Wizarding Wear: Term XXVI, Activity 1: Fashion Trends

[melas-2ndsoul.livejournal.com]

Activity: Fashion Trends - a discussion
Points: initial comment: 10 points, 2pts per additional comment
Deadline: May 15th, 21:00 UTC
Details: Every summer we have new fashion trends but do you like them? What would you change?
And do you think the Harry Potter characters would wear them?

So let's have a little debate. It's about fashion and I know that I love to talk about what models have been wearing on the runway (and well, when watching Germany's next topmodel I also laugh about the "models")
Anyways, like every summer there are some must-wears - at least that's what Fashion magazines tell us. But what do you think about these must-wears? Do you like them? Hate them? And would Hermione, Ron, Draco or Snape wear them? I googled some of the trends and posted the pictures so you have an idea what to talk about.

Fashion trends 2013 for women: (according to vogue)

1. Get graphic:

2. 90's Nostalgia:

3. Sexy Sixties:

Summer Fashion trends for men: (according to GQ)

1. Cropped trousers:

2. Grey on Grey:

3. Belted Coats

You love fashion more than anything else? Then sign the roster to get bonus points.

Comments

[wasureneba.livejournal.com]

I'm a big fan of graphic prints, grey on grey, and belted coats (all for both men and women). Bright, bold graphics just make me happy---they have so much personality. Grey is one of my favorite colors, so I'm always happy to see a lot of grey, and I like grey on grey especially because it tends to make you pay more attention to texture & the fabric itself, which is very appealing to me. As far as belted coats---I have an hourglass figure, and so I vastly prefer belted coats on myself. They're snug and form-fitting without being tight, and I like that a lot in clothes.

That being said, I am very skeptical of cropped trousers---they can make people look stumpy, or like they grew six inches overnight. I know that my legs look about three inches shorter in pants that are cropped at the ankle, so I think I have an especially strong reaction to them. ;) I tend to be rather indifferent to "90s" or "60s" as trends; there's too many details that get lost in those as labels. Like, 60s includes both mod & hippy---hard to treat those as similar styles...

Snape would totally wear belted coats. Luna would wear all the graphic prints ever. And Ron would go for 90s nostalgia.

Anieclaw

[jamie-love13.livejournal.com]

See, I think bold graphics have too much personality, which is why I probably don't like them that much, aha. And while one can definitely focus more on the textures and fabrics when wearing grey, I find it too boring of a color.

I kind of like to mix it up, put it somewhere in the middle.

jamiegryffrawr

[schizophrenic0.livejournal.com]

I love the thought of Ron going 90s nostalgia! I hadn't considered it, but I can see it happening!

I like grey, but I feel like grey on grey is too much grey. I like having something that will attract my eyes, because otherwise I'm just going to pass over it. At least the pocket hanky could be a color, or even white! It just becomes a little too drab for my taste.

Colleen//Ravenclaw

[sunshine-flying.livejournal.com]

I'm right there with you when it comes to the cropped pants - I haven't seen a single person that looked good while wearing them. What kills me is that so many people wear them and think that they look good. I just want to hand them a tape measure and say "THIS IS YOUR INSEAM FIND JEANS WITH THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER" but instead I just look away and avoid the monstrosity completely.

Tiffany/Gryffindor

[slumber.livejournal.com]

That's an interesting perspective on grey on grey, drawing attention to texture instead of color? I'd like to see it work but it's gonna take a pretty obviously different texture contrasted against one to work?

Evyclaw

[gamma-x-orionis.livejournal.com]

I've never been much for super-graphic clothes - I prefer plain colours or softer/simpler patterns. That said, bright colours and big, simple patterns (think wide stripes) are very fun, so if those become popular, I'll be pleased. When I was in Rome this spring, I saw a lot of black and white stripes, which looked extremely cool - that's something that I would be happy to see more of in the fashion world.

I have no idea what "'90s Nostalgia" is supposed to include. That picture makes me go kind of o_O because I don't care for "purposefully awful"-type looks, which is what that looks like to me. I mean, that collar... what is the point of that collar?

