#Rasta colors in fashion

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Reggae Clothing for Men: 5 Tips for Dressing Like a True Rastafarian

Rastafarianism, a religion that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s, has had a significant impact on fashion over the years. The Rasta lifestyle is all about embracing a connection to nature, peace, and spiritual harmony. One way that this connection is reflected is through reggae clothing. For men who want to embody the Rasta lifestyle, reggae clothing is an essential part of the wardrobe. rastafarian clothing

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Keep it classic while representing roots and culture in the 14 Star Republic tee. This reggae-style design has a vintage Cooyah graphic, screen printed in Jamaican colors with a distressed finish that adds a classic touch.  Each star represents one of the 14 parishes of Jamaica.

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The first hunt (and everything you shouldn't do)

It all started in an old, rarely frequented bar. I usually went hunting in such bars. The blood of the humans in such establishments wasn't exactly what I would describe as gourmet, but as a vampire, in a world ruled by humans, I took what I could.

I was a regular so I was always allowed in, which meant that this bar was my personal hunting grounds.

However, as sometimes I wasn't just in the mood for blood, that night I was on the lookout for young ladies, and sometimes young men, who would like to be taken home.

As a full-blood, I had a Nux. A magical core that gave me powers. My Nux was the ability to change my scent so that I smelled attractive to anyone who caught my interest. Then there was the fact that I was blessed with vampiric beauty.

Tall, well built, broad shoulders, shoulder length platinum blonde hair that I groomed daily, and lavender colored eyes that turned people's heads.

All these qualities meant that I took a young woman home with me. She was still completely present, not a bit of alcohol in her blood yet, I wasn't a monster.

The night was wild and electrifying. I forgot myself in the intoxication of lust.

The next morning she was gone, no note, nothing. I never thought I'd see her again.

Two years passed.

One day she turned up at my door, furious. She pressed into my arms what would later become more important than my own life.

"This is yours. I don't want a blood-sucking monster for a child."

Her high-heeled shoes stomped across the street, toward her car. Without remorse, she drove on. Since that day, I had a daughter, and I couldn't have wished it any other way.

Now, six beautiful years later, I was standing in the kitchen, warming blood for my princess, who was supposed to be awake.

"Liliana, come on, I've made breakfast for you."

No sooner had these words come out of my mouth than I heard her small footsteps hastily coming down the stairs.

"Here I am, daddy."

She raced into the kitchen and threw herself onto a chair. Her blonde curls were standing on end, disheveled from sleep, but her red eyes were awake and looking expectantly at me.

My little princess was a half-blood. Her mother was human and her father, well, me, was a full-blood. Vampire children didn't begin to show characteristics of a vampire until they were two years old. Their eyes changed color, small fangs grew and they got their first "power boost".

As they didn't yet have their own powers under control, vampire children had moments when these powers exploded out of their bodies like a small volcano.

My little Liliana, being a red-eyed half-blood, had super speed and still got these spurts, which was sometimes problematic.

"You're still in your pajamas, sweetie. Go get dressed."

I said to her as I put her cup down.

She raced off like a whirlwind and came back dressed not a second later.

She was my everything and I couldn't be prouder that she was my daughter, but unfortunately she hadn't inherited my taste. She had put on her pink, short-sleeved shirt with a drawing of a unicorn on it and one of her little blue skirts underneath.

Sighing, I stood behind her as she sipped the blood with relish and began to braid her hair.

"Today's a big day, are you sure you want to wear this?"

She just nodded.

Our front door suddenly opened and a voice rang out. "Are you the fashion police? Let the girl wear what she wants."

The man who had just come in without knocking was Markus.

He always had a smile on his sun-kissed face, a piercing shining on his lips. He wore his dark, almost black hair in thick rastas, which he put up in a bun on hot days, like today. Dark eyes gazed at me from head to toe as he stepped closer. "Are you jealous that she has better taste than you?"

He said jokingly, but I frowned without giving him an answer.

"Good morning, Uncle Tofu," Liliana said as she looked up at him. I smirked, but now it was he who was frowning. He pinched her cheek gently. "I'm not tofu, just so you know."

Liliana giggled slightly and then pointed guiltily at me. "Dad was the one who started it."

Markus looked at me indignantly, but I just shrugged. There was a reason. Markus was a mixed, a transformed human. A vampire, but not really. Just like tofu was wannabe meat, he was a wannabe vampire.

