FASHION AND TRENDS.

 Trend and fashion are two words we often use to discuss clothing and styles. Although these two words can be sometimes used interchangeably, these two words have different  meanings. Trend refers to what is popular at a particular point in time whereas fashion refers to latest and popular styles of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior.

What is Trend ?

Trend refers to what is popular at a certain point in time. The term trend is often used in relation to fashion. In the fashion industry, trend refers to the fashions that are popular at a given point in time. For example, swing dresses were the trend in the 1950s. The colors blue and orange were trendy colors in 2014. Trends in fashion can be influenced by several factors including political, social, economic, and technological.

The term trend is sometimes also used similarly with fashion

What is Fashion? 

Fashion refers to the popular style of clothing, hair, accessories, makeup, footwear, etc. Fashion can also refer to the latest and most admired styles.

Change is the one constant factor in fashion. Fashions are constantly changing; introduction of new styles and reinvention of classical styles are the major factors for this change. Celebrities – actors, musicians, royalty and other popular figures always influence fashion.

 White tank tops, floor-sweeping hemlines and oversize moto jackets are selling like hotcakes. At least that’s what retail stores and fashion sites say as they butter up shoppers for a fall splurge. 

Some Top Fashion Trends for women:

. Wider, looser jeans

Those who have  been hanging on to skinny jeans and resisting the roomy jeans trend, this is the moment to jump in. Those wanting a classic look can try a relaxed straight cut, boot cut or flared jean. 

. Matching print sets: 

They are not only super cute, but also easy to wear almost anywhere. Without needing to find a complementary color, you can rock this look effortlessly.  

. A Leggings Replacement: Black leggings have become a wardrobe staple women depend on to create a narrow base for layers and longer, wider, fuller tops or jackets.

. Real pants: Tailored pants complete with zippers, pleats, belt loops and Katharine Hepburn–like swagger are something many women said they never wanted to wear again.

. A chic shirt-jacket: Known in fashion-speak as a “shacket,” this layering piece has evolved from last year’s breakout performance.

. A wear-with-boots dress: Leave the minidress- and-boot pairing to millennials, and get yourself a mid-calf sweater dress like the & Other Stories Mock Neck Midi Dress in Grey and Eloquii Elements Women’s Plus Size Long Funnel Neck Sweater Dress in Rhubarb or Arabian Spice or a flowy midi-length style like the Frye and Co Women’s Plus Long Sleeve Midi Boho Dress in Floral Combo and the Gap Tiered Tie-Waist Midi Dress in Black to give your booties and boots, such as these LifeStride Bristol in Stone Grey a kick in the right direction.

 

Fashion and Trends changes from time to time. Fashion is important because it helps define human identity. It creates a sense of belonging to a certain group, either by what we wear or how we use fashion as an expression of our personality. Fashion also has the power to create social change and inspire other people in society. Fashion has become an integral part of our society in modern times. We belong to a society where people value the form of a person more than anything else. A person’s social status and personality is judged by his or her outward appearance. People follow the latest fashion trends to look good and impress others.

 

Student

Varsha Tiwari.