Fashion Isn’t About Trend: It’s About You

Admittedly, fashion is a challenging subject. The amount of new must-have items, celebrities wearing outfits that cost more than your monthly rent, and influencers all make it seem so convincing that you need a whole new wardrobe at least every season to keep in line with them. However, the secret that is not explicitly mentioned by anyone is that fashion is not about policies; it is an expression.

Nor do you have to buy the runway or fraud your credit card to look good. Fashion is just your personal statement to the world without uttering a single word to explain yourself. Or that is why it is so strong.

The Confidence Boost We Don’t Talk About Enough

Every one of us has an outfit. The one that helps you stand just a little taller, smile just a little bigger, and makes you think you could take on the world. It is the wonder of fashion, but that is not all it is; it is the confidence sewn into fashion.

I have the memory of when I wore a jacket made of leather in the first time in my school life. Such a fool I was, I felt like overpowering him. Walking into class was no longer such a thing. Then I realized: clothes do not simply cover us, they transform us in the way we even hold ourselves.

And it’s not about trends. It is about discovering what makes you feel like you can be bold and comfortable and be yourself.

Streetwear, Minimalism, or Vintage? Who Cares.

It is here that the majority of fashion blogs go wrong- that you must choose which side to be on. Are you streetwear? Are you boho? Are you a chic minimalist?

Why not… all of the above? Fashion is not about putting it in a box; it is about wearing it and wearing it till it fits.

• One day, I will be wearing bulky sweatshirts and sneakers.
  
  
• Well, wearing a fresh button-down top with a fitted pair of trousers.
  
  
• And sometimes? An old T-shirt with holes in jeans is invincible.

Fashion should be playful. You are just missing half the fun if you are so bound up in one type of physical appearance as to think that this is your style.

The Fast Fashion Problem (And What You Can Do About It)

Okay, now time to be honest. There is the dark side of fashion, the fast fashion. It is inexpensive, fashionable, and ubiquitous. However, it is also among the highest polluters on earth, not to mention the unethical labor practices of its various clothes.

Now I am not here to conscience-trip you. All of us have purchased fast fashion, and I still have some urgent purchases at H&M. However, the thing is that in this case, fashion can be cheap and eco-friendly.

• Thrifting is more than a trend; it is a treasure hunt. You will have exclusive items that nobody possesses.
  
  
• Invest in quality basics. Five really poor ones will not hold a candle to a good pair of jeans or a good jacket.
  
  
• Upcycle. Certainly, old jeans can be turned into shorts or dyed shirts via snipping or dying, respectively.

How to Find Your Style Without Copying Everyone

Here’s the question most people get stuck on: How do I even figure out my style?

Fashionable does not imply purchasing more; this is because it was fashionable, and you possess what is available to you.

• The question that most people become bogged down on is the question of how I actually come up with my style.
  
  
• The trick is that you just do not need a single style put in. But what worked for me, to start with, was:
  
  
• What makes you feel good? Not only what would suit others. That baggy jacket you keep shoving? That’s a hint.
  
  
• Experiment in small doses. Wear something outrageous or wear sneakers with a dress. One has to make commitments, one tries and tries.
  
  
• Mood boards do not exist on Pinterest. Saved outfit inspirations in phone. Trends will become apparent (you will find out, "oh, my, I like true neutral stuff" or I really prefer chunky sneakers).
  
  
• Comfort matters. Not into clothes that you can not get a breath of. When you are not in charge, right away you see it.

Fashion is not about showing off to people you do not know; it is how you dress your outside and match it to what is going on inside you.

Accessories: The Secret Weapon

Where the clothes are the staples, accessories are the shareholders. They can be used to turn a garment inside out. A plain white tee and jeans? Wear necklaces like layers, a heavy belt, and before you know it, you have a complete vibe.

• Sunglasses = instant cool.
  
  
• Watches = classical beauty (pun intended).
  
  
• Bags and shoes? They scream at you without uttering a hue and cry.

And do not discount the importance of small details. Even socks can add character. And funky patterned socks I proudly do wear. No shame.)

Fashion Is Personal, Not Perfect

The greatest error that individuals commit as far as fashion is concerned is that it has to do with being a perfect human. However, to be honest, some of my favorite appearances are a bit uneven; designers may combine some unusual patterns, use a bright color contrasting with its somber component, wear something oversized, and break the dress code.

Since fashion is never meant to blend in, it is meant to stand out. And that is why personal style is prevailing over trends every time.

Well, at the end of the day, it is all about identity. The trendiest individuals are not those who wear the most costly clothes; what makes them own them is what makes them trendy.

Here then is my counsel: cease to pursue each new drop. Worry not about what is in and what is not in. Create a wardrobe compatible with you. Play around, confuse things, and make your style change with your life.

At the end of the day, what you are wearing is not really what fashion is all about. How it feels to you, and whether it makes you feel yourself, then you are already stylish: that is, you have certainly made yourself feel like your best.