If there’s one art style and form of expression you may think works best without any rules, it would likely be fashion. But looking at most high street stores and fashion guides, you can get the picture that it’s anything put. Clashing colour combinations, ill fits and era trends, all of this can make you worry that the pair of trousers you have should be thrown away as soon as you purchased them, simply because they don’t fit some arcane rule that might not be here in two years.
Of course, most people just throw their hands up at all this style “advice,” and that’s where real expression can begin. You don’t have to go overboard either and wear an incredible amount of accessories or try to be super non-conformist to do it right.
So, this might make you wonder – what should I actually be wearing? Well, as ever, that’s up to you. But you may find some value in the following article that helps you understand what everyone gets wrong about fashion:
A Clean Garment In Good Condition Still Counts, Despite Age
Forget about eras if you can, because we now live in an age past all of that. If your clothes are in good nick, they don’t lose their validity. Any well-maintained garment, be that a decade-old jacket or a pair of vintage jeans can still look fantastic if it’s clean, fits well, and suits your taste.
Trends come and go, but good quality always stands out and that’s what matters more than anything else. Something that feels comfortable and holds up over time is worth keeping, even if it’s not the latest style, and so learning a few basic repairs can often do much more for your style than worrying about dressing for now. Because putting it simply, fashion doesn’t have an expiration date, and neither do the clothes you love.
It’s Fine To Shop All With The Same Brand
Another thing people often stress about is mixing brands. There’s this idea that you should have a wardrobe full of diverse labels to show off your style and even your wealth if you can accrue the best ones or most vintage. But if one brand consistently works for you, sticking with it makes sense and you don’t have to pretend otherwise, perhaps Rest Day Apparel, a brand your friend makes, or those passed down to you.
Maybe a particular brand nails the fit you like for your body, to use an example. Should you give that up just because you don’t think a small emblem of theirs should be on each garment? Not at all!
You Don’t Have To Buy, You Can Make, Too!
Upcycling old clothes, sewing your own designs, and for certain patching up an older piece can achieve more than any other form of expression, because here you’ve actually expressed yourself through the art.
This doesn’t mean you have to be a pro with a sewing machine either, as simple adjustments, like turning an old shirt into a cropped top or adding patches to jeans can help you save money and also learn to look good in older repurposed items. Once in a while this was the norm, but these days people seem to be averse to it. Maybe the change starts with you!
With that in mind, we hope you can dictate and express fashion on your own terms.
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