Does the place you live in influence your sense of style?

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I came across an article entitled Does your style adapt to the country you live in?, which seemed interesting to me. It was written by Sylvia, who is fashion blogger and have lived in more than 7 countries. This makes this article reliable because she has been there herself and and saw it herself how people dressed in certain countries and how this also affected her style. I believe a country's climate, customs/traditions and individuals social class/wealth determines people's fashion style. 

In her article she asked, "Do you have a clear sense of your personal style? And does it change, depending on the country you live in?". In my own opinion and experience moving here in America, yes it definitely does. When I moved here it totally changed my style and tasting in clothing. I got fond of dresses and started to love fashion. Since they have stores here that sells trendy clothes that is very different in the country I am from, which is Philippines. 




Based on Sylvia's article this is how people dress in certain places like:

The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Nijmegen)

People in Netherlands, which are the Dutch people wear comfortable clothing, the very common one's are jeans and jumpers. They also wear layers of clothing such as, Tunics over trousers, cardigans, and lots of jackets, since the weather in Netherlands is unpredictable.They prefer cheap clothing that are fashionable rather than the branded and costly one's.

Italy (Bologna)

Fashion is hugely important in Italy. You can find all major brands in every city and the way you dress is really important here. People wear high quality and tailored clothes. Fur is a very common style during the winter season. People dress to impress and to show off, they have like a tradition every Sunday afternoon where everyone walks in the streets looking good and well-dressed.They follow fashion trends and never getting left out of the latest fashionable clothing.

Japan (Yokohama / Tokyo)

Shopping is important for Japanese people, specifically the major brands. They also have lots of shopping outlets and fashion trends are followed too. It is so important for every Japanese woman to own at least 1 Louis Vuitton designer bag. Everyone has them weather you are rich or poor Japanese woman have it. They see brands as status symbols, so they have to fit in the society, so they gotta have a Louis Vuitton bag. be part of accepted society, You gotta have it. My style was dressy and fashionable here, although I did not succumb to buying a Louis Vuitton bag. While for the teenage people, they wear Quirky street style clothes.

Australia (Sydney)

Only few Australian people dress up fashionably. Fashion is not really a big deal here.They only have few trendy shops and do not focus much on brands or designer handbags. People here mostly just casual and relaxed clothing, which reflects their laid back lifestyle.Some examples of relaxing clothes are just plain t-shirts and baggy trouser, sneakers, comfy shoes. The most common one's are shorts or three quarter pants that both men and women wear.

China (Shanghai)

As we all know and as I have learned from my world cultures class, the main trade is China before is silk, which means the country has abundant silk fabrics. China has lots of shopping malls with all major brands. You will find variety of creative customized clothing. Chinese people's style is a mixture of western and influences. You will find silk everywhere. They also make their own clothing, which is not shocking thing because most of the things all around the world are manufactured in China. They also makes counterfeit brands of shoes, bags and clothing. You won't be able to tell if a bag is genuine or not.

Singapore

Singaporean people loves fashion, they dress up for parties, but wear very formal and traditional clothes at work like, suites and dresses. It is common for them to brag and show off their possessions and clothes to emphasize their status of life, like say if they are wealthy people.

In conclusion the country you live in affects your style even for a bit. Your style is greatly influenced by your environment, because you just go to the flow and try to fit it or otherwise you will feel left out and odd or different from others.



In your own opinion, do you think the place where you live in influences your style?


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