Ever looked back at old photos and wondered, “What was I thinking?” You’re not alone!
Fashion trends come and go, but sometimes they leave us questioning our sanity (lol). Picture this: the infamous low-rise jeans, the bedazzled everything phase, or the ultra-chunky sneakers that made us look like we were ready to moonwalk to another planet.
While trends can be a fun way to express ourselves, they don’t always flatter our unique features.
Think of that time when everyone was obsessed with neon colors. Sure, you might have felt like a walking highlighter, but did it really enhance your natural glow?
Or how about those oversized blazers that could double as a tent? Trendy, yes, but maybe not the best for a first date or an important interview.
It’s easy to get swept up in the latest fashion craze, but the real question is: does it suit you?
Just because it’s on the runway doesn’t mean it should be in your closet. So, before you rush head-first into the next big trend, take a moment to consider if it’s enhancing your look or just making you a fashion victim.
What’s a trend and how is it started? Oxford dictionary defines it as “a general direction in which something is developing or changing”
Trends starts when one person does something that becomes accepted and copied by other people. In the fashion world, most trends are started by fashion influencers and fashion designers.
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have made fashion content readily available at our fingertips.
In recent years, fashion-related content has become more popular especially after the COVID_19 pandemic era which had everyone stuck at home and glued to their phones.
7 Signs to Know If Your Favorite Fashion Trend Is Ruining Your Look
1. Comfort Level
If you constantly feel uncomfortable or fidgety in an outfit, the trend might not be right for you. Comfort often translates to confidence. Yes, I know we’re familiar with the phrase “beauty is pain” but it really shouldn’t be.
If your outfit makes you want to change within five minutes, it’s a sign that it’s ruining your look.
2. Body Shape
Not every trend flatters every body type. Make sure the trend you’re following complements your body shape and enhances your natural features.
Go for outfit trends that highlight your best features. If a popular trend does not go well with your body type you can sit it out and wait for the next one.
3. Color Compatibility
Some trendy colors might not suit your skin tone. Stick to colors that make you look vibrant rather than washed out.
Let’s take that neon phase for example, its was fun, but did it make you look like a highlighter pen? Not everyone can pull off a neon green outfit without looking like a traffic cone.
4. Fit
Make sure whatever outfit trend you’re going for fits well. For instance, following the oversized cloth trend can distort your silhouette and make you look shabby (if not done properly)
Fit is everything. Fashion is a matter of proportions, too big and you’re swimming, too small and you’re squishing.
So, before you follow that trend, ensure you find a balance.
5. Occasion Appropriateness
Another way to know if your favorite fashion trend is ruining your look is to consider if the trend is suitable for the occasion you’re attending.
Showing up to a formal event in oversized ripped jeans because they’re trendy can make you stand out in the wrong way. There’s a time and place for everything.
6. Personal Style
Fashion Icon Iris Apfel says “When you don’t dress like everyone else, you don’t have to think like everyone else” following this, always stay true to yourself.
Whatever fashion trends you’re following should align with your personal style. If it feels forced or unlike you, it’s probably not working.
7. Confidence Check
“Confidence is the best accessory you can wear”
If you’re an ardent follower, you’d know that I always preach confidence in all my posts. The best indicator that you look your best is your confidence level.
If a trend makes you feel less than fabulous, it’s definitely not the one for you.
Conclusion
I hope this was helpful.
Do well to share with your friends and family via your social media platorms.
Yours stylishly!