Revival of '60s fashions would make me squee! I don't have the body type for a lot of the mod fashions (damn thighs), but they look so good on other people. And if hippie fashions ever make a proper comeback, I'll be all set, because I already dress like a hippie most of the time. (when I'm not being Victorian Goth-y).

Belted coats are fantastic, and it thrills me to know that they're a trend right now. I think they're incredibly cool, they look good on nearly everyone, and they're warm besides (that's a pretty massive concern here in Alberta...). Also, I just bought a belted coat like... two days ago, so I'm totally on board with this trend :D

Lorraine/Ravenclaw

[passerine.livejournal.com]

I'm certain that 90s nostalgia is not supposed to look that stupid. I consider my personal style to be kind of early 90s, and I think it's a great look. Doc Martens, flannel, babydoll dresses, oversized tops with black leggings, layering.... basically, think Winona Ryder in Reality Bites (or any number of her films from that time, but I just really like Reality Bites). I didn't really know that this was ~coming back~ so I'm happy to learn that I'm finally on trend.

Julia // Gryffindor

[jamie-love13.livejournal.com]

I've never been much for super-graphic clothes - I prefer plain colours or softer/simpler patterns. That said, bright colours and big, simple patterns (think wide stripes) are very fun, so if those become popular, I'll be pleased. When I was in Rome this spring, I saw a lot of black and white stripes, which looked extremely cool - that's something that I would be happy to see more of in the fashion world.

All of this. I have next to nothing when it comes to graphic clothes, and if there is something, ten times out of ten, it's a simple graphic tee that I bought for work. And I love wide stripes, but I've been told they don't help my looks, but whatever. They're pretty. ♥

While the collar does make me think wtf, whenever I think of 90's, my mind always goes to the television shows, so.....

I love belted coats. And they are helpful; despite the fact that it's been a high 20 degrees here in Ontario. I still wear them with pride.

Jamiegryffrawr

[sunshine-flying.livejournal.com]

Oh goodness. The entire time I was writing my comment, I was trying to think of how to describe 90's looks, and you hit the nail on the head with "purposefully awful." I really don't think that head-to-toe 90's nostalgia would be a good look. I think if that's the route someone wants to go, they should find a genuine piece of clothing from then and add it to their existing wardrobe. And if they want to do that, they should add that one piece to a bunch of good looking pieces to try to offset the bad that comes from the 90's piece of clothing.

Tiffany/Gryffindor

[passerine.livejournal.com]

Women

1. Get Graphic - I'm not a big fan of graphic prints myself, although I understand the appeal and often like them on others. I actually like graphic print accessories - I have scarves and shoes and purses that have brightly coloured graphic prints and I love pairing them with solid coloured outfits. I like have "basics" that can go through absolutely any trend with a simple switch of accessories. It's money saving but also I hate actually shopping (not online though, and sometimes I do like going to the mall? I don't know, it's very strange). I could see Luna, Ginny, and Lavender all embracing graphic prints. Luna just seems like she's attracted to things that are unique, whereas Ginny and Lavender are both bright and like to stand out, which graphic prints would help them do.

2. 90s Nostalgia - LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. Although that photo is not 90s nostalgia, in fact I'm not sure what on earth it is. Unless I'm completely mistaken. I love 90s fashion. The layers, the oversized tops paired with tight leggings or jeans, military boots, babydoll dresses, FLANNEL. These are things I've always worn, and I'm so happy to see that it's coming back. It's such a comfortable, easy style to adopt, and a lot of the wardrobe pieces can easily be used when another trend comes up. I could see Cho and Hermione doing a less grungey version of this style (maybe ballerinas instead of boots with babydoll dresses).

3. Sexy Sixties - 90s fashion was heavily influenced by 60s fashion, so it's no doubt that I love it as well. It's a more sophistocated, sleek style and can be so flattering. I can see Pansy living and breathing this look because it is really sexy and classy and sultry, all things that my headcanon!Pansy values.


Men

1. Cropped trousers - Hate it. It never looks intentional to me; it always looks like the dude sucks at shopping and/or laundry and doesn't have anything else to wear. I'm not really sure what the motivation is behind it, but it's just so tacky and cheap looking. That said, I could see Draco trying a pair once, getting made fun, and rushing home to change and tell his father about it.

