Brandy Melville has become well known for its “one size fits most” clothing and is made to fit a petite audience, but recently, a sizing approach has sparked debate about body image and inclusivity regarding Brandy Melville. Many shoppers argue that the brand’s limited sizing excludes people whose bodies do not fit its narrow standards. […]
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Are Built-In Bras Making A Comeback?
As the summer months continue, fashion trends have adapted accordingly. Additionally, as the world is increasingly gripped by rising temperatures, people are finding ways to stay cool, especially through their clothing. For women, this has recently come in the form of rising trends within built-in bras. Bras are a complicated piece of clothing for many […]
How Clothing Reflects People’s Personality
Clothing is an important part of everyday life, but it also does more than just cover and protect the body. It can reflect a person’s personality and give other people clues about who they truly are as a person before they even speak. The way someone dresses often shows their preferences, moods, and characteristic traits. […]
Baggy Clothing is the New Era of Fashion
Before the 21st century, skinny jeans, leggings, and fitted clothing were some of the biggest fashion trends. People often paired skinny jeans with a cute top and considered it a stylish outfit. However, in the 21st century, there has been a noticeable shift toward baggier clothing, such as loose jeans, oversized shirts, and relaxed fits. […]
Have Alternative Styles Become Conformative?
Alternative fashion, including punk, grunge, goth, and emo, for decades has been a constant force for many to exemplify their beliefs of values against the cultural norms of fashion and lifestyle of their respective eras. That said, what happens when those alternative styles become mainstream? Thanks to the internet and social media, especially TikTok, alternative […]
Why Are People Moving Away From Goodwill and Salvation Army Stores?
Thrifting clothes has regained popularity in recent years, spurred on by the tariffs of the Trump administration. While the Salvation Army and Goodwill still maintain a dominant force within the American thrift industry, more and more young people move away to shop at alternative stores. This shift, while recent, has left many people curious. Goodwill […]
2016: Take Two
Ten years ago, we had facetune and the Snapchat dog filter flooding our Instagram feeds. Tumblr gave us our fashion inspiration, and our chokers were so tight our airways were probably compromised. Our skinny jeans were ripped to shreds, and our shirts promoted bands we most likely have only heard of once (when we bought […]
Styled by Practicality
Don’t get me wrong, it is intriguing to buy clothing items full of fun and funky designs that we know we would only wear once. The racks are full of them. The sheer tops that are just waiting for a rip, but they’re so shiny we just cannot walk away. The platform heels we know […]
2026 Oscars Showcased The Simple Fun Men Can Have With Their Suit Designs
The 2026 Oscars had a plethora of fashion statements made known at its red carpet. Among the many dazzling dresses and colors, some of the male attendees managed to capture the eyes of viewers across the world with their suit designs. Suits, among other modern male western formalwear, are often mistakenly viewed as being rather […]
Carolyn Bessette: The Original “Cool Girl” Aesthetic
Not just America’s Sweetheart, or John F. Kennedy Jr’s wife, but Carolyn Bessette, a woman who defined a fashion aesthetic that would still linger decades later. Since the release of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, audiences have not only been exposed to their love story and lives, but fashion gurus are […]
Luxury Brands Are Long Overdue For Competition, So Where Are They?
The same luxury brands have dominated the current fashion industry for decades. Brands that have held deep and entrenched histories within the industry itself and in the eyes of the public. That said, times are changing, and many consumers of fashion are eager to see that change. The barrier for luxury fashion has only widened […]
Inspiration or Imitation?
Fashion inspiration is everywhere around us. We see our future closet on social media, in advertisements, and even on the street. The world around us is our runway and many of us cannot wait to strut out the latest styles. When inspiration is everything, it is a thin line bordering on imitation on other individuals. […]