"Liliana, go change, pants if possible." I said to her as I finished her braid. "Are we going to play in the park today?" she asked excitedly, but I shook my head. "We're busy today, we can go tomorrow." She blew air out of her nose in annoyance and started to sulk. But as I didn't respond, she scurried off angrily.

No matter how much I wanted to, I couldn't escape Markus's gaze. "You started that? Is that a term of endearment for me? Does that mean you just like to play hard to get?" he asked with a grin as he stepped closer. As always, he was already in flirt mode.

I barely answered him and turned away.

"Come on Tobias, do you dislike me that much?" he continued to ask. I didn't dislike him, not at all, but since I was the one who had made him what he was now, I felt weird about the idea of getting involved with him.

It felt like I was taking advantage of the fact that he only had me for support. As a vampire you weren't looked upon favorably, but as a mixed you were labeled a traitor and your life was over.

"Today I will be taking Liliana on her first hunt, so it would be better if you left."

I tried to remain monotone, to show no emotion.

"Why?"

"Because I don't want you tagging along." I explained without flinching, but made the mistake of turning to him.

He was angry, no, hurt.

"Dad, Dad, can Uncle Tofu come with us?"

Liliana asked as she stepped back into the kitchen.

"Your father doesn't want me there," he told her. I could have smacked him.

We stood at the side of the road and waited until the traffic lights gave us the signal that we could cross. My mood was at rock bottom while Liliana was chatting away to Markus. It was getting on my nerves, he was getting on my nerves. For once, I just wanted to concentrate on my daughter and he managed to turn her against me.

"Liliana, can you focus on me for a minute?"

She looked up at me and turned away from Markus.

"On your first hunt, you need to focus well on your surroundings. Every detail is important. Most of all, you need to pay attention to your nose."

She listened to me intently, her small brow furrowed in concentration. I was bubbling over with pride and was about to explain further when Markus interrupted me.

"Shouldn't she rely on her speed? After all, that's what's most pronounced."

He always had to know better.

"It wouldn't make sense because, without using her nose, she wouldn't know where she was going."

"She'd have her instincts to rely on." he said.

I was starting to get annoyed by his attitude. He always wanted to be involved, always wanted to be there, but he wasn't a real vampire and he wasn't family.

Liliana whimpered slightly and reached for my hand, but I was too busy getting upset about Markus.

"Her scent is part of her instincts, genius," I hissed at him.

"Dad…," Liliana whined.

"Sometimes I feel like you're pushing me away on purpose. If you don't like me, why don't you just say so instead of making me squirm?"

Now he was going too far. I didn't make anyone squirm, especially not him.

"Dad, I'm tingling all over."

"Not now, darling, Dad has to finally explain to Uncle Tofu that he has never sent even the slightest signal that he was interested"

Unfortunately, that was a lie, but I wanted to keep my pride.

Markus laughed bitterly. "That's a bad joke, isn't it? Why do I have the keys to your house? Why do you call me when you want to talk? Why do you have an extra cup ready for me when I come over? Why did you tell me then that I belonged to you?"

My heart was pounding loudly, my cheeks were heating up. It was true, all of it was true, but I was afraid to admit it. I was afraid to commit because I didn't want to lose him in case things went wrong.

I turned away and looked down. "Come on, sweetheart, let's go-" my breath hitched, my heart stopped.

Liliana was gone.

I should have noticed. She had told me, she had all the signs. Liliana had had a power boost and raced off to God knows where just because I hadn't been paying attention.

"I… where… we have to…," I couldn't think straight, I had never felt so panicked and scared as I did at that moment.

"Tobias, everything will be fine, we'll find her." Markus put a hand on my shoulder to reassure me, but nothing was calm inside me. I had lost my daughter because I hadn't been paying attention, because I had only been thinking about myself. As always.

"I have to find her. She's my life, I can't go on without her." I said in a shaky voice. "She's still so little… What if someone finds her first? What if she meets someone who hates vampires?"

I was so scared that I felt sick. I had to hold on to Markus.

"Tobias, pull yourself together." He grabbed me by the face and forced me to look at him.

"We'll never find her this way. So pull yourself together and be the father she needs right now." He was right, he was so damn right.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. "She can't quite control her power boost. She might race through the streets, but she can decide the direction. Once she realizes that, our search will diminish."