2. Grey on grey - I can dig this sometimes, like if it's a nice shade of grey, quality material, and styled properly. Like the supplied photo - I think that model looks absolutely fab. The problem is that grey can sometimes look cheap or the colour itself can be uneven (I don't know how to explain this properly, but a lot of times light to medium greys tend to look like they're faded in some spots). The dark, charcoal or slate greys could pull it off, absolutely. It's a little more interesting than black... even if it's all the same shade of grey, it doesn't look as flat as black sometimes can. I'm imagining Blaise and Cormac McLaggen working this look.

3. Belted coats - YES PLEASE. It just really pulls a nice outfit (or suit!) together so nicely, and makes it super easy to incorporate my favourite men's accessory, the super soft scarf! We already know that these coats are almost universally flattering on women, and I love that more and more men are rocking it too. It's amazing. I'm imagining Lupin and Viktor Krum both wearing belted coats and looking good indeed. Also Neville.

Julia // Gryffindor

[jamie-love13.livejournal.com]

I actually like graphic print accessories - I have scarves and shoes and purses that have brightly coloured graphic prints and I love pairing them with solid coloured outfits. I like have "basics" that can go through absolutely any trend with a simple switch of accessories

Uhm. YES. I have so many graphic scarves to match with my simple clothes, it's actually something I'm known for -- that, and having graphic nails and graphic purses. Anything can be graphic, not just clothes, which is probably the only way I like graphic fashion. Too much of it hurts, where as having it as an accessory is something I find perfect.

It's such a comfortable, easy style to adopt, and a lot of the wardrobe pieces can easily be used when another trend comes up. I could see Cho and Hermione doing a less grungey version of this style

90's is such a comfortable style -- but maybe I'm just being unfair to the others, since my style is basically 90's? I can definitely agree with the less grungy version of this style for Cho, but for Hermione, I think she could pull this off splendidly. And would want to.

Jamiegryffrawr

[caitieness.livejournal.com]

I'm not going to address all the fashions here because that's too intense for me. But let's start with 90s nostalgia because I love it. I wish I didn't work in an office-type place so I could wear overalls everyday. (Seriously, I loved my overalls when I was 8.) But let's face it, that will never with work-attire. Neither will any other oversized, brightly colored 90s gear. Sad times. Cropped pants I think are stupid for anyone. I hate the idea that you can see their socks. And it will always look like you recently grew a couple inches and haven't had time to buy new pants yet. I just don't even know where this could come from or how this could be considered a "trend." And, while I think belted coats are nice, why would anyone ever wear a belt coat in the summertime? And okay I would never wear that 60s inspired dress but I think it's gorgeous.

caitie / puff

[jamie-love13.livejournal.com]

But let's face it, that will never with work-attire. Neither will any other oversized, brightly colored 90s gear

Admittedly, I begged a differ. I can wear 90's gear with my work, but I work at a library so things might be vastly different than for those who work in an office.

Cropped pants I think are stupid for anyone

While I wouldn't use the word stupid, I do agree. Unforrtunately, pants always looked cropped on me because of my short height and bad hem jobs.

why would anyone ever wear a belt coat in the summertime

LOL, I do? I don't wear thick, heavy ones, but light ones? Definitely. They're good for rainy/cloudy/windy days. Help keep warm in, cold out.

Jamiegryffrawr

[jamie-love13.livejournal.com]

Let's start off with the Get Graphic fashion. While I'm a fan of graphic fashions, this just screams way too much. In fact, in all honesty, when I first saw the image, I thought the dress was photoshopped on, aha. That being said, because of the fact that the dress itself is so bold, with a lot of bright colors, I don't see many of the characters wearing something like it, unless they were like, Fleur, or someone that could pull it off. So, if we were talking about wearing something like this in the time of the HP characters, I'd say no, I can't see anyone really pulling this dress off. In the now times, though, it'd be tough to say. Most females would probably be getting there in age and this wouldn't work so much, anyways. For 90's Nostalgia, I can see this working, but I just can't see the two clothing items working together (what, I didn't say I was fashionable). So, I think this fashion could definitely work. I see it basically fitting like, every female in the series as lounging clothes, but Hermione and Tonks especially. Lmfao, lastly, there is the sexy sixties. I can see someone like Lavender or Ginny wearing it, maybe on a spring date, perhaps. Minus the makeup. It's a cute dress, and I can definitely see a lot of people liking it both in this time and in the time of the characters!

