Versus

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Renard, Fallon

Filmmaking

“Eye” of the Universe

Norms: Individual Vs. Society-Versus

Conformity. Say What?

Everyone always wants to fit in with society, and great examples are clothes. Teenage girls that are trying to fit in with society and with their group of friends shop at stores like Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pac Sun, Victoria Secret, and H&M. I don’t shop at places to fit, for friends, only me. I have my own personal style.

Okay I’ll admit I used to shop at some of these stores, but I did it for the wrong reasons. Now that I’m older and know who I am better, I dress for myself now and nobody else. Some stores I shop at now are Urban Outfitters, never anything too expensive, always at the clearance section first, Forever 21, when I need something cute for a really cheap price, and I cut a lot of t-shirts I used to wear. Also I love going through my mom’s clothes and finding a cute vest or jacket that you wouldn’t see anybody wearing now a days.

If I had to pick a word to describe my style I would say it’s refreshingly different. I wear something different everyday and not wear another designer shirt with jeans like the day before. I like to style my outfits up with an occasional headband of some sort. In the summer you will not see me without a bandana, sweatband, or headband on. Some times I get stares from people from dressing so bold, but their opinions don’t effect me. When someone tells me how much they like unique outfits and style it makes me feel good, and hopefully people will eventually see not to become a robot in teenage clothing conformity.