Fashion Statement Changes over the Years

It’s incredible how much fashion has changed meaning in the past century alone. Of course, the phrase “fashion” refers to the type of style and clothing that is worn by an individual or by society; however, the implications of fashion and being fashionable have vastly evolved over time, particularly between decades. The “flapper” look for women that included the well-renowned cloche hat and the sporty attire of men accompanied by top hats or fedoras that was considered fashionable in the 1920’s would not be seen on the front covers of Vogue or Cosmopolitan today. Even as we simply glance over the signature fashion trends of each individual decade throughout the twentieth century, it is evident that fashion has taken dramatic twists and turns to establish the fashion trends that society has today in 2013. And it doesn’t end there. We can only expect to see more changes the presentation of fashion when we have our own children and grandchildren, observing the manner in which they dress and accessorize, etc.

 

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The Artificiality of the World

Nothing in the world appears to be natural nowadays. 

Pretty much anything that was once found naturally in the world is no longer in existence —  Naturally, that is. Whether it be plants, parts of the body, or even birth, there is an efficient alternative to it all; however, it is, more often than not, artificial. I suppose with the rapid industrialization of society, the constant population growth as well as our increasing needs, there is more demand for the development of artificial alternatives to practically everything. Also, since Mother Nature does not bless human nature with an infinite supply of anything, we use its resources in order to make our necessities as close to infinite as possible. Although making the world more artificial takes away from the authentic beauty of nature, it is advantageous for humans in numerous ways. A big example is prosthetic body parts used for amputees or other individuals who are missing limbs. This is a miraculous discover because it allows individuals with disadvantages to rise to the top and practically make them just as able to do anything as anybody else. 

 

Although artificially reproducing the natural seems like a negative concept, it does have its own set of benefits for which human nature is truly grateful. 

Ingenuity

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

–Thomas A. Edison

 

Ingenuity can be defined as the mastery of a particular area of study that goes above and beyond the criteria for excellence. There is no one “type” of genius because an individual can be a genius in the Sciences, or they can be a genius in terms of the Arts or they can simply be a genius in terms of even nonacademic aspects of lie (i.e. socializing). There can even be a collaboration of different forms ingeniousness within one individual. Although reaching ingenuity may be difficult, it is most certainly not impossible. As Thomas Edison said in the above quote, genius is “ninety-nine percent perspiration.” That is, if an individual strives their best to become a genius, they will accomplish that goal. So, one should overcome their doubts and fears and if they strive, they will become a Thomas Edison or Albert Einstein one day too!

 

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Fall

Fall. The most beautiful, enjoyable season of the year. The metamorphic colors of the trees. The light, brisk wind that penetrates the pores on one’s skin. The sun slightly peeking through the fluffy clouds up in the sky. Fall. It’s not too humid nor too chilly. The temperature is just right. An occasional light sprinkling of rain in order to rejuvenate the withering flowers and plants before they bid their last goodbyes for the year. Fall. The perfect, harmonious prelude to a bitter, cold winter.

Fall. An alluring creation by Mother Nature.

The “Ugly” Truth

In contemporary society, “ugliness” or something that is “ugly” is often defined based on physical appearance or observable traits. An individual who does not rock the latest fashion trends may be described as “ugly.” Another individual struggling with obesity issues may also be described as “ugly.” Personally, I think true “ugliness” is actually based on the internal character of an individual. The personality of an individual who is judgmental, ignorant, and inconsiderate is what makes this particular individual “ugly” because although those are all internal characteristics, they are transmitted externally through the individual’s statements, behaviors and overall aura. Anyone can purchase and wear the fashion trends of the day, or change their body types through exercise and diet, or wear cosmetics and makeup to cover up their physical flaws. The lack of these attributes and qualities does not make an individual “ugly.” It is the unfortunate inability of an individual to see and appreciate the potential beauty in everyone and everything that makes this particular individual lack beauty themselves.

Beauty: The Indefinable

The words “beauty” or “beautiful” are often thrown around in society to describe a person, a place, a certain something, etc. When someone is called “beautiful,” it technically means that this particular individual is aesthetically appealing to the view of the speaker; however, this view is absolutely not definite nor universally shared. The belief as to what is beautiful and what is not varies from person to person, depending on each individual’s visual preferences. So, how is it that society is able to label a certain look as “beautiful”? How is it that society (especially the media) can deem, for example, a size 00 woman or a bodybuilder man as “beautiful” while devaluing any look beside that? The truth is that they can’t. No individual person can declare something to be established beauty or lack there of. “Beauty” is subjective to each individual; therefore, there is no solid definition to beauty. There are only infinite and limitless possibilities to beauty. Beauty truly is “in the eye of the beholder. As the beholder, we are empowered to believe that anything we see is beautiful, without the permission or approval of anyone or anything else.

 

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