Okay, I can honestly see Snape wearing a combination between the cropped trousers and belted coat. I think because the coat would probably hide him, and he might like that when he was younger. As for older, it could cause more dramatics for him, aha. And lastly, I don't really see any character wearing grey on grey, simply because I find wearing a same shade of one color is too blending, and makes a person invisible.

Jamie/Gryffindor

[gryffinwhore.livejournal.com]

And lastly, I don't really see any character wearing grey on grey, simply because I find wearing a same shade of one color is too blending, and makes a person invisible.

Actually I could see Draco rocking a fabulous grey on grey suit and looking super suave in it. Especially when he's not school aged. I think it would fit his refined and clean style.

Alex//Gryff

[gryffinwhore.livejournal.com]

Get graphic….I think graphic prints look really cool. On the right person. You need a certain look and attitude to pull off something like that and I know I just don’t have that. My style tends toward the casual preppy. I could see Luna rocking the fuck out of something like that though.

Good god can scrunchies PLEASE not make a comeback. I feel the same way about this that I did about the recent 80s revival. It COULD be cute, but then there are also a lot of trends that should just stay dead (…..like I used to own a pair of black velour overalls in the 90s. If shit like that comes back into style I just will lose my ability to can)

Another one in the “takes the right person” category is the cropped pants. On most people they would just look ill fitting and like you just got out of a flood or something. I’m so here for the belted coat and 60s trends! So cute

Alex//Gryff

[jamie-love13.livejournal.com]

Good god can scrunchies PLEASE not make a comeback

Hehehe, I love scrunchies! But because they hold my thick-ass hair nice and tight! But I can agree with most of your comment. Graphics look good on the right people, as do cropped pants.

Jamie/Gryff

[nearlyconscious.livejournal.com]

I like the "Get Graphic" and 90's nostalgia definitely speaks to me as I was born in the 90's (although I don't love everything from the 90s, lol). I really like the dress in the very first picture -- it makes me think of a dress KStew or Emma Watson would wear, and I generally like both their styles very much. Not a huge fan of the sixties unless it's more... androgynous :) I'm not sure how I feel about cropped pants. I'm sure they'd suit some people fine, but I don't really see the appeal here [edit: I ironically just realised I own quite a few pairs of these... they just look much better on me, lolololol]. I love grey on grey, and belted coats seem like a classic, no? It screams "film noir" to me, in a good way :)
So:
- I think Luna would pull off Sexy sixties like crazy. Get Graphic also, but it suits her a bit less imo.
- I also think Lavender would wear Sexy Sixties well.
- Hermione might indulge in a 90's jumper because she might actually be nostalgic of her adolescent years jumpers -- actually the whole Golden Trio?
- Blaise Zabini would be all over grey on grey, and so would be Draco, especially with his grey eyes!
- Pansy would wear belted coats -- I know, I know, it's men's fashion but she's avant-garde like that, okay? She'd steal her lover's to go get some croissants or something. Wait no, scratch that, she would wear one, that her lover would steal to go get them some croissants. Pansy would not get up to get some croissants. But Daphne would. Oops.
- Snape would rock that belted coat as well.
- Ginny would Get Graphic and look fabulous.

[schizophrenic0.livejournal.com]

I think the Get Graphic would suit Luna better than the sixties (though I think she could pull off either). I think it would appeal more to her attitude (and she's one of the few people I think could pull it off). Completely agree about Blaise and Draco pulling off the grey on grey.

