some of the more... fashion-forward fits of our middle school years. We hope you walk away from this article with inspiration and joy. And also more self-respect because at least you don't dress like this.

This reminds me of the time I described myself as a “stylish fashion diva”

This outfit is immaculate; it really captures the essence of “Christian Girl Autumn”

This one's for 12-year-old me dancing (more like flopping) around my room after watching Dance Moms

For the sake of my middle school self, I really hope you have a frappuccino in that Starbucks cup

Who knew stripes under different shades of green would become SO FASHION FORWARD

Well, that’s concerning...let’s move on from this, shall we?

Good ‘ol Abercrombie and Fitch...we don’t really hear from them anymore. I wonder what happened?

That’s one darn tootin’ good costume

I think I’ll caption this one: “Finally sweater weather!!!”

I spy… A very middle school coordinated neon pink outfit, the whole family sitting in silent panic mode, little brother unfazed by the fact that there is a bird on his head

Emo Tumblr phase. Period

Harry, is that you? *said in British*

Strike a pose! There’s nothing better than an impromptu photo shoot in middle school

4 adolescent girls, 4 frappuccinos, 1 Abercrombie and Fitch shirt…it really just sums up the middle school experience

Two is better than one: Why just have a choker, or a rainbow loom bracelet, when you can have a rainbow loom choker?

If I saw that at night I would be scared

Middle schoolers are true rebels, so this is what happened when mom told her to smile. Alexa, play "Skater Girl" by Avril Lavigne

Ahh yes... the Santa Monica Brandy Melville wall. Now we only need the angel wing mural and the trendy middle school Instagram feed will be complete

Here is an excellent display of one of the most coveted items of the middle school era: the Brandy Honey Shirt

Not sure what to say about this tarp situation...

I’m sensing major oui oui baguette vibes

You know the outfit is good when you’re matching the furniture and decorations