I am often mistaken for being 'vain' and for thinking I am above others due to the way I dress. To me this is ridiculous as I can't for the life of me see how the clothing someone wears determines whether they are vain. Yes, fashion is often a route to self expression and individuality and this is one of the things I adore about the fashion world. However, it's unfair to judge others for the way that they choose to dress. I understand that it is programmed within us as humans to react and immediately judge others for their appearance ( no thanks to the many stereotypes we are fed throughout our lives ) but what a wonderful world it would be if everyone made a conscious decision to try and change that. I'm in no way saying I am perfect and that I don't occasionally subconsciously make a misconception about someones character due to what they are wearing, however I'm trying to change that.
Fashion may seem ridiculous and tedious to some people but to me it's more than just materialistic. It's freedom of expression, its historic and cultural. Fashion is a very fast paced industry. It's about looking forward to the next season, the next trends. That's something I love about it, there's no waiting around dwelling on things. You simply move forward and get on with it. I know I'm referring to clothing but it's something I like to interpret into general life situations and also my state of mind.
I have a serious love of clothes. Clothes have the ability to take my breath away and I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Some people are blown away by science or sports, and just because my passion comes in the form of fashion doesn't make me any less intelligent than someone who doesn't share the same interests.
I have a real love of people who have the confidence and ability to wear whatever they want, regardless of what people might think. At the end of the day you must dress for yourself, no one else. I think I'm getting there and I'm becoming more confident in my outfits however it's still daunting to me.
I hope you can agree with and understand my point to a certain degree. A conscious effort to accept others for their style, look and appearance could make a huge difference to others confidence and ultimately, happiness.
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