A Rule to Live By

Being fashionable is not just to wear something prim and clean, something that everyone
sees as “nice.” What’s even better than wearing a socially acceptable shirt is to wear something
new and outrageous. You want to stand out! Fashion is showing you, and your personality, with
your skin, cotton, leather, patterns, clothing.
You must find your own voice; sometimes it’s better to stick out in a crowd. Looking
different from most of the people around you is a good thing, it shows your confidence, that you
don’t need to care about others’ opinions of you because you have self assurance, you know who
you are.
Now saying all of that, we must lay down some ground rules. 1: Don’t stick out for the
wrong reasons. You want to be you, but don’t be so out there that you are overall looked at with
scorn rather than pleasantly surprised. For instance, always wear the same shades of color. If you
are wearing a blue shirt, blue shoes, and a blue hat, make sure they match! Otherwise you will
look sloppy. If the accessory is slightly off, don’t sweat it, but if it is truly noticeable scrap the
outfit and start again.
Along those same lines: do not mix patterns. Polka dots and stripes do not match; they
never have and never will. Same rule applies with plaid or tie-dye. Patterns and color shades
should not be mixed. Remember that, and your fashion sense will be well on its way to glorious
victory.

Summary: Have your own style, but don’t go so out of the box that you look ridiculous. For
starters, always remember to never mix patterns or shades of a color.