My Favorite Fashion Look
September 29th, 2011Fashion is such an individual preference but everyone has an opinion on what they like and dislike or which fashion look they should go for or not. There exists today a plethora of different styles, designers, patters and brands to chose from and not all of them are appealing or professional looking for certain occasions. My personal styles will be reflected in this article as well as styles that I believe a large amount of my peers are praying will pass quickly.
Choose a fashion look that will agree with your features
My favorite fashion look for women depends on the appearance of the woman, including her hair color, body shape and skin tone. For myself, a young woman with dark hair, who is larger than average women and has very fair skin tone, I like the look of dark wash jeans with a light colored top. As fall approaches, lighter hues such as robin’s egg blue, light pink, and lavender are favorites for lightweight sweaters. Paired with dark slacks or jeans, this outfit can be worn to any type of gathering or event from a bonfire to a company party.
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In the case of younger men, the fashion of sagging pants, jerseys, and torn jeans do not appeal to me. I would much rather see a young man in un-torn jeans, a t-shirt or button down shirt which can either be plain or plaid. My favorite look for a man includes a mix of casual and formal when a casual outfit is completed with a dark colored sports jacket. This gives the appearance of formality with the addition of comfort and brings the outfit to a slightly higher level without too much effort or cost. Young men should present themselves as more respectful and interested in their appearances than they have been in recent years. The attire one wears makes a personal statement about judgment and personality.
What more can you add to complete your own fashion look?
Women’s fashion includes other stylistically pleasing additions to the outfit beyond the clothing choices. Footwear, make-up, and hair design are also important to take into consideration for style and fashion. Personally, I think make up should look natural on a woman rather than looking painted on. Bold colors or neon tones are not acceptable, although they have become rather popular in recent years among younger girls. The same goes to hair coloring. If hair does not naturally occur in the color, there is no need for anyone to dye their hair that tone. It gives off poor perceptions of the person.
Footwear varies throughout the seasons when you live in a climate where the seasons bring extreme temperatures. My favorite footwear includes tall boots with short sturdy heels, plain running shoes for exercise, and a dark shoe for daily wear. During the summer, sandals are cute and fun but there is a time when wearing flip-flips is not acceptable. For example, in the rain, when the shoes become slick and dangerous or painful to walk in or when going out somewhere more formal. Recently, Ugg boots have become popular despite the research that they can cause problems to the arch of the foot. These boots come in a variety of heights and colors and often are suede or woolen. In the winter, they absorb the salt and often are left with a white residue which does not look nice. These boots are warm and comfortable and keep the elements out, which I think we can all agree is the main focus when you live in an area which receives a lot of snowfall and slush melt. On a more formal level, I think high heels are appropriate for most situations and my favorites include peep-toes and pumps. The beauty of high heels is that they come in a variety of fashions, colors, styles and heights. They can fit into any woman’s outfit and give her an elegant look of sophistication as well as making her appear taller, thinner and have more toned legs.
Men’s footwear is something that does not get as much notice as female footwear choices. On average, men tend to wear tennis or running shoes most often with a plain black dress shoe for occasions. I appreciate when men wear cowboy boots as it gives a rugged, manly appearance while still looking more formal and handsome than some of the other options available. These are boots made for work and walking and are very comfortable in addition to looking nice. I approve of some nice leather work boots for the working man and think that wearing them gives him a tough look as well as the added safety while on the job.
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Fashion is a constantly changing creature with as many options as designers imaginations can present. Although there are fads that come and go, as well as some that stick longer than they should, there will always be the classically approved styles which present a well-rounded, smart fashion look for both men and women. For example, the classic little black dress has been a staple in every woman’s wardrobe for decades and presents the sophisticated, simple, elegant look of beauty. The little black dresses now come in a variety of lengths, styles, embroidery or enhancements and strap or sleeve lengths, but it is still recognized as a classic item of dress wear.
Although I love seeing the new styles of clothing make their appearances and appreciate how exciting it may be for the designers to see their dreams come to fruition, I am most attracted and appreciative of the simpler looks for both men and women and feel that having basic, good quality items will give a better appearance, and will last longer than if I or anyone else were to constantly buy the newest fad fashions as they make their rounds throughout the seasons and years. One or two pieces now and then which are beautiful can be appreciated but in most cases, the clothing will be out of fashion by next spring and will no longer be appropriate or fashionable to a vast majority of the public. My motto is to find your own fashion look which means discovering what you like, what compliments your own style sense and features and to stick with it rather than trying to blend in with the rest of the crowd.
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