Which meant she'd probably try to go home. And if that wasn't the case, I'd tear the whole town apart.

With a laugh, Markus patted me on the shoulder. "Now we're talking. That's why I fell in love with you."

My cheeks exploded as I opened my eyes wide. He smiled triumphantly.

Annoyed, I pushed him away from me and walked off.

I walked with Markus close on my heels through every place I had ever visited with Liliana. Whenever we didn't find her, my heart broke into more pieces. Markus was always with me, his hand wrapped around mine. My last attempt was home, but when we didn't see anyone there, I broke down.

"She's not here… she's not here… I don't know what to do. I can't be without my baby. Markus…"

My tear-filled eyes met his. I hoped he knew what to do, I prayed he knew what to do.

His dark eyes showed confidence, his lips formed into a smile.

"You'll hold your baby in your arms again, don't worry. You know her well, she's your flesh and blood, if anyone knows her, it's you. Has she gone anywhere in particular lately?"

A memory flashed through my mind.

"Are we going to play in the park today?"

Of course, why hadn't I thought of it?

I wiped away my tears and grabbed Markus by the hips to pull him closer.

"Woah, take it easy."

His dark skin turned slightly rosy on his cheeks, which made me smile slightly. "Hold on tight," I said and sped off.

In seconds, we were in the park. I looked around for a long time and then my heart stopped. There she was, my baby. Liliana was sitting under a tree, her legs pulled up, tears rolling down her cheeks.

I wanted to call her, but I saw her little nose twitch and she looked towards us. Crying loudly, she raced towards us. Without hesitating, I picked her up in my arms where she belonged.

"Everything will be okay, darling, everything will be okay."

Markus stood next to me, smiling. I grabbed him, pulled him closer and pressed my lips to his.

It was brief, but it was an answer to the unanswered questions my heart was asking me.

He looked at me wide-eyed, his face bright red. Nothing came out of his lips, which made me giggle.

"Thank you … thank you for helping me. Thank you for being there for me … thank you for coming into my life."

He laughed. "You can thank me more often if it means I get a kiss every time." I was about to grumble that that was all he was getting at, but Liliana's little voice interrupted me.

"I want to go home," she whined slightly.

I hugged her closer to me and she snuggled into my arms.

"You're right, let's go home," I turned to Markus, who smiled tenderly. He held out his hand, which I took immediately.

"Let's go home."

[sociologyoffashion]

GROUP DISCUSSION: Autobiographical Reflections on Fashion

At the end of Week 2, I had the class participate in a discussion board where they discussed how fashion -- as an industry, as a social political force, as cultural symbol -- has informed their life experiences. Below are their thoughts.

- Dr. Buggs

To me, fashion has never been a huge focus , but it is always something i've found interesting and how it reflects whats happening in society. I have always wondered why certain trends take off while others fade away and why some trends feel like they "mean something". Luxury brands, can highlight class divides, while fast fashion thrives on exploiting workers in other parts of the world. What I love most about fashion is it isn't just about clothes it's about beauty standards, body types, and even how we decorate our spaces or present ourselves. When many hear the word "fashion" they think about clothes but when I hear the world "fashion" I think about style, expression, and self discovering. Everything is tied into fashion from how we express ourselves and even who we chose to interact with.

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Fashion has informed my life experience in many ways. From a young age I was always taught the importance of looking “acceptable”, and made aware of how your appearance can lead to certain judgements about you. These judgements can be made based on your clothing or overall grooming. I’ve also seen how fashion can be used to connect people, in a few different ways. My father has a certain style to his wardrobe and I would say that style is replicated in my own wardrobe, in a younger and more modern way, leading to us having a bond through our clothing. In addition to connection on a micro-level, fashion also allows for connection, or displays of unity, on a macro level as well. While I may not agree with his politics, one thing I would commend President Trump and his team on is their popularization of the phrase “Make America Great Again”, and the subsequent capitalization on said popularity with the infamous MAGA hat. In this case, fashion is used culturally and as a political force. 

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Fashion has shaped my life in a multitude of ways, even since I was little. Growing up, my parents emphasized fashion as a sign of wealth and statement about our social class. My mother was always in pursuit of the hottest designer brands, and my father always made sure to acquire the newest Jordans for him and I. Additionally, in the past year, I’ve learned how to make clothes (sewing, screenprinting, direct-to-fabric printing). In that experience, I have realized that a lot of “fashion” is nothing more than a cash grab with a rushed process, with that process including unethical labor laws.

