Trendy vs. Classic

Okay, so for the fashion challenged out there I am going to write a little bit on "trendy vs. classic" and what the two words actually mean. For example, a trendy bag in the 90's was the reinvented backpack, now it's the reinvented clutch. However, the clutch has NEVER gone out of style. This makes it a classic and I believe (big or small) it will continue to stay in fashion. Also, along those lines, leather... It NEVER goes out of style either. The way that it's worn has simply changed over the course of time. We've seen the leather mini, the bomber jacket, the biker jacket, the leather dress, leather pants. The trend would be (again) HOW it's worn. Even for a time leather jewelry was all the rage and I will admit I still own some.

Also, if you just can't bring yourself to wear something (like me, with the whole feathers in the hair trend) then it's probably a trend. Things become "classic" for a reason.

Some things that are trendy right now are color-blocking, day-clutches, mint green, leather, ankle straps and florals.

These pants are probably the greatest example of a TREND because they are the pants that get shoved to the back of your closet, all photos are burned and you pray to God that no one remembers once the trend is over. Funny thing, just because I remember my grandmother wearing this doesn't mean it's classic. (BTW I am old enough to remember Hammer pants and just because you've now deemed them harem pants DOES NOT MAKE THEM COOL or classic.)

Does this mean all trends will eventually become a bad thing? Of course not! It does mean that some things are seasonal, it does mean that some things will cause you future embarrassment, and it does mean that trends will come and go so don't invest too much money into those items.

Some things that are classic are pencil skirts, a-line skirts, structured jackets, wrap-dresses, boot-cut jeans and to be perfectly honest... classic isn't really about any particular item of clothing, it's about CUT!
What do I mean by this? ANYTHING that flatters the female figure ends up being CLASSIC.

Yes, the outfit I chose is a trendy item but I foresee this quickly becoming a classic item. Look at the way it fits her. You essentially have the classic pencil skirt with the classic ruffled top! (Busty girls, stay away from ruffled tops!!) And the belt creates the empire waistline.

The great thing about classic items is that they will complement your trendy items nicely. That sexy black pencil skirt will look amazing with your new neon colored top :). Also, this is what you'll want to invest your money into. Those killer stilettos, that great suit, that amazing wrap-dress, those jeans that fit JUST RIGHT are what you need to make a killer wardrobe 365 days a year!

*Both items are from Forever 21.