Colleen//Ravenclaw

[schizophrenic0.livejournal.com]

I'm a huge fan of fashion, but not in a "I must follow this trend" way. To me fashion is much more personal than what the magazines tell you is cool. Different people have different styles, and I think true fashion comes from dressing the way that makes you comfortable. After all, who are these magazines to tell you what's cool? The only reason it's "fashionable" is because they're telling you it is. A magazine could declare Ugg boots the hottest new trend and I'd still hate them. I look at fashion magazines as reporting statistics about what is selling well rather than definitively stating what everyone should be wearing. As far as the trends listed:

Get Graphic - I actually love graphics, but I'm also a believer of less is more. I think graphics and prints should be used wisely. I'm not a fan of the dress pictured (way too much going on for my taste), but if she were to wear, say, some graphic leggings or tights with it I would hate it even more. I think wearing graphic tops with solid bottoms, or vice verse, is the way to go because it allows the graphic to stand out, rather than being over-powered by too much going on. I could see this kind of style being really popular with Luna.

90's Nostalgia - I love the 90's. I do. That's when I grew up. And to an extend, I like 90's Nostalgic clothes. Unfortunately, I also feel sometimes it veers off into hipster territory. To me, wearing something nostalgic should be because you appreciate the nostalgia of it, not because you want to look "cool" or "cutting edge'.

Sexy Sixties - Love. I want that outfit. Right now. I can see why the 60's are making a huge comeback into fashion (Mad Men has been a huge influence on pop culture) and I love a lot of what the 60's styles have to offer. The only thing that I don't much like about the trend is that it tends to be more for very thin women (like Twiggy), rather than encompassing a number of different body types the way the following decades (and more recent decades) did.

Cropped Trousers - No opinion. I usually don't have much of an opinion on men's wear

Grey on Grey - Hate it. I love grey, mind you, but you need something to break the monotony of it. A splash of color does wonders.

Belted Coats - No opinion. I like belted coats for women, but I have no opinion in terms of men wearing them.

As far as people from the HP-verse wearing them, I think most of the ones who grew up in the wizarding world would prefer to stick to their robes (maybe Arthur would try to wear something like these due to his fascination with muggles). Like I said above, I could see Luna wearing the graphics and colorful type outfits (she seems pretty daring in her clothing styles). As far as muggle-borns go, I doubt someone like Hermione would really care much for most of these. She doesn't strike me as the type to follow fashion magazines.

Colleen//Ravenclaw

[sunshine-flying.livejournal.com]

I completely agree with you on the gray on gray trend: it's very bland. I think that even Draco or Blaise, while they would rock that look, would choose to add at least a splash of color in a pocket square or undershirt or even just a tie. If the entire outfit is just one color, it's very bland, and even the most fashionable and high-class people like to make a statement, even if it's just a bright yellow accent or a cold broach or something.

Tiffany/Gryffindor

[sunshine-flying.livejournal.com]

Well, basically I'm a fan of 2/3 of each trend listed above, per gender. I will never say no to vintage clothing as long as it's done well. I like genuine vintage items (that's why I love thrift stores and garage sales so much!) and I think that as long as the clothes are true to era and not made into some modernized version that shows far more skin, I can get behind those trends. But I'm somewhat wary about the 90's nostalgia. I get that ours is a very nostalgic generation, but I mean... that era had some of the worst clothes I've ever seen. I think instead of a head-to-toe look with 90's era styles, it'd be more fun to throw in a nostalgia piece with modern day clothing to kind of... make a unique twist. Zuba pants with those really awesome modern sweatshirts with huge sleeves and a cropped top. Prints are fun as long as they're not overwhelming, so I think there's a chance each style could be done right. I can never stress enough how much I dislike the cropped pant look (skinny or wide leg, male or female pants). I hope nobody ever wears them ever, even though I see them all the time.

I could see Ron wearing them, but on accident. He'd probably buy a regular pair of pants but because he's tall, he'd end up with the cropped pant style on accident. I know I've done that on more than one occasion (since I'm a 6' tall female and finding pants my length is a nightmare!). I could see Hermione wearing a fun print or graphic, and I think Harry could be spotted in a belted coat as he avoids paparazzi after the battle.

Tiffany/Gryffindor

[nearlyconscious.livejournal.com]

I think instead of a head-to-toe look with 90's era styles, it'd be more fun to throw in a nostalgia piece with modern day clothing to kind of... make a unique twist.

