Twerking The Rules of Trends

You Want To Break Fashion Trends Rule?

Do This...

Do the opposite of what's in style. An easy way to tell when a trend has gone stale is how ubiquitous

it becomes. If you start to see a style that was once quirky and unique become mass-marketed, it's safe to say it's no longer trendy.

Now, this is your time crack up those trends. People will think its uncool, but hey! Who decides what’s cool?

Established yourself as a popular, fashion-conscious person, you may find yourself starting trends without realizing it. Just wear whatever you want and think looks nice. Your peers are likely to adopt aspects of your personal style to be more like you. If enough people follow suit, a new trend is born.

One popular strategy among fashionistas is to be a contrarian. Look at whatever trends are hot in the mainstream and craft a look around something completely different. More people will notice your look and are more likely to think of you as a fashion trendsetter instead of a follower.

Fashion Trend setter and Fashion Follower

When it comes to style there are two types of people; The Trend setter and the Fashion Follower. 

Following trends can have strategic value, but setting the trend can be even more beneficial. 

Fashion trend setters are fashion crazies and freaks while fashion followers just love fashion.

Trendsetters are creative fashion lovers while followers are fashion copycats.

Trendsetters take time to discover their style while followers don’t know their style.

Trendsetters surround themselves with creative people who will help them unleash their potential while followers just wait for the trend to slay.

Fashion trendsetters set the dos and don’ts of fashion; they don’t conform to any fashion rules. They set the rules while fashion followers follow the rules set by trendsetter.

Trendsetters take time to experiment clothes, then put fashion pieces together  while fashion followers doesn't have time for experimenting.

Trendsetters are always the attention of others, they always look perfectly put together, while followers are everybody’s lookalike. 

Trendsetters strive for originality while remaining trendy and classy without looking crazy and ridiculous but followers doesn't care about originality.

Think of Your Wardrobe Budget

Ideally a man should build his wardrobe a few pieces at a time over a decade. In tune with his clothing needs, he should be on the lookout for missing pieces to add. 

Slowly integrating these findings into his closet, he will be ready at a moment’s notice for whatever

event is thrown his way.

Remember that purchasing quality is an investment; purchasing quantity on the other hand is an expense. 

It’s better to own a few well-made and well-tailored clothing that you wear often than a full wardrobe of cheap & poorly-fitted clothing that, well, looks cheap and poorly-fitted.

A Man’s Wardrobe

This article is a continuation of the wardrobe series we started last week. Yeah, before spending a dime, go through your current clothing and set aside everything that you have not worn for a year or two.

Clothes that are noticeably stained, and clothes that fits so poorly not even a master tailor can adjust it

to fit.

Get people involved in your decision. The goal here is to create a network of supporters and audience which puts pressure on you to fulfill your promise.

You have to understand why you need professional clothing in your wardrobe.  Understand the style basics and your specific needs

Spotting Fresh Fashion Trends

Keep current with pop. Global trendsetters tend to be musicians, actors, and other celebrities. They often bring existing subcultural trends to the mainstream or kick start crazes based simply on their personal tastes. Regardless, they tend to be a good barometer when you're trying to spot a trend. Pay close attention to what they wear.

Keep current with fashion magazines. They are also a great way to know what is trending and take inspiration from. 

Keep current with social media. Social media has become an extremely important tool for trend 

setters as a way to both track and disseminate information. Follow users who are popular and are in

line with your own sensibilities.

Keep current with hip locations where trends tend to start. Locations known to be fashion craze or fashion freaks.  If you already live in a fashion-forward city, go to restaurants, shops, clubs, and neighborhoods that you know to be trendy.

If you notice multiple people sporting a style you haven't seen before, it's probably the sign of a new trend. 

Keep current with the fashion cycle. Remember that looks come back in style over the years. Don't get rid of any quality clothing or accessories just because a trend has passed. Instead, save these items for when that look is back in vogue. That way, you'll have a partial wardrobe ready to go for next time.

Note: If you see a celebrity sporting a unique look that you love or notice people sport a style you haven’t seen before, borrow it. Don't copy the outfit exactly, but take inspiration from it.