Costly Designers or a Cheap Knock off?

Many men and women are obsessed with designer clothing, but does it really make a difference? Do people change the way they act towards you, just by the name brand clothes you wear?

Designer clothes are clothes that are made by companies such as Gucci, D&G, Coach, Louis Vuitton and many more. These companies sell overly expensive clothes. People (mainly women) go crazy over items that have these designer names on them.

Some people think that wearing non expensive clothes lowers who you are. You must be wearing something expensive to show that you have “value”. When wearing something designer women think that they stand out more and that they are the center of attention. This can also increases their self esteem and boost their confidence. Wearing designer clothing helps you make a fashion statement. It may also help you feel more superior.

In my perspective, I do not think this is true. Even though I might be a bit of a “designer whore” myself, it is not necessary to be spending huge bulks of money on purses and clothes. I’ve seen many people ruin their credit and go bankrupt because of this. A few Louis Vuitton purses are not worth ruining your credit over. Sure, you’ll have a few nice purses but is it really worth that much?

If you are wearing good clothes that are in fashion but aren’t designer, it does not lower who you are. Designer clothes may help boost your self esteem but it does not make you any superior. It just shows people you spend way too much on your clothes ("Designer").

There are many knock off designer hand bags that are more than half the price of a real one! Unless you’re really rich or you just won the lottery you shouldn’t be spending huge bulks on real handbags. Buying a knockoff handbag will still show people that you have the latest fashion in the purse world ("Designer").

You can also get the same outfit that looks the same as the designer outfit for less. Stores such as Ross, Marshalls and Aj Wright are few stores to mention. They have designer brands such as Kathy Van Zeeland and Guess for a much cheaper price. The same bag at Macys would probably cost twice as much. When it comes to designer clothes, most of the time you can’t even tell what brand it’s from, without looking at the tag. It’s better to get items from different stores to make the outfit complete. It won’t be the same as the designer version but it will be close. Sure, it will take more time getting the outfit together, but it’s better than spending a $1000.

I used to spend a lot and use my parent’s money on purses that were $500 each. I realized spending that much is not necessary. A few designers’ purses are fine if you can afford them but consistently spending on them is not a good thing. Last year, I spent too much on designer stuff but this year I have changed. Ross has changed my whole perspective. These are the many ways you can stick to your budget and still fill your closet with great stuff ("Designer")!

Why go to Nordstrom when you can get the same purse from Ross for half the price!

So work hard and spend wisely…

References

"Designer Knockoff Handbag." Designer Knockoff Handbag. 8 Nov. 2008. http://www.theknockofflist.com/

Does the color of clothing we wear affect our mood?

Clothes do not only make you what you are as a person but it also affects your mood. Who knew clothes could have such an affect. During the winter time when it’s get colder, students turn to coats, turtle necks, scarves instead of wearing the short miniskirts they are used to wearing. Their wardrobe has dark colored clothing rather than the hot pink, that you would see during the summer. Students also come in wearing pajamas to class more so during the winter time (Finan). It’s like were hibernating too, just in a different way. We resort to dark colored clothing and being lazy rather than going to the sleep for the whole season. Winter is a like a slight depression that we are facing (Finan). It is full of dark skies, and dark colors.

When a special occasion comes along people make a bigger effort to look their best. They dress in fancy clothes rather than pajamas. This shows that one must feel good to dress good and vice versa. (Finan) Color theorists have said colors can also induce reactions. When you are wearing dark color, you may go into a slight depression. Bright colors like blue and green put you in a good mood as well as others that are around you. When feeling angry you should avoid colors such as black and red because this will only make matters worse (Finan). Instead, wear some light to lighten up your mood.

All colors have different affects on the body (Johnson)….

White is considered to be a summer color. Its light neutral and it goes with anything. Doctors wear it to promote sterility and brides wear white to symbolize their purity, beauty and innocence.

Red is a strong color. It makes u have a faster heart beat and faster breathing as well. It also symbolizes love. Red makes you get noticed and get attention. It also makes you appear thicker and bigger than you already are.

Blue represents peace, tranquility and it helps the body to produce relaxing chemicals. Fashion consultants say that it should be worn at job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty.

Green is the easiest on the eye. It can also help your vision. Green is used in hospitals to calm patients. It is a color of relaxation and calmness.

Yellow is a cheerful color. It also attracts attention. It enhances concentration but it is the hardest for the ye to take in (Johnson).

So when tomorrow comes along, don’t reach for the regular dark itchy sweater you always wear. Approach the day, in a positive way. And when you feel the breeze come along, reach for the colorful sweater. Your day will go much better and people will be affected positively.

References

Finan, Halle. "Clothes make the mood." Diamond Back online. 23 Nov. 2005. 28 Oct. 2008 . http://media.www.diamondbackonline.com/media/storage/paper873/news/2005/11/23/Opinion/Clothes.Make.The.Mood-2323543.shtml

Johnson, David. "Color Psychology." Infoplease. 2007. Pearson Education. 29 Oct. 2008 . http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html

Does the way we dress impact our life?

In today’s society people are judged by the way they dress. Fashion has become one of the most influential factors when looking at a person based on their appearance. When at home it doesn'tmatter what you wear. You could be wearing underwear and just a bra and no one would say anything. You have a sense of security when at home. But, when you dress to go out somewhere this becomes an issue ("The Way You"). The way we dress shows people what kind of person you may be. It can define your personality and your interests in life. It can also illustrate your way of life ("The Way You"). It shows people that you have respect for yourself as well as others. The way you dress also shows people how you value yourself and it affects how people perceive you.

If one is in a classroom environment and they show up in pajamas, the professor will think the student is unprofessional. He or she will have a bad outlook on the person. They will think that he is lazy and that he does not take school seriously. This may lead to a bad impression as well. If you come to class wearing a suit or in work clothes the professor will think that you have a good paying job and that you are successful. They will also think that you have your life on track. This may also cause them to be more lenient towards you because they will know that you have a lot going on ("The Way You").

If a person goes to a job interview wearing inappropriate clothes it is more likely that will choose a person wearing more presentable clothing. Even though the person wearing inappropriate clothes may be a better employee, they will still pick the person wearing the appropriate outfit because they will be expected to perform the job better. This is because what you wear can make a first impression on its self. If one shows up wearing a baggy cheap shirt they will not be treated professionally.

The thing is our society is based on looks. People say that we should have the freedom to wear whatever we want. They also say that we should not judge people by the way they dress. This is a positive statement but in the real world, it's not true. People subconsciously judge people in their minds by the way look even if they don’t mean too. It’s better to dress to impress or you might just get left…

References

"The Way you Dress affect Your Life." The Wise Curve. Aug. 2007. 27 Oct. 2008. http://wisecurve.com/the-way-you-dress-does-affect-you-life/