<p>I guess it's a way of trying to express one's individuality?
(Well, since almost everyone is following the same trends it's pretty conforming)</p>
<p>It seems extravagant to buy an expensive shirt over another shirt that looks exactly the same but without a designer's names on it.</p>
<p>I go Mark Zuckerberg style, plain as hell</p>
<p>Okay… I hope I don’t write a whole book in my reply, but I do believe that fashion is not important, but your APPEARANCE is. And who is everyone? Not every girl or guy follows what Seventeen magazine says in this season. Except for floral, I think the right floral shirt will compliment a lot of girls, imo. Anyway. Quality comes with the brand name you get. A Forever21 shirt will not last as long as a shirt from Express. A shirt MAY look exactly the same, but if you look at the stitching, it will be different. A lot of expensive things are hand sewn versus machine shaped and stamped. </p>
<p>Fashion can be someone’s whole world because, low and behold, it’s someone’s job to make it or promote it. How you present yourself is not only in the way you carry yourself, but also what you wear. Although I know it’s a bit wrong to judge others, but we live in a judgmental world. I’m pretty sure you’d take a man more seriously if he was wearing a suit than his pajamas in a business meeting. </p>
<p>As for style, I guess I would say I’m a typical lil California teenybopper? 
I like skirts and shorts since the weather is warm now. Plain v-neck, cardigan, and maybe a scarf if I feel like it. </p>
<p>To end it, I would say that when people dress nice, they feel nice, and their confidence goes up a bit. I think that’s perfectly fine.</p>
<p>I don’t understand it either. I am naturally attracted to people who wear plain clothes, or seem not to care about their clothes). I wouldn’t judge someone for seeming to care (normally), but I do judge someone for not caring (and in a good way, normally).</p>
<p>I agree with lullies. it’s less of an expression of self than it is an indicator of how you compose yourself. there are people who can wear things considered “lazy” (gym pants/tshirt) who present themselves very neatly - these are the people i find myself wanting to interact with more. others put ridiculous loads of effort into their looks, but i don’t really find it superficial anymore. in a world where first impression counts for everything, i find appearances a very critical factor when meeting people. </p>
<p>that being said, i’ve grown up in an environment that really values looks and having a standard of being fashionable to be normal.</p>
<p>We don’t need to follow trends, sure, but we could dress in a way that we perceive as comfortable and presentable.</p>
<p>But mega expensive clothes will have to wait until I have a job.</p>
<p>Fashion isn’t just about buying expensive clothes & following the same trends as everyone else. In regards to being “conforming”…it’s hard to wear something that someone hasn’t already worn or that someone else isn’t wearing too. As long as you like it & are comfortable wearing it, I don’t really see a problem(even though I do find some trends annoying…but that’s just my opinion). There’s nothing wrong with it, really. A whole lot of people like to dress in plain clothes, while a whole lot of other people like to dress differently. </p>
<p>Fashion is different things to different people, I guess. For some it’s a fun way of expressing themselves(like some people use music or art), and for others it’s a way to fit in, etc.</p>
<p>I respect people’s fashion. However, one thing I will not stand for are those damn 3d glasses that some people think is “hip” to where at school. I WILL STARE YOU DOWN.</p>
<p>Yeah, I don’t agree with paying premium for expensive brands when I can get the same shirt from Forever 21 or something.</p>
<p>I don’t know about guys, but for girls, I see it as a way to feel confident in yourself, in respect to appearance and mentality.</p>
<p>There’s no need to look perfect every day; just wear what makes you happy.</p>