Style vs Trends (Trends Don't Work)
- Faith and Femininity
- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 7, 2023
As someone who loves fashion and the timelessness of many styles, I can honestly say trends don't work and they hinder your style more than anything. As a certified Image Consultant, I can tell you why trends don't work and why they don't last. I don't mean you shouldn't try trends, or all trends are terrible, and everyone should avoid them. I just mean why they aren't the end all be all of fashion and if you're not into fashion and you would like to be then maybe trends aren't for you.
The reason is because you're going to confuse yourself on what you should and shouldn't wear. Is this considered trending? Should I get rid of this item because it's considered outdated? What should I do? Should I just give up on caring about the way I look? The answer to all of that isn't as complicated as you may think. While yes, it's important to stay current and know what works and what doesn't it's also important to choose your own style that way no matter what the trend is you will always look good.
You may be asking yourself what does that even mean? How will choosing my own style help me look stylish and chic no matter the trends? The answer is simple and that is finding a style that works for you. Once, you've figured out your personal style you won't care what the trends are and while you may look different from everyone following the trends you will also look better. Not only will you look better you will exude confidence, receive compliments, feel better about yourself, and you will probably have people looking to you for style advice. Finding your personal style is a lot easier than you think and I have written a few articles on why style matters, how to shop, and finding your personal style and the links are below.
Constantly keeping up with the trends can confuse you and will keep your head spinning if a new trend comes and suddenly everything you own is considered "dated" and you will feel the need to give up. That is why personal style matters and picking a style that suits you is essential. You can try new things and have fun with your clothes, but you also need to assess what looks good.
Being stylish and being trendy are totally different and once you figure that part out then you'll want to have your own personal style. Someone who is stylish knows what to wear for every occasion and knows how to instantly put an outfit together. While someone who is trendy only sticks with what is considered trendy, but majority of the time do not know how to dress. For instance, oversized tops, bottoms, coats, and big sneakers are currently trending. However, people who only go by trends put everything in one outfit and they look like bag ladies, nothing is figure flattering, and they don't look expensive or classy and that is the cold hard truth. Being stylish however, may take a trend and make it their own by knowing that you don't put every trend in one outfit. When it comes to style balance is key. Balance is your friend, and you should always remember that concept.
Someone who chooses personal style over trends doesn't get confused on what to wear, and if I should throw these items out, and I can't keep up with fashion because it's a mess! Once you choose your personal style and stick with it the trends will not do anything and will not kill your style. The trends won't even phase you because you're staying true to yourself. You can use some of the trends and incorporate them in your style, but they won't make or break your style. When those trends are over you will most likely continue to use them to your advantage. While everyone else is seeking new trends or confused by them you'll know exactly what to do. Knowing your style and loving fashion exceeds trends and you won't just absorb them and be consumed by them. Stay tuned for more articles on style and femininity!
Remember our feminine sister’s personal style over trends! If you are interested in getting styled with Faith and Femininity online, please email us at faithandfemininity00@gmail.com.
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