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Fashion has informed my life experience in many ways culturally. Growing up in a Caribbean household, I’ve always been exposed to certain textiles, prints, and garments that were bit different than the norm. Later in life, I came to realize that these pieces of clothing were much more significant than I had expected. Some clothing is worn exclusively for holidays and festivals, while other pieces are used to symbolize a religion or an organization. For example, in Jamaica, Rastafarianism is a religion  that believes in “ jah” and follows certain practices, like abstaining from pork and rejecting capitalism. They wear colors like green, red, and gold, which are also displayed in the Jamaican flag. Wearing these colors, having your hair in dreads, and overall spiritual belief, many people can spot you out that you are “rasta.” This brings me to how fashion, as an industry as well as a social political force, affected my life experience being in college and living in a society where social media platforms are so impactful. Many trends come and go but always seems to contribute to how people perceive one another. For me, this started during Covid. With nothing else to do I spent a lot of time on the internet especially TikTok. I became victim of buying things solely based off trends until I realized most of these clothes I will not actually wear out or it doesn’t fit as expected. After Covid, when I went back to school, I began to categorize people based off clothing. For example, if someone wore all black and boots with tights I would just think their style is like “emo” or similarly, if someone wore baggy clothes and sneakers, I would think “okay, that’s street wear." This habit I developed to associate clothing with certain styles or identities was a reflection of how social media trends had influenced my perceptions.

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Fashion has played a unique role in my life, even though I don't consider it particularly important in my daily routine. For me, fashion becomes a form of self-expression at music festivals, where I embrace a "heady" style with flowy pants, funky hats, crochet outfits, pashminas, and custom-made attire (many of which are thrifted and repurposed). While I view clothing as a way to express individuality, I also value its practicality, like dressing warmly in layers or professionally for specific occasions. Growing up as a female in a Catholic household, modesty was emphasized, and my school uniforms reinforced strict dress codes. This shaped my early views on fashion and judgment. However, at music festivals, I feel empowered wearing outfits that reflect my authentic self, free of judgment. I appreciate fashion as a way to showcase personality and creativity, but I am frustrated with the environmental impacts of fast fashion. I prefer comfortable, functional clothing over tight or restrictive styles, and I see body modifications, like tattoos and piercings, as an extension of fashion. It is just another way people express their inner selves outwardly. Fashion may symbolize wealth and status for many, but for me, it’s about having fun, feeling comfortable, and expressing individuality!

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I’ve never thought of myself as a particularly fashionable person. I’ve never been one to wear the latest clothes or follow all the trends. I stick to basics and things that I can wear consistently, clothes from which I could build many outfits. I still believe this for the most part, but my perspective started to change once I entered high school and TikTok became popular. Suddenly, I knew what was trending and what styles to wear: the colors, styles, fabrics, and silhouettes that were all the rage. As a teenage girl, I wanted to be a part of that, to fit in. However, the clothes in the store did not fit me the same way they fit the mannequin, and I had a hard time fitting into the trends and developed a negative perception of myself. I was grateful that my school had a uniform, so all I had to worry about was my shoes, but I always wanted to wear the styles I had pinned to my Pinterest board and go to the mall with my friends. After I entered college and was forced out of a uniform, I finally began to build a better relationship with fashion. I forced myself to go shopping and not buy into the trends but rather get clothes that fit me and that I liked. Having a job and a disposable income also really helped me find clothes of better quality and more staple pieces. I still don’t have a definite style, but I feel much more confident walking around with pieces that I think are trendy, even if no one else is wearing them. Overall, fashion used to be a source of anxiety for me. I believed that it impacted how others viewed me, and in turn, it affected how I viewed myself. But I am glad that I was able to let go of some of that anxiety and experience fashion as something fun and lighthearted.

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I believe that fashion as an industry, as a social-political force, and as a cultural symbol has informed my life experience by determining different individual's social and economic classes. Some people may say that fashion is a statement of what you are trying to say, but others also say it represents a person's well-being or how they live. I remember growing up in middle school and hearing if a student had on True Religion, POLO, or even as simple as Nike's they had money or their parents were "balling".  Whereas, a student wearing plain non-designer clothing or even Converse would be looked at as unfortunate or poor.  These two examples show how these particular fashion senses or decisions can make people make assumptions about whether someone belongs in the upper, middle, or lower class. This is what makes fashion more than just a statement of expression. 

