Fashion verses Style

Difference between style and fashion

Fashion and style is usually considered as one by majority of the public however these are two different things. Fashion is like the ocean which has different types of things inside from fishes, sharks, jellyfish to different types of plants. Whereas style is the different things within the ocean which is mixed together to create clothing that defines or goes along to ones personality. Fashion is more concerned of the external factors such as the new trend, fashion items and whats in store. It is more of what a person is wearing matches the new trend. It is more of a distraction from ourselves as people’s attention is taken away from themselves and given into ‘whats next’.

In contrast, with style which connects more to the internal factors rather than the external ones. It is about ones identity, individuality, sense of self and how a person sees and defines themselves. In terms of style the person matches the clothes to their liking and how they reflect the sense of who they are as individuals. In addition, style lets people connect with who they are and to discover themselves. While fashion shows people the new trends that looks good on certain individuals within the society, style promotes utilizing the aspects of each person to fit them as individuals.

Fashion is constantly shifting, what is considered fashionable today might not be tomorrow whereas style is never changing because its about honoring ones uniqueness and having your outside match your inside.