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

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Comments

[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

[gryffinwhore.livejournal.com]

But let's face it, that will never with work-attire

Yeaaaaaaaaah that's one thing about 90s fashion iirc. TONS of denim and flannel and just oversized clothing which just tends toward the super casual and not really office appropriate. I think the recent 80s trend was better suited for office wear.

Alex//Gryff

[nearlyconscious.livejournal.com]

I think that's why I like 90's Nostalgia : it's not work-attire material :D It's so laid-down, it just makes me want to lay in the grass and relax. I think I'll wear an oversized jumper more often than a fitted skirt (but then again, I don't have to wear a fitted skirt to work...)

Delphine/Claw

[evening12]

lol. Your reason for liking 90s style is my reason for avoiding it. For my own style I'm not to much a fan of uber laid back clothes. I'd pick the fitted skirt any time over an oversized jumper. I feel like Hagrid would rock the 90s Nostalgia look.

Martine/claw

[nearlyconscious.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I've never imagined Hagrid as wearing anything else than leather-y stuff, but actually yes, 90s would look good on him!!

Delphine/Claw

[wasureneba.livejournal.com]

Leather pants are (late) 90s-y, right?

(I'm totally picturing Hagrid in like Backstreet Boys-esque clothing and it's HORRIFYING.)

Anieclaw

[nearlyconscious.livejournal.com]

OMG NOW I HAVE THIS IMAGE STUCK IN MY HEAD AND FEEL A SUDDEN URGE TO WATCH ONE OF THEIR VIDEOS HAHAHAHAHA
Horrifying indeed. But oddly, I think he would fit alright in "Backstreet's back".

Delphine/claw

[wasureneba.livejournal.com]

Oh my god he would. It would be PERFECT.

I wish I had vid skills, someone needs to photoshop him and his motorbike into that video....

Anieclaw

[schizophrenic0.livejournal.com]

I remember owning, like, three pairs of overalls and thinking they were awesome. Good point about belted coats for the summer, though. I hadn't even considered that. Not the most sensible fashion choice. I'm not a huge fan of cropped pants, but I think part of it depends on how it fits into the overall outfit. If the guy were wearing them with sandals and a T-shirt it would make a heck of a lot more sense than wearing them with a business outfit.

Colleen//Ravenclaw

[sunshine-flying.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, overalls. Talk about nostalgia. I owned so many pairs! I loved them! I completely forgot that they'd fall under the 90's nostalgia era, and I think that's one look from that era that I could actually get behind. But I just hope that that trend isn't mixed with the graphics/patterns because then I'd just get overwhelmed from all the colors and stuff - and it's not like the 90's never did things like that. Look at those zebra print pants from back then... haha

Tiffany/Gryffindor

[wasureneba.livejournal.com]

I just don't even know where this could come from or how this could be considered a "trend."

I actually laughed out loud when I read this. I live in the Bay Area and this is so obviously a thing right now that I spend pretty much all the days just shaking my head.

Also, belted light jackets or sweaters are nice in the summer, especially if you live in a place that cools down at night---I've often brought belted outerwear with me on summer nights here.

Anieclaw