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I have always been begrudgingly interested in fashion—growing up, I only ever cared because I felt I had to, but since then I've developed an appreciation for the creativity and self-expression it allows me. Whether I like it or not, fashion plays a huge role in my social life, as I tend to gravitate towards people I feel have a similar style to me, or a style that I admire. On top of simply wanting to have friends that I think are cool, being able to identify other queer people based on their dress, accessories, hairstyles, and make up choices helps me as a lesbian figure out who I can be myself around. That is not to say that being queer should be equated with having a specific style, but there are definitely certain ways that people intentionally signal group membership through fashion. Beyond identity, I try to be conscious of where my clothes are coming from—I buy most of my clothes secondhand and often swap pieces with friends once I grow tired of them. I love having a lot of clothes and putting together unique outfits, but I wouldn't feel comfortable having a closet the size that I do if all my clothes were bought new from fast fashion stores. The exploitation of women in the Global South perpetuated by companies like Shein saddens me, but at the same time I recognize that, for low-income people who want to engage with fashion, fast fashion seems like a good solution.

I've gotten some of my favorite pieces for less than a dollar at thrift stores, though; the downside to thrifting is that it limits one's ability to participate in specific item micro-trends, which I have a bit of disdain for. For the future of fashion, I hope to see more of an emphasis on finding unique pieces and curating a unique, timeless, personal style rather than participating in fast moving trend cycles that produce excess waste. However, I understand how important it is for young women to feel as though they belong socially in a society that often works to put women down. It took me a long time to detangle my identity from who I thought I should be based on ever changing styles. I went from being a "VSCO girl" to an "alt girl" to a "granola girl" and so on until I finally settled on being Raya. Fashion can be an extremely powerful social force, as it is the first outward sign of who a person is. People make split second decisions about who to talk to and who to ignore based on fashion, which drives the "hate" part of my love-hate relationship with fashion. I love being able to find people with shared styles and interests, but wish that maybe sometimes, people could look past clothes and connect with others whom they normally wouldn't approach.

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Fashion is ever changing, ever evolving; similar to the way that the people who partake (albeit it knowingly or unknowingly) are ever changing and evolving. Fashion, in a multitude of ways, has informed my life experience through its ability to create in-groups and outgroups. One of the biggest status indicators when it comes to social cohesion is what clothes you wear. Personally, it was a big deal when I was little when it came to dance lessons and the competition team. Girls who could afford the fancier jazz shoes and leotards were considered better dancers just for having those commodities; regardless of their actual athletic talent. Who you could hang out with during class was also governed by these monetary choices all dependent upon fashion and the value placed upon its status. The girls who were fashionable were the in-group and everyone else was the poor, unfortunate out group. Fashion, specifically high fashion or couture, facilitates these social class divides as being able to afford high end brands makes you seen as more desirable and as having more value as a person. It even goes so far as to be distinguished as silent wealth, the idea that loud brand names on clothes is more gauche than not wearing them at all.

I remember there was a Daily Mail post when I was in high school about Kayne West in a seemingly regular outfit of a black turtleneck and jeans. No fancy Gucci labels plastered all over it, nothing. However, his turtleneck was Balenciaga (disclaimer: I don't actually remember which designer or the actual prices) and it was actually like a 3,000 dollar sweater!! Dressing in this sort of "silent wealth" fashion was seen as more fashionable than wearing a huge Gucci belt that broadcasted how expensive the belt was, as opposed to an expensive turtleneck that you had to know the insider value of to understand the wealth on display. I feel like the more I learn about fashion through a sociological lens, the more I realize how you dress can impact not only how you're perceived but how much you're respected as a person. How you dress can impact the jobs you have access to and thus your standard of living. Lower SES due to limited job opportunities thus leads to worse health due to limited access to certain commodities (like an apartment complex with a gym or a job that has healthcare benefits). So if you really think on it, how you dress can impact both your quality and quantity of living! 

