Princess Clarice

The word fashionable is usually defined as “being up to the times”; the term has been considered synonymous to descriptions like chic, stylish, in vogue, hip and cool. But on a personal, run of the mill sense, how is it defined? Does it mean that you need to have the latest products in clothing and jewelry stores? What does it really mean for an average, everyday person? One who is not confined within the glossy pages of a magazine?

Contrary to popular belief, fashion is all about comfort. Banish all complicated maxims like “Fashion over comfort.” Or its arch rival “Comfort over fashion.” In a nutshell, being fashionable is all about being comfortable with whatever it is you wear. Being fashionable is not merely about being updated with the latest trends propagated through heavy advertisement and endorsement from larger than life celebrities; the more important part entails discernment and taste.

Does it actually look good on you? Try not to concern yourself with illusions of looking as great as the models or the mannequins; try on the clothes, observe with unbiased eyes and see for yourself. Can you move around and do your daily functions freely? There is no point in wearing clothes that limit your degree of freedom, no matter how trendy they are. Is it comfortable to wear? Being comfortable with your appearance boosts your confidence. If you’re confident enough, you can pull off any look you like.