FADS vs. Fashion

In the world of fashion, trends come and go faster than the seasons, making it damn near impossible to keep up with the "it" styles. However, I have found some tips on understanding the differences between fads and fashion that will enable you to put an end to the fashion fueled guessing game. 

Fashion fades, style is eternal.

Usually fashion and fads are considered the same thing, but, they do in fact, have several differences. Fashion is something which is always present. It keeps changing, transforming, and adapting itself to the evolving society trends and times. For example, blazers, trench coats, the little black dress, and a well constructed suit, will keep adapting to the changing times depending upon comfort, industry, and textiles that are being developed. Take Dior's very famous Lady Dior bag, though, it has been reworked with new textures and prints it still looks just like it did when the beautiful Lady Diana wore it.

Whereas, a fad is a style moment that stays for a very short era, does not change, and just vanishes after a time period. In fact, some may say for every horrible fad that dies, seven more are born (I am totally kidding or am I?). The word “fashionable” is used for people who keep up with whatever the present fashion is and adapt it to suit their own personal style. Yet, a fad, is often referred to as fast fashion, that only fits a particular person or style, yet, everyone wants to follow it. For example, currently, the new "it" trend, is an oversized dad vest with a white button down that could be three times your size paired with Doc. Martens and tiny sunglasses. 

Do you all remember when it was cute to wear overpriced trucker hats just because they were Von Dutch? Yikes! The reason that it is important to understand the differences between both a fad and fashion is to 

1: help you create your own style, 

2: to understand when to try a trend or pretend it does not exist and most importantly 

3: to know when to dish out the cash or make the pass. 

Some examples of FADS we are all guilty of wearing

(warning graphic images may be triggering):

 Butterfly clips

Bubble Dresses

Long dress or tunics over jeans

Capris and Chunky Necklaces

Juicy Couture ANYTHING, especially the velour track suits

Von Dutch Hats

Chunky Belts on your waist not for your jeans duh

Low rise Jeans

The Hollister polo aka high school mean girls uniform

Chokers

Whatever these were

and the oversized bug designer sunglasses. 

Now, I am more than guilty of wearing all these, as they shaped my middle and high school days but, ultimately, I started to view my closet like a portfolio, only to be filled with classics that help elevate my own style and compliment new pieces added. 

So, remember:

1.Fashion is ever present.

2. A fad is just a type of fashion for a very short time.

XO Mimosas and Pumps