Yes, that's extremely relevant. 90s did see some very awful clothes... Keeping it to a well-chosen touch now and then might be wise!

Prints are fun as long as they're not overwhelming, so I think there's a chance each style could be done right.

I agree with this very much!!

Delphine/Claw

[pinksonia.livejournal.com]

Graphic prints are usually a little too loud for me; though, I foresee them being one of those things that I like on other people. Really, my biggest problem with the dress shown are those cut-outs. I don't really find cut outs flattering on anyone.

As someone once said to me, "If you did the trend the first time around you don't get to go there the second." Since the first run at the 90s involved my middle and highschool years I'm sure that I've done some version of all these nostalgia trends so I will be staying away from this second round. I do kind of want to know if this nostalgia will extend to that weird trend of adult type people wearing pacifier necklaces and sucking on them in public. Also tiny backpacks. (I may, however, break my own rule if I find a particularly wonderful floral babydoll dress -- I need to make up for that denim monstrosity with the green cotton lapel collar and teddybear appliqué that I wore all the time in Middle School.)

On the men's side, I really like the belted coats, but I am rather confused as to why any coat would be part of the summer trends. If I saw anyone walking around in one this summer I would think that they looked ridiculous, not because of anything inherent in the coat (as opposed to the cropped pants that just look ridiculous all the time), but because it would be way to hot and humid to be that covered up by choice. They'd be libel to end up with heatstroke and no fashion is worth that.

Allison/Ravenclaw

[evening12]

See in my books a belted coat for summer does make some sense. It does rain in the summer, so you could easily have a belted trench coat to protect you from the rain. Granted depending on where you live it might rain less but in some places it rains lots during the summer.

Martine//Ravenclaw

[evening12]

I absolutely adore fashion so this activity is right up my alley.

Get graphic: For my personal style I'd rather have graphic done is minimum quantities, more as accessories. But as a concept I do very much enjoy the idea of a graphic. I think that on the right person graphics make a bold statement and that's something I can get behind.

90's Nostalgia: This isn't my favourite style but I know that it can be pulled off by the right people. I suppose that even though I grew up in the 90s, I wasn't one to love the 90s fashion. I just...don't understand it for me. Also the 90s weren't very big on classic shapes which are my favourite lol

Sexy Sixties: I can get behind this fashion 100%. I love the lines and the shapes that a re-vamped 60s fashion gives.

Belted coats are always a win. I don't see how they can ever go wrong. Grey on grey is pretty sweet too. I think that darker shades of grey would make this style works best, otherwise it looks like it was accidental and that's not so great. Cropped pants...just no. Especially not on men. I already find it odd when men cross their legs and you see their ankles.

martine//claw

[wasureneba.livejournal.com]

*grey-on-grey high-five* I definitely agree---having some darker shades involved makes it all look that much more put-together.

And seriously. Seeing people's ankles when they cross their legs because their pants ride up. It's so weird to me---women's pants are so very rarely like that, it seems.

Anieclaw

[mmailliw.livejournal.com]

My personal take on fashion is that I really don't want to try and copy what everyone else wears: after all, I look much better as ME than as a poor imitation of someone else. That said, where I live right now fashion is a bit different than a lot of other places in that clothing is generally a lot more casual (and working with mathematicians at a university only makes it more so). For example, my suits generally collect dust except for specific Harvard Club events because... well... who really wears a suit on the west coast besides bankers?

Looking at the listed fashions, I had to check 'belted coats' to make sure that was actually a male fashion: the model looked more than androgynous enough to be female and the fashion looked like a specific female model shoot (like this (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a.f.-vandevorst-fw-2012) but with slightly more skin showing). Also, there are only two I could imagine fitting in with the Harry Potter characters: Draco Malfoy in grey on grey (he wouldn't be caught dead in a silly Muggle hat or those trousers) and Hermione Granger in the 60s motif. The 90s nostalgia shirt could - I suppose - be seen on the type of Sirius Black persona (from fic) that loves to make Sirius/serious jokes... but really that's more for those who REALLY want to thumb their noses as the wizarding world!

