Urban Teen Magazine Jan/Feb 2015 | Page 18

Great Ways To Express Yourself Through Fashion By: Art Gib Fashion is something that is different to everyone. One persons' idea of a beautiful outfit is another persons' idea of disgust. The great thing about fashion is that there's no right or wrong way to do it. There are many different styles and ways of expressing oneself that everyone can have the great experience of expressing their personalities through fashion. Taking advantage of experimenting with fashion is a fantastic opportunity available to anyone who is interested. One of the best ways to express yourself is through the use of color. There are many ideas about what the various colors mean and many people are drawn to certain color palettes. There are pale, pastel colors and there are bright, vibrant colors. Many people like to just use white and black while others have their few, select favorites. As mentioned before, there is no right or wrong way to dress yourself regarding color. Many people will disagree according to the skin tone you are working with. Hair is also another factor that many use in determining their favorite clothing colors. As long as the individual who wears the colors likes them, then he or she is expressing him or herself just as he or she should. There are some good rules of thumb for how to wear clothes according to your body type. Each persons' body is different and has different problem areas. Dressing with clothes that are flattering can be a great way to hide problem areas and accentuate 18 your positive attributes. Whether you prefer tight-fitting or baggy clothes is completely up to your personal sense of style and your preference for expressing yourself. One way to express yourself through fashion is to get certain types of brands of clothing. There are brands that are associated with sports such as Nike and Adidas. There are brands associated with punk rock. There are brands associated with country living. There are also brands associated with classic, elegant looks. The Nation LTD brand is one that fits the classic, elegant arena. As mentioned throughout this article, there are some gr X]