Do you find yourself combing over People magazine or watching celebrity fashion trends videos on YouTube? If you have a strong desire to dress just like some of the best-dressed stars out there, you may want to consider why this is the case. After all, they’re people too, and you can probably come up with an amazing ensemble using your own style, right? There are psychological reasons why we hang on every celebrity trend we see.
Changes
We are inspired when there are changes around us. You might feel that the prevalent styles of clothing around you are not bold enough, and you crave a transition in your life. Looking at the outfits that actresses and actors put together can give you a thrill like you are being let in on an exciting bit of culture that seems far removed from your everyday life. If you get to feeling like this, why not try something exotic? Whether it’s clothing you normally wouldn’t purchase, a class that never thought to take, or a new genre of book to read, it can help you curb your itch to go after the fashion trends.
Celebrity Fashion Trends: New York, NY – February 8, 2018: Marisa Tomei wearing gown by Carmen Marc Valvo walks runway for Red Dress 2018 Collection Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom (Photo: Lev Radin/Gildshire)
Fitting In
The fashion industry makes it a point to inflict a sort of anxiety on people. This is meant to make them feel like outsiders, like they can’t fit in unless they wear a certain style. It really can make even the most confident individual want to seek out what he or she sees celebrities wearing. When this happens to you, instead of giving in to that anxiety you can look to what is great about your own wardrobe and life in general.
Admiration
You may want to go towards a certain celeb’s style because you admire him or her. It’s fun to feel as though you’re close to someone who you admire, right? You may think that their qualities will rub off on you, if you can just buy that amazing jacket they were wearing to their movie premiere or a dress that is totally stunning and has everyone talking. If this is why you want to copy someone’s style, spend some time thinking about what you love about this person and see if you can emulate it in your life – without spending a small fortune. Often, it’s a matter of getting to the heart of why you want something and finding another way to bring about that feeling in a more positive manner.
