Are You a Slave to Fashion?

The Changing Faces of Fashion

WHETHER we realize it or not, our daily decisions as to what we will wear are shaped at least to a degree by fashion.  (Not me, I don't fall for what society or fashion magazines says that I should wear.  They are just out to get rich. I wear what is comfortable to me, because I stay true to myself and I refuse to let anyone dictate to me, what to buy or what to wear to keep up with some stupid fad that is going around) Ultimately, the forces of fashion largely determine what is available to buy.

Even items of clothing that we now take for granted were once the latest style. The man's dress shirt and necktie, for instance, became the fashion  rage over a century ago.  And the woman's sweater became an established life style back in the 1920's.  

Two basic desires fuel the fashion industry-novelty and conformity. Nearly everyone likes to wear something new. That is why we sometimes buy clothes, not because an older garment has worn out, but simply because we want a change.  (bologna, people are brainwashed into believing that we all need to buy these clothes.  They commercials have a way of  brainwashing without anyone really knowing it, to buy these clothes.)   At the same time, we do not want to look out of place, so we buy clothes that conform to some degree to the style worn by our associates.   (Well, not everyone can afford these types of clothing; and if  everyone is so afraid of  what people will think about what they wear, then, they are as paranoid as some people in certain institutions. I am not trying to offend anyone, just trying to help people realize, you don't have to do or wear things that other people do or wear. Do what is comfortable for you to a certain degree, there are limitations as to whether you want to look like you are from a horror movie or were born in a pig sty. Granted some people can't afford clothes.  But if you can afford them, don't dress like you can't, some of you know what I am talking about. punk style etc..  that is a fad. Just being truthful and honest here. )    Over the centuries the clothing industry has catered to -and sometimes exploited -these desires for novelty and conformity.

Next time: Are You a Slave to Fashion? - The Changing Face of Fashion/ A Brief History

From the Awake! magazine