William//Slytherin

[passerine.livejournal.com]

The 90s nostalgia shirt could - I suppose - be seen on the type of Sirius Black persona (from fic) that loves to make Sirius/serious jokes... but really that's more for those who REALLY want to thumb their noses as the wizarding world!

This just pinged something in my mind. I could actually see Lupin (young Lupin maybe but let's pretend he's around now so it wouldn't be 90s premonition fashion or something? IDK) accidentally dressing to the 90s style. Not the one pictured of course, but like... I'm picturing specifically the jeans/tshirt/cardigan/sneakers look that Kurt Cobain wore a lot (especially in the Live at MTV performance). But not as purposely messy.

As for the belted coat look, I'm not a big fan of the tie up belt on men, but this look (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R-5kp8rvgMA/Sp1Uumc_npI/AAAAAAAAIWg/nC4F5WLDE4M/s400/Peter+Werth+Tweed+Belted+Jacket.jpg) is fab.

Julia // Gryffindor

[susako.livejournal.com]

The 90s nostalgia picture is... Well, if that's 90s nostalgia then please god no. 90s nostalgia makes me think of grunge, of oversized coats, short-sleeved tshirts layered over long-sleeved shirts, DM boots, leggings and large oversized tops... It's the clothes I'm comfortable in, so I don't know about necessarily being fashionable or on trend, but 90s nostalgia is probably an umbrella term for half of my daily wardrobe.

I like the Sexy Sixties trend, it's cute and sweet and flirty. I wonder whether Ginny might not wear the trend for date night. I can see this being the kind of trend that Lavender Brown, the Patils etc might giggle over in the fashion magazines.

Luna would probably wear Get Graphic, especially if it was recommended that bright patterns scare away certain scary (and possibly fictitious) creatures.

As for the guys: Cropped trousers, not a personal fave of mine, and I can only see Ron Weasley getting into this trend because he outgrew the family hand-me-downs. Grey on Grey, perhaps Lupin ♥ Belted coats, maybe Snape, Lucius... Basically any classy gentleman.

Susan/Claw

[slumber.livejournal.com]

Ohhh, I can see Luna with Get Graphic. I feel like Ginny maybe would look really good in Sexy Sixties, but IDK that she'd naturally seek it out? I can see it being something that maybe Fleur might take to wearing, thinking now of the other HP characters in the series...

I love your reasoning for Ron and cropped trousers, lol.

Evyclaw

[feuerfunke.livejournal.com]

Women:

1. Get graphic: I think there might be some color schemes or prints I like, but generally, I'm not a big fan of those. On other people, this can look absolutely stunning, but I prefer simple colored (=black) things to wear. Luna would most definitely like this trend, I can totally imagine her diving right into this. The trend really matches her personality.

2. 90's Nostalgia: Wait, why is this called nostalgia? If I would dive into my closet, I'd find a lot of 90s stuff in it and I guess I've been wearing it all the years, too. It doesn't look like nostalgia to me. Guess I'm just kinda outdated. The 90's hair would match Hermione perfectly, other than that, I think Tonks would like this trend. The jumper the model wears would be great on Tonks.

3. Sexy Sixties: Yet another trend I do not like. Just about all of it. I guess I'm not feminine enough to appreciate it. But it would suit Lavender quite nicely.


Men:

1. Cropped trousers: That is a trend? Looks like the model has long outgrown these trousers. No, I wouldn't want to force this trend on any character.

2. Grey on grey: Uhm, ok. I can live with this trend. Dunno, but I think Slughorn would look nice in it, as would Harry Potter. The color of his eyes would be perfect with grey.

3. Belted Coats: Same here. I could see aurors wearing it to fit the cliche.


Kat//Hufflepuff

[slumber.livejournal.com]

I think the 90s nostalgia would work if there was a bit of a twist to it, where you don't just dive into any 90s closet and start wearing all the old trends unironically. But that's the thing with fashion, right? It's progression still, whatever you do, so if you can do a spin on it to make it make sense within the context of the times, I'd be able to see it working.

