Fashion is
a constant changing industry. It’s no wonder over the course of decades has it evolved
into many different styles that are currently taking its course back into the
spotlight. Taking a
step back into fashion history, many cultures idolized fashion as a way to
subject those of
higher social status. However many things have changed, and many designers are
re-inventing
fashion in a new and modern way. Fashion has become more than just “pretty things”
these days. The way a person is dressed can also clue us in on the type of
person that they are.
These trending styles have made their way back, and have given some
stereotypical names for
those who wear them.
Jocks:
Sports,
sports, sports! You can often spot them from a mile away, just because you can spot which
team they’re rooting for. Typically pairing their vanity jackets with a white
crew neck.
Casually dressed in denim jeans, and V-necks when off the fields along with
their snap backs.
These men know how to make casual look good, even when running up and down the fields.
Hipsters:
You can
normally find these men dressed up with a casual collared button up, or a
loosely fitted
muscle shirt. Paired with above the knee shorts, or fitted colour denim
(typically military green,
maroon red, dark mustard yellow) rolled up just above the ankles. These stylist
men often like
to accessorize with bow ties, and suspenders. As for shoes, the popular toms, loafers,
sperrys or vintage boots. This style was mainly adapted around the 1940’s and
over time it has
evolved into what we believe hipster is described now. There’s an entire
history behind
those men you see with beards on bicycles, but we can touch base on that
another time.
All work, No play:
If he’s on
his way to a meeting, or settling some business plans, you will most likely see
him running
off in a minimalistic style suit. The business man always looks good, even if
he’s just
dressed in a button up dress shirt. Suits were very popular within the 1920s,
worn by men of all age
groups and will continue to survive throughout fashion history.
Grease Lightning:
It’s no
doubt from the title you already know what I’ll be talking about next. From the
very
popular musical, Grease, and one of
the top fashion trends of the 1950s. Known for their
distressed denim jeans, Plain white T’s and leather jackets. This type of dress
was adopted by
subcultures within the youth sector. It became a tool in which it was defined as one of
the most significant influences on fashion. It’s no doubt they were idolized as
the “bad
boys” in which many girls did and still do fancy today.
Monochromatic men:
This name
is given to them simply because they only like to wear one colour, and one colour
alone. If you thought of black, you would be correct. Although their wardrobe
lacks various
colours, they’d sometimes like to switch it up a bit, and throw in a plain
white shirt every now
and then. However, the colour of their clothing only seem to range from a scale
of black to
white. This type of style gives off a dark, and mysterious look. Black will
alway be the new black.
Although these styles have
been used as stereotypes throughout various movies and TV series, it does not however
subject those who wear them into categories.
