On a typical day, I just throw on whatever looks okay and go with it. My style is extremely casual-jeans, uggs, and a cute shirt. So I will be the last person to blog about fashion on a regular basis. However, today is different.
I bought a new shirt at Nordstroms while shopping with a friend. I fell in love with it instantly, it was bright and unique- flashes of orange and blue and yellow and an understated tribal design. I wore it home, and was excited to show my mother. However, as soon as I walked in the door, she claimed the shirt was, and I quote, "ugly as sin".
This was shocking to say the least, considering the fact that we usually have a similar taste in fashion. When I dejectedly asked her why, she said it was because it reminded her of the 70's-a fashion disaster in her mind that should never be repeated.
So I got to thinking-
When something goes out of style, should it stay out of style?
It's a common fact that fashions repeat themselves- the oversized shirts and legwarmers of the 80's have reappeared and modernized themselves today. Saddle shoes from the 50's have found their way back to the feet of teenagers in the halls of my school. And apparently, the bright colored disasters from the 70's have come back to haunt the teens this decade.
However, I know for a fact that my mother herself wore shirts similar to the one she called "ugly as sin" when she was a kid in the 70's. Then, it was beautiful. Now, it's so ugly she can't bear to look at it? Of course, there are numerous articles of clothing stuffed in the back of my closet that I cringe to admit I ever wore. Yet in 20 years, I might be digging that god-awful vest from 7th grade out of my drawer to wear again.
Fashion repeats itself...is this for the better or for the worse?
I personally think that's an awesome shirt. Also, thanks for following my blog ^-^
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