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Fashion, broadly construed, has probably touched every aspect of my life since before I was even able to retain memories. The way I was dressed up by my mother as a child in pink frilly dresses and bows all the time is a major part of my development and socialization. Even since then, fashion has been a consistent force of expression and, at times, even restriction. Being policed on what I could or could not wear as a child and what was considered appropriate for a little girl changed my perspective on fashion as I grew up. At first, I found myself dressing in a way that was a stark departure from the pink frilly dresses. Over the years though, I have been able to express myself more freely. As my personal style and taste have grown, I am now more comfortable and even enjoy dressing in a feminine and frilly way that 10 year old me would not believe. 

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Growing up fashion for me was seen as a cultural symbol, there was one way to dress. This for me came from my upbringing of growing up in a devout Catholic family. This was through how long our dresses and skirts can be, no shoulders showing, and dressing modestly. But outside of the typical dress came with the way we speak, to be a good person and uphold the moral standards had rules for not only how we dressed but the way we spoke. This idea of speech as fashion, definitely influenced my upbringing because I was always told to curse was unladylike and made you unattractive. It was always compared to if you wore an unflattering outfit how people would interpret you is the same as if you cursed. One interesting thing is all my friends growing up have the same thoughts and ideas surrounding fashion. This was one major thing that got me interested in fashion was seeing if religious upbringings heavily influenced other people's understanding of what fashion is and how it effects our day to day lives.

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I believe that fashion, all of it's categories and subcultures included, has shaped every aspect of my life from the moment I was born, primarily because it is so heavily gendered. Your gender identity is, for most people, the same as the sex assigned to you before you were even born, and that affects every part of your life. People probably started buying gendered clothes and accessories for you months before you could ever use them; these gendered fashion items might seem trivial, but they shape every aspect of your life, personality, and social interactions. As a transgender individual, fashion became much more important to me when I came out publicly and began my gender journey as an adult. Fashion, in both the physical and ideological sense, is how I display my identity and (at least try) to have others perceive me in the way that I want to be perceived. Queer fashion has always been a social, political, and cultural superpower that serves a multitude of purposes, including flagging (carabiners, doc martens, piercings) to let other community members know that we are one of them and becoming a weapon for social movements. For me and all of my queer family, existence is resistance, and fashion is one of the best ways to demonstrate that because it is so visible. Choosing to be visible through fashion choices is both empowering and potentially dangerous, as I am easily identified as a queer person even by people outside the community. My fashion can even dictate which public bathroom I am allowed to exist in, and failure to pick the right one can have devastating consequences. I choose to be visible despite the risks because I want other queer individuals to see me in public and know that someone nearby is a safe place, and help them feel like they are not alone. I wish that I had someone so visibly queer to look up to when I was grappling with my gender and sexuality, and through fashion, I can be that for other people now.

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Fashion has always had a place in my life, impacting my upbringing more than I imagined. When I was younger perhaps I just saw it as clothing but as I got older and reflected on childhood experiences I realize just how much fashion was a socio-cultural force and meant more than just material to cover my body. It became more than just how I looked, it was about how I presented myself and my family and how it influenced the style I would develop later in life. As a kid, my mother never implemented any rules on what I wore. Though I was kept pretty and neat as a baby and toddler by the time I was a tremendous kid I was left to dress myself and that meant t-shirts and shorts. With limited money and being the only girl I don’t believe my mom acknowledged much how I looked. At least not until aunties began to comment about my appearance. They expected my mom to have more of a say in what I wore.

A core memory of mine will always be picking out a new long-sleeve shirt to wear for a quinceañera along with the comments of disapproval and disappointment I received from family members the day of. A girl in a shirt and jeans? Unacceptable, c’mon mother put more effort into my appearance! Don’t let me be comfortable and satisfied in what I wear, rather dress me up to fit the expectations of others. Teach my developing brain to dress for others. Somewhere between playing hide and go seek, and running around with friends “haciendo un desmadre” as my family would say, people began to notice I was a girl and girls were not supposed to act that way. My ages of running around were coming to an end. And so it began. The dresses, the jewelry, the hair. My mother would have no aunty speaking down on her daughter. Her only daughter. She had a sense of fashion and so therefore her daughter would too. I was now a young lady, fashion was more than just my updo and puffy dress, it was me sitting down cross-legged, it was me not allowed to laugh out loud or speak rowdy with friends. It defined the way I talked, walked, and acted. It meant following the social rules put in place by god knows who.  It impacted the way I saw and thought about myself and boy was that fun when I hit my late teens/early twenties and had to rediscover who I wanted to be, who I wanted to appeal to, and what that meant for me and my respect moving forward.

