Local Threads
Outside of large cities, retail stores can be hard to come by. People in rural areas, though, still remain on-trend through thrifting and creative styling.
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BY ANDIE HUNT
ashion flourishes in most urban settings. When one thinks of the fashion capitals of the world, Paris, London, and New York City come to mind. What does fashion look like in rural America? It can’t all be denim and flannels. There are many factors that affect style choices whether it be need, interest, or ability. Fashion looks 176 | THREAD
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very different in rural America. Just because trends are seen more often in cities does not mean that they originated there. The overalls trend originated in the Midwest in the late 1800s as functional wear. The trend is now seen more commonly in streetwear and casual fashion. The same goes for flannels. The popular threads are now a staple in most people’s wardrobes,