Do You Dress The Way You Like, or Follow The Latest Trends?

Think a little bit of both. Only get dressed up for special events. Now it's mostly capris, legging, jeans or jeggings. For tops usually tee shirts or peasant tops. When the cooler weather comes around it's sweaters.
 

Camper6 said:
It doesn't take any more effort to look good than it does to look sloppy.
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I think 'peopleofwalmart' proves that wrong. In spades.

I've never followed trends. I mostly grew up on a farm. Function was it, and included many hand-me-downs. Didn't even know what the trends were. I got some 'tight' jeans when we moved into the city and found out the cool kids in school were wearing bell bottoms. I didn't have sneakers other than (just) gym shoes until my final years of high school, and they weren't a cool brand. My parents wouldn't 'waste' the extra money bell bottom jeans cost.
Then I joined the Air Force and they of course dictated what I wore most of the time (even white socks and undershirts which I despised).
I bought a suit for my wedding. I think I wore it once after that and then outgrew it.
I dress on the casual side of 'business casual'. Only sloppy when sick or doing sloppy work. Neither stylish nor trendy. Most of my t-shirts have a pocket, and are a solid color - but NOT white. I haven't owned white t-shirt or socks since I got out of the Air Force. I immediately despise anyone that wears a white t-shirt (w/o a shirt over it).
I wear dockers since I got out of the Air Force. With button down shirts or polo shirts with pockets when I was working, now for socializing.
Jeans are work cloths to me; working on the yard, car, etc. I bought a pair of designer jeans for kinda-special occasions. I can't stand how they fit or how the pockets are. I regret how much I spent on them.
I've had a few sport coats for special occasions. Not sure my current one fits. I have a couple pairs of slacks that go with it.
I grew up wearing work boots. Then military boots. Now I wear motorcycle boots most of the time, as I have multiple pairs. Or hiking boots. I don't wear shoes at home. I have a pair of loafers for running errands or stepping out to check the mail when the porch is wet.
 
i am casual--i wear pull up pants(jeans dont fit anymore i quit smoking and gained 10 lbs.)i wear sweat shirts in the house the kids keep it cold in here and slippers-- for going out i wear my moccasins----
 

HipGnosis said:
I think 'peopleofwalmart' proves that wrong. In spades.

I've never followed trends. I mostly grew up on a farm. Function was it, and included many hand-me-downs. Didn't even know what the trends were. I got some 'tight' jeans when we moved into the city and found out the cool kids in school were wearing bell bottoms. I didn't have sneakers other than (just) gym shoes until my final years of high school, and they weren't a cool brand. My parents wouldn't 'waste' the extra money bell bottom jeans cost.
Then I joined the Air Force and they of course dictated what I wore most of the time (even white socks and undershirts which I despised).
I bought a suit for my wedding. I think I wore it once after that and then outgrew it.
I dress on the casual side of 'business casual'. Only sloppy when sick or doing sloppy work. Neither stylish nor trendy. Most of my t-shirts have a pocket, and are a solid color - but NOT white. I haven't owned white t-shirt or socks since I got out of the Air Force. I immediately despise anyone that wears a white t-shirt (w/o a shirt over it).
I wear dockers since I got out of the Air Force. With button down shirts or polo shirts with pockets when I was working, now for socializing.
Jeans are work cloths to me; working on the yard, car, etc. I bought a pair of designer jeans for kinda-special occasions. I can't stand how they fit or how the pockets are. I regret how much I spent on them.
I've had a few sport coats for special occasions. Not sure my current one fits. I have a couple pairs of slacks that go with it.
I grew up wearing work boots. Then military boots. Now I wear motorcycle boots most of the time, as I have multiple pairs. Or hiking boots. I don't wear shoes at home. I have a pair of loafers for running errands or stepping out to check the mail when the porch is wet.
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How does that change
"It doesn't take any more effort to look good than it does to look sloppy."?
 
I personally don't pay a lot of attention to style or fashion on myself or anyone else but there is one style that I'll be glad to see gone. It's the too long, untucked blouse or t-shirt teamed with a too short sweater or jacket in a contrasting color. From the front it might look cute on some but in the rear it just puts a big, wide, bright horizontal stripe across the said rear making it appear huge whether it is or not. To my unfashionable eye, it's very unattractive. But what do I know ......
 
I dress how I like. I never have been one for trends but classic pieces instead. I have clothing that I've had for decades and they haven't gone out of style. In fact, I still get compliments on the outfits. I take very good care of my things. Sometimes I dress very casually, sometimes it's "business casual" (though I am retired) and sometimes I like being dressed up. I have a sister who is a fashion diva. She has countless suits and matching sets, whereas I'm more of a mix and match person. I love finding a piece that matches something I already have. My sister rarely wears jeans; when she does, they are fancy and it may be to a cook out at home.
 
Women's fashion trends from 1789 to 1970 here.

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I at least get dressed. The latest trend around here is people showing up at the store, movies, restaurants in pajama bottoms, house shoes and some kind of obnoxious saying on their tank top. I'm not sure when pajamas became fashionable but it's everywhere.
 
While I’m keenly aware of fashion trends , I follow them but also blaze trails with my own styles. I very much like being stylish but genuinely unique simultaneously is what suites me.
 
I do not own a dress or skirt anymore. I dress in slacks or capris and tops.
It is what suits me and I have a large selection of dressy, plain or casual
tops and sweaters. I find that some of the older women here are to over dressed
and often use to much make up, and often this does not enhance their appearance.
 
Since I posted on this thread almost 4 years ago about what I wear ( see first page)... I have retired from work, and no longer need any corporate clothing ..in fact apart from a couple of jackets I've got rid of all of it.

My style has kinda changed in the sense that although I dress well, and good quality clothing rather than high street fashion...I do wear far more casual clothing now more often. Jeans, Capri's, shorts...and dresses.. This is my first summer being retired, and it's been a super hot one so I've worn sleeveless dresses almost exclusively..the odd pair of shorts and Tee... and now as we head into Autumn and winter, I suspect I will wear what I always wear, jackets, coats, leggings and jeans, ankle and knee high boots..

Today in a nod to the warm but not hot day..I'm wearing a royal blue and white striped, cotton and lace sleeveless swing vest top, and full length navy jeans, ' .. it feels odd to wear jeans after months of hot weather, but now it's starting to get a little chilly in the evenings so for the last few nights I've worn a cardigan..or pulled on a sweater

I will however, stay away from what's often called granny beige.. ( great for those who suit beige but most of us seniors don't, not above the waist anyway)... I like my colours too much...although I do have a favourite 3/4 camel coat with a fur collar for winter..
 
C'est Moi said:
I loved the '80s... those huge shoulder pads and "mall hair." :D

Typically I dress for comfort, but I like to look nice so I try not to schlep around looking sloppy. I have a lot of clothes since clothes/shoes/handbags are a weakness. :rolleyes:
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Me too... with knobs on..:rolleyes:. but I'm trying to be good now and when I buy something new..2 things go to the charity shop...one in..2 out, so hopefully before long I'll get my dressing room to a more manageable level.
 

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