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Growing up, fashion was always a big deal in my house. My mom was a runway model for Chanel and Michael Kors in the '90s, so she was very involved in the fashion world, and she made sure my three sisters and I were always dressed to her high standards. On top of that, I spent the first eighteen years of my life in a uniform, so I never really had the chance to explore my own personal style. Because of that, fashion felt like something I had to conform to rather than something I could experiment with. I’ve always been both fascinated and a little intimidated by how fashion can define a person’s social status, and how certain brands or designs can symbolize wealth. At the same time, the pressure to fit into those fashion norms, especially with my mom’s expectations, left me feeling a bit lost when it came to developing my own sense of style. I found myself drawn to more independent, unique fashion choices, but I also felt the weight of social rules and expectations, especially as fashion became more tied to things like social media, personal branding, and even politics. Something I don’t like about fashion is how it promotes unrealistic standards, especially with the rise of fast fashion and its negative impact on the environment. Still, I recognize that fashion can also be a powerful form of self-expression, a way for people to push back against norms and create their own identities. The more I think about it, the more I realize how fashion can simultaneously promote conformity and individuality, but I’m only starting to fully understand as I reflect on my own experiences.

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Fashion has informed my life decisions by allowing me to express myself in ways that exceed the gender norm. Growing up in a religious household made me see femininity in only one way. The classic pantyhose and big poofy dress combo succumbed to my family photo album for most of my life. I will say social media played a big part in allowing me to feel confident in my body. I was always dressing for the perception of the world and did not feel comfortable around those who loved me most, nor did I love myself. This boost of self-esteem came from social media and the depiction of fashion as being for everyone, and even girls being allowed to wear jeans short or loose jeans. Now, my style isn't spectacular, but I am more confident in the clothes I pick out every morning and feel like my authentic self. 

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Fashion has informed my life experience because I feel like it helps me play with my identity through clothes. What I wear makes me feel like me, or different versions of me. One day I'm the preppy version of myself, the next I am wearing a flower crown with recycled clothing. I firstly find it important to buy my clothes from a company I support and feel shares ideals with me. I personally thrift and shop from a store called free people, which is a brand about inclusivity and being your truest self. It shares messages like not being afraid to be unique and stand out, and when wearing the clothes from the brand with the bright colors and crazy patterns, I feel more me and more ready to conquer the day. The reason I share all this is because fashion is a statement for me, it's armor for me, and it's versions of me I express through clothing. While not everyone views clothing this way and that's okay, I do, even down to what I wear to bed. I have a painting shirt, a sick shirt, and a work shirt. All showing the different places I might be internally and it expresses it for others to know. I feel like fashion has informed my life experiences because I get to see how everyone else expresses themselves and appreciate it. While there's places that might have codes, or restrictions to dress wear, I enjoy the challenge of finding a way to add my own touch to something I have to wear. I think this has shaped my life because it's taught me that I can add a little bit of me into places where not all of me might be able to go, but I can always have a piece with me through a pin, or a scarf, or a splash of color. 

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I remember going through high school there was a correlation between how much energy I put into my style/hair and how much I cared about being perceived in a certain way. These ways are like connecting with my identity, friends, and I cared the most when I had a crush. All throughout elementary school I would just wear whatever my parents bought me though, like bright neon oversized shorts and branded t-shirts because I didn't care. So I think it's interesting how I didn't innately care about fashion but the social forces coming with being in large public school changed the way I interacted with fashion and then fashion changed how I interact with the people around me. My fashion sense in music has been a big part of shaping my social connections especially in the online spaces I've been in and friends in college. Today it feels like fashion in clothing, music, art, books, shows, online fandoms and references, even like interiors and stuff are a way of connecting with an in-group or distinguishing others as such. Like I think of 'christian girl autumn' style of dress being attached to certain king of identity. Or like 'millennial gray' interiors being attached to a whole generation of people. I'm interested in how cultural and social forces have guided my decisions even when I don't recognize it. Like how much attention do I pay to what I'm representing in my outfits but even like music because I share my listening history online. I've also been interested in the fashion of spaces my whole life, like architecture and urban design is so interesting to me I even play video games modeling cities and from what I've learned I guess it could be considered fashion.

