'Are
you really going out in THAT?' Those are usually the last words we hear as the
front door slams behind us. That one recurring statement parents seems to
prattle at every given opportunity without fail. Every teenager, throughout the
history of time, has hit a point in their life when they feel that spark of
rebellion kick in. That moment when they cause their dad to gain a bald spot
and their mother...to turn into their own mother! We attempt to convince
ourselves that they'll never notice those six extra piercings hanging out of
our lips, ears and nose. Or, maybe they'll just ignore those ten inch stilettos
we shuffle out the door in. It never happens. Ninety percent of the time we're
hit by a barrage of rifle fire and shelling, that cause wounds so deep we dare
not risk another trip to the front line. 'It wasn't like that in our day!'
another famous line rehearsed over several generations. There is no denying the
fact that society has rapidly developed over the past few years, especially in
the area of fashion.
Exploring
through the past, fashion has made a major impact on the development of our
world. From the start of time fashion has been an instrument of individuality,
protest, creativity and expression. Young people have led the way in new
fashion trends for centuries, combining various looks and creating extravagant
styles. Women in particular, have the ability to express themselves through
their clothing. From 18th Century gowns to 21st Century miniskirts,
it seems women felt the need to flash more flesh as the years rolled by. Before
the First World War, women never dreamt of wearing trousers, but as they were
called to the factories, they discovered the magic of moving freely without the
wind blowing around their knees. No matter how many centuries pass, women will
always have an attraction to fashion. Honestly, who has never heard the
expressions 'A woman can never have too many shoes,' or 'I don't care how much
clothes I own; I have nothing to wear,’ Although, are those statements simply
stereotypical? Does every woman have a desire to spend every last cent on
clothing?
Young
people of today's world are highly influenced by the media. Their fashion
beliefs often originate from a glossy photo shopped magazine or a television
screen. Brainwashed into believing shorts that barely cover your ass is the way
to go, young people often lose sight of reality. They never think twice about
the image they have created and instead convince themselves it's simply what
everybody wears. It's not only women who follow the influence of the media, men
often go around with their pants around their knees because they think it's
'cool'. I'm not sure who started that trend, but someone should have told them
to buy a belt! This issue in my opinion is only
getting worse as the years roll by.
People seem to be shot down no matter what they look like, so why
is the world so concerned about the 'latest fashion trend'?
What is fashion...? It is a collective opinion on a particular
'must have' trend. However, these people often forget that the human body isn't
a set size. There's no such thing as a perfect body, there's no such thing as
the right ass or legs or face or weight. Some people will look like they're
drowning in a maxi dress and others just can't squeeze into those super fitting
skinny jeans. People should realise this sooner rather than later. It seems to
me that the media change their opinion on a daily basis as to how a young
person should really dress; one day they're criticized over wearing a short
dress the next everybody has adapted the style. It's an absolute disgrace to
see such an overwhelming amount of people who think it's acceptable to
demoralise each other on the basis of looks. It is not OK to publicly attack
anybody.
Don't get me wrong! I have a strong passion for fashion and a firm
supporter of Lady Gaga 'Meat Dresses’; I can't see any problem with expressing
yourself through your clothes.
Sure, if you feel the need to
wrap yourself up like a sausage roll fire ahead, but not all fashion trends
need to be so bizarre! Fashion can be elegant and trendy without breaking the
borders of nudity. As a teenager myself, I enjoy discovering the new trends
that circulate the fashion world on a daily basis. One only has to search the
internet or flick open the latest copy of 'Vogue', to find their dream dress.
Although, for the everyday average person, the prices of High Street fashion limit
you to a pair of socks. If you've ever noticed a girl in a shop holding a
fashion magazine, you can almost be certain she's attempting to match a dress
worth two grand with one on the sale rack. Who can blame her! Woman will always
find a way when it comes to their clothes.
Young people definitely have a love for fashion; but that doesn't
essentially mean they're fashionable... There will always be those teenagers
who decide to defy the basic rules of fashion and are determined to stand out
among the crowd. What they don't realise is this; to be noticed isn't always a
good thing, especially if the clothes you've chosen are too revealing. At that
point, you're being noticed for all the wrong reasons. If one wishes to survive
in this world of frocks and frills, one must carefully study the following
pointers.
1. The number one
rule according to my teacher, 'When wearing a dress never go high and go low!'
2. If you got hit by
a bus... Do you really want everyone to see your underwear?
3. Would you put that
dress on, if you knew your photo would end up on a billboard?
4. Buy a belt – no
more to be said
5. Fluorescent dresses
are not cool, and never were (unless of course you want to look like a traffic
cone)
6. NEVER wear anything
edible.
