Ralph Lauren once said “style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever”.

So, just because you are stylish, it does not mean you are fashionable and being fashionable does not make you stylish.

Let’s explore the difference.

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Fashion is an art that is notoriously hard to keep up with because trends change seasonally, style is impacted by many longer-lasting factors. The style is affected by culture, subculture, religion and politics, body type, profession, upbringing; I could go on and on and on.

Let’s compare fashion vs style with food consumption. It may sound a little weird but continue reading, you’ll soon get the picture. You eat everyday just like how you wear clothes every day. There are certain days when you put more effort into your meal than you do others; which is the same for outfits. Just like how some people are every so often called” foodies” when eating is a special hobby, people into fashion can be called “Fashionistas”

Fashion is versatile and keeps on changing, Fashion can be change with seasons and keep on changing with current fashion trend. Style which is more permanent and timeless, does not need to change. Style depends upon clothing and looks stylish

Fashion is the current fashion trends going on in a country in terms of outfits. Style is very personal, varying from person to person.

Style is a person’s own way of carrying an outfit, in which he/she feels comfortable and fashion is the trendy outfits for a particular season different for both men and women. Fashion and style are thus very important in deciding the overall personality of an individual. Where fashion tells how up to date and trendy a person is, style tells about the way of living and self-confidence of an individual. Hence, fashion and style are very important to leave an impression on others.

Wearing clothes that represent your personality is a way of saying who you are without having to speak. Our identity is based on how other people view us and how we view ourselves. The way that you look and clothing is the first impact that individuals have of you. To be able and provides individuals an excellent first impact, you need to be dressed in a way that suits your individual style. Remember how you dress can make a huge impact on the type of person you are.

Fashion passes, style remains – Coco Chanel


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