Wizarding Wear: Term XXVI, Activity 1: Fashion Trends

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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

[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

[flipflop-diva.livejournal.com]

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