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Written By Ashley Lindo
What'sYour Styl e?
What's the point of following fashion trends? Of course,
maintaining a stylish and modern wardrobe is the goal for many fashionistas. Nothing feels more exciting than purchasing attire for the next event. However, it?s no secret fashion is a continuous cycle that repeats itself every few decades, more recently it has been every few years. Outfits that were worn by our young, great grandmothers are being seen on their great grandchildren and it is like no time has passed at all. Year 2000 fashion is a big thing amongst generation z and it is only two decades old! So one can conclude that trendsetter behavior begins with the mentality to stay ahead of the curve and following trends minimizes the potential to set them. While following trends helps a lot of people stay hip and with the times, stepping outside the box and creating the confidence to look different opens the door for opportunities to be the next
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Don?t get it misconstrued. There is absolutely nothing wrong with perusing your favorite fashion magazine, tearing out all the pages with the cute outfits you want to
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with dark roots and neon ombre ends. Zendaya makes a tuxedo suit look better on her than any of her male counterparts. The biggest contribution to any look is confidence. A trendsetter is only a trendsetter because they decided to muster up the confidence to wear something out of the box. They have a trusting relationship with their gut and choose to listen to it no matter what. Think about it, somebody had to be the first person to wear something. Let it be you!
Today, social media platforms increase the volume rate at which individuals are viewing current trends. Unfortunately, with instagram being the number one source for inspiration, repetition
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individuals must work harder to differentiate themselves from the norm in order to be seen. The best way to do that is to turn down following trends, stick to personal style and turn up the confidence; the biggest contribution to any look. To conclude, following current trends is a good starting point for fashionistas but isn?t the only thing that contributes to trendsetter status. Pairing thinking outside the box with personal style and having confidence to stand firm in your rock and fantasizing about them with your favorite glass of red wine on a Friday night. That is a must needed self care activity that nobody should disagree with. In fact, this summer trends like abstract prints and sheer materials have been catching a lot of attention as stars like Ryan Destiny, Normani and Chloe Bailey have recently been spotted wearing. As the rise of subconscious fashion continues to grow, some designers are recycling unconventional items like sneakers and turning them into avant garde corset tops.
However, don?t get too concerned about what the current trends actually are. It is almost as easy as deciding to wear what you want to wear unapologetically and letting the rest take its course. Fashion is so fickle that what people may think is hideous one year may be the exact thing the retail stores can?t keep on the shelf the following year. For example, Billie Ellish inspired an innovative way to wear hair
fashion choices is a sure way to transition to trendsetter behavior.
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