Fashion is planned obsolescence at it's peak, Items made to only last a season. The only thing I can think of that even comes close is electronics. Fortunately some items are cyclical as well and if you take good care of your clothing everything will come back in to style eventually.
There are things that are very trendy right now that I can not stand. Not to offend anyone, like I said, this is about being true to yourself so I am certainly not trying to bash anyone Else's style. I hate Ugg boots. I have since they started showing up several years ago. I also hate leggings. I have a few pairs because they are comfortable to wear under roller derby shorts during the winter, and as a mother comfort in general has a new found place in my heart. (and my poor heels are getting dusty-and obsolete ;) in the closet). I don't like most of the 80's resurgence and I LOVE that this spring is all about underwear as outer wear (and yes, I am aware that that actually started in the 80's before Stella McCartney's infamous slip dress) and I can never get enough of the old " New Look" that Dior made the staple of 50's fashion. I also Love the tailored suits that were hot in the 40's and tend to prefer flattering to comfortable, though I don't know what I would do without my jeans! Then there is American apparel, which is awesome for basics but there is always an element of WTF? when it comes to some of their dance wear, swimwear and bodysuits.
Staying true to yourself is always wise, as a musician if you change too much to follow trends you will be a "sell out" as an artist you will be "unoriginal" and in fashion, as a person you may be a "trend whore" or a "slave to fashion"- whatever. Those are kind of rude. What I try to avoid by staying true to myself (and yes I can wear some really unusual things sometimes) is looking back on pictures and thinking "I can't believe I wore THAT!"
So take care, and stay true to yourself in all endeavors!
I think this can very well be applied to other aspects as well. Indeed, artisans often fall prey to trends, only to create something unoriginal. You are right: it's best to stay true to oneself. :)
ReplyDeleteNice piece :) I think you are right but people get swept up in doing what they are told to do.
ReplyDeleteI used to always been a believer in using thrift store and vintage clothing paired with a modern piece, was cost effective and was individual.
Now, I can afford to occasionally buy designer stuff I treated myself to a Dana Buckman jacket 8 years ago and it is like new, black jackets don't really go out of style unless they have great big shoulder pads :) I can pair it with formal pants or jeans, love it.
Have a wonderful weekend, T.
wow, these are some good ones. Leg warmers are one that seem to be coming back in that I always was like - huh? Style is funny - looking back at photos of myself from the 80s is quite frightening. Now that I am older I find myself wearing more of what I like than when I was younger and worried more about what other people were doing.
ReplyDeleteI can't say that I was ever a slave to fashion, I think that I wore only sweat pants from about 1980 through 1985, definately not the style, but I don't think that anyone ever gave me a hard time about it either. It is interesting to watch what you wear go into and out of style over time though.
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I think this philosophy applies to everything across the board...be true to you as an artist, Mom, etc. Oh and I, too, cannot stand Uggs...my cousin wears them 24/7 and I can't figure out why!! Great, inspiring post
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