the Fashion Spot

vintagesociety · 21-07-2008

Let me preface by saying.. Kate Moss and Erin Wasson are beautiful, have great style and have definitely developed there own look.. BUT I think there is a trend taking over where everyone is dressing identical to them. V-neck t's, ripped jean shorts, lacey black bras.. etc, etc.

This look is great for some, but I don't think it should be the definitive style today. Girls need to embrace their own look, their own body type and their own trends.

Any thoughts...

papa_levante · 21-07-2008

I hear that.

Many tween and teenage girls these days continue to look so alike: Abercrombie, American Eagle, Aeropostale. The three deadly As.

I could go on: Hollister, Old Navy, etc. Anywhere you can layer and dress preppy/jockish.

But yes, many are clones. It's not easy to define style, especially at a young age where girls are more prone to conform just to fit in.

SwanDiamondRose · 22-07-2008

agreed.

i do it too. sometimes it's just easy but sometimes it's just boring.

ChloeFrancoise · 22-07-2008

I kind of agree but sometimes people wear things that look similar to what someone else is seen in just because it suits their own taste. Of course sometimes though, people don't really think about whether the look they're going for is flattering on them and it won't look good if it was doesn't fit right.

**fashionista-ta** · 22-07-2008

Maybe a lot of people want to belong more than they want to discover their personal style ...

C. Bradshaw · 23-07-2008

Well i agree with fashionista-ta, because if u really care then you will notice that on your self i guess... But i agree it also have to do something with age I see it at my sister. ok, she's not interested in fashion at all but if you want to experiment with your clothes mistakes are included. i made so many weird fashionmistakes because of weird new combinations.... but you learn from your mistakes right? now im actually pretty happy with my style.. think it's pretty me.

MUXU · 25-07-2008

maybe they dont care about fashion? or what others are wearing just happen to be what they want themselves to be seen as?

i complain about the boring, clone like style in toronto but not like i can change them. i just watch them and sigh

though i dont think i had the problem of deliberately dressing myself to fit. i remember i wore this cardigan back in grade 5 cause it was practically the only thing i had and mean girls picked on outfits. i got pissed off but after a couple years i just say 'whatever, conformity is for boring people' and wore whatever i like that suit my fancy of the time

**softgrey** · 25-07-2008

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Originally Posted by vintagesociety

Let me preface by saying.. Kate Moss and Erin Wasson are beautiful, have great style and have definitely developed there own look.. BUT I think there is a trend taking over where everyone is dressing identical to them. V-neck t's, ripped jean shorts, lacey black bras.. etc, etc.

This look is great for some, but I don't think it should be the definitive style today. Girls need to embrace their own look, their own body type and their own trends.

Any thoughts...

yeah...
it's pretty painfully obvious...
you can see it really clearly if you scan the WAYWT thread...
cut off levis
AA mini skirt, pullover, lycra mini, chunky wedge/platform..
something with fringe, hippie headband...etc...

there are about 5 girls who seem to all have the exact same wardrobe...
you would think they shared a closet...

...

*it's VERY BANANARAMA... circa 1984...

but at least they look good ...
there are some people who manage to own and wear the exact same pieces and still look really bad...
i don't really know how they manage this...

maybe it's to do with the haircut as well...

sill · 25-07-2008

If people are comfortable in that 'suit' then let it be, I say. Especially on the summer, hot days are really those days where you just put on the lightest clothes you have and may that be cut-offs, lace bras and thin tees or a dress with sandals.

brokenenglish · 30-07-2008

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Originally Posted by softgrey

yeah...
it's pretty painfully obvious...
you can see it really clearly if you scan the WAYWT thread...
cut off levis
AA mini skirt, pullover, lycra mini, chunky wedge/platform..
something with fringe, hippie headband...etc...

there are about 5 girls who seem to all have the exact same wardrobe...
you would think they shared a closet...

...

It took me a few double takes to realize that wasn't just one girl.
Similar poses and everything.

pucci_mama · 30-07-2008

It has really become the Alexander Wang look...

I do like some of A.W work but is not so special when 100 others wear the same combinations... I also think its because A.W designs pieces which are relatively easy to emulate, ripped jeans..sheer tee shirts.. chains.