Evyclaw

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Get Graphic: While I'm not a fan of that specific outfit in the example, nor am I a fan of what is usually on the runway these days, I do actually really love graphic fashion. In the winter I'm all for neutral colors but when it comes to the spring/summer time I very much enjoy bright colors and unique designs. Especially on dresses! But I think there's a limit on how much design you have in an outfit, you need to know yours boundaries with this trend.

90's Nostalgia: I just....no. The 90's were wonderful but there was literally no fashion sense in the 90's, at all. The 90's should never be relive when it comes to the clothes people wore. Just, no.

Sexy Sixties: While I'm more into the 40's-50's trends, there is something at the 60's fashion that is intoxicating. All of the short dresses are so adorable, and all the designs are so engaging.

Cropped trousers: I don't think this is as bad as some people may think. I think as long as the men who do this wear nice socks and the right shoes, it could definitely work. It may look a tad weird on taller men, though.

Grey on Grey: Huh, i'm a little torn on this one. While I like the full grey suit, I'm not sure how I feel about the grey shirt underneath as well. I think it may be a bit too much. If the shirt was a blue or another dark color, it would work better.

Belted Coats: I definitely love this trend. It's been around for a while, though, so it's nothing special. It's very classic and elegant. I like.

Julia//Slytherin

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Hahaha I agree with you on the 90s please never making a comeback. XD The 80s is bad enough...

I think the get graphic trend is one I'm willing to experiment with. It's not something that's entirely too outrageous but can be really well done if pulled off nicely.

Cropped trousers just makes me think wrong size, I don't know. It's hard to see it and not think it's lacking some semblance of proportionality.

Evyclaw

[slumber.livejournal.com]

Only "Sexy Sixties" looks appealing to me-- I think large graphics can work, but I didn't like the specific example posted. XD I like the grey on grey as well but not with the picture shown. I'm not sure how belted coats would be a summer thing either. I hope the 90s nostalgia never returns, because retro is not as appealing to me as vintage is, and going back to the sixties comeback, I just think there's a cooler look to be had with the square designs that the style usually has, even though personally, that look just isn't going to work on me.

I think personally the big bold graphics is my best bet for the summer, but truth be told I'm much more liable to go for airy summer dresses and skirts (nothing too max or bohemian though). Some looks I think are classic for a reason and those are the ones that I think I tend to stick to. I'm not hugely daring when it comes to clothing.

As for the HP characters, I can see Harry and Ron going along with the 90s nostalgia trend, but accidentally so, because that's just where their tastes in clothing stopped evolving? :P Hermione would be more tasteful and go with the sixties as well. I don't see her naturally embracing large graphics.

Evyclaw

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I'm not sure how belted coats would be a summer thing either.
Heh. I actually looked at most of the men's photos and wondered how any of those were summer. These people certainly do not live in Texas or any place remotely hot in the summer!

I agree with you on the graphics, too. I think the bold graphics could work, but the dress in the photo seems like overkill to me. I also prefer things to be more subtle and classical and not so bold, in your face.

Kristine | Puff

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It's not pictured above, but I went to the mall for like the first time in ages the other week when I was out in California (lol I never go shopping for myself anymore) and one trend I noticed was every store had like an array of pants in all sorts of bright colors. So apparently just wearing denim is not cool. But my first thought was that this is a trend for people with a lot of disposable income! I mean, people on a budget do not have the money to buy pants in six different colors just so you can have a different pair to wear with every single top you own. That just seems like overkill to me! (Or maybe it's just because I can't afford it. Oh well. Denim it still is for me!)

Of the trends above though, I like the graphic one (though maybe not to the extent in the photo!) and I love the grey on grey. I'm not a big fan of cropped trousers. To me, it looks like you just didn't buy your pants long enough. The sixties could be cute, but I'm not really sure where I would go to be dressed like that. It doesn't seem like it's good for work or just a casual outing. Idk. I'm not super big into being trendy, so all trends to me are sometimes a little ehhhh.


Kristine | Puff

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And it looked totally cool!
One Puffskein wanted to demonstrate its pride in its Irish heritage, but couldn't find any three-leaf clovers. I know where it should have looked...

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