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We are surrounded by fashion in everyday life, even starting from a young age. Parents place their children in highly gendered clothes, for example, boys usually are dressed in shirts that say "Ladies Man" or girls are dressed in shirts that say "Future Princess". Fashion sends so many signals and messages to others, no matter who is wearing it, what it says, and who is perceiving it. Humans place a large emphasis on fashion because it is a form of communication. Not only can it communicate gender, but it can also send messages of social status, wealth, identity, and many others. Fashion can be used very positively, as well as negatively if humans use it to categorize others. From a young age, it has always been instilled in me, that fashion and dressing "proper" is important. Being a classy woman and fitting in was important to my parents because they immigrated to the U.S. from Venezuela. They believed that clothes held a lot of power to assimilate and not be deemed "poor" or "improper". 

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Fashion as a social force is something I have noticed ever since I was a kid. The way someone is dressed, including clothes, accessories, makeup, hair, etc says a lot about a person's social status and class. Fashion as an industry has many ups and downs. Fashion as an industry has shaped my awareness of consumerism and sustainability. Brands like Shein or Forever 21 are far from ethical and are definitely not sustainable. Knowing this has influenced my choices to support ethical brands and sustainable fashion. Fashion has a way of conveying messages even without trying, its power to both liberate and constrain someone is very interesting to me, and I think it would be interesting to learn and think more about that so that the next time I catch myself feeling a certain way based on someone's sense of fashion, I can question myself and see where my thoughts and feelings are coming from.

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How to Style Varsity Wingdom for a Reggae Look

Introduction

When it comes to fashion, one of the most iconic and beloved styles is the reggae look. With its roots in Jamaican culture, the reggae style embraces vibrant colors, bold patterns, and a laid-back attitude. One popular way to achieve this look is by incorporating varsity wingdom pieces into your outfit. In this article, we will explore how to style varsity wingdom for a reggae-inspired look and bring some island vibes to your wardrobe.

Embracing Colors and Patterns

The reggae style is all about embracing bright and bold colors. When styling varsity wingdom for a reggae look, opt for pieces in vibrant shades like red, yellow, green, and blue. These colors evoke the spirit of the Caribbean and will instantly set the tone for your outfit.

In addition to colors, reggae fashion also incorporates eye-catching patterns. Consider adding pieces with Rasta-inspired patterns or classic Jamaican motifs. Whether it's stripes, geometric shapes, or traditional prints, these patterns will add depth and character to your ensemble.

Keeping It Relaxed

A crucial element of the reggae look is its laid-back and effortless vibe. To achieve this, choose loose-fitting varsity wingdom pieces that allow for comfort and movement. Baggy sweatshirts, oversized hoodies, and loose-fitting jackets are excellent choices for creating a relaxed reggae outfit.

Mixing and Matching

The beauty of varsity wingdom is its versatility. To nail the reggae look, don't be afraid to mix and match different pieces. Pair a bold-colored varsity jacket with a graphic t-shirt featuring reggae legends or lyrics. You can also combine varsity sweatpants with a tank top for a casual yet stylish look. The key is to experiment with different combinations and find what resonates best with your personal style.

Accessorize Like a Reggae Star

Accessories play a crucial role in completing any outfit, and the reggae style is no exception. Embrace the spirit of the Caribbean by adding some reggae-inspired accessories to your look. Consider wearing Rasta-colored wristbands, beaded necklaces, or even a colorful bandana as a headband. These small touches will elevate your outfit and tie the reggae theme together.

Footwear Choices

Your footwear can make or break your reggae look. Opt for comfortable and stylish options that complement your varsity wingdom outfit. Classic canvas sneakers in bold colors are an excellent choice for a laid-back vibe. Sandals or flip-flops can also work well, especially if you're going for a more relaxed beach-inspired look.

Confidence is Key

No matter how you decide to style varsity wingdom for a reggae look, remember that confidence is key. Embrace the carefree and positive attitude that is synonymous with reggae culture. Rock your outfit with pride, and you'll exude the effortless charm that defines the reggae style.

Conclusion

Styling varsity wingdom for a reggae look is a fun and creative way to embrace the vibrant and laid-back spirit of Jamaican culture. By incorporating bold colors, eye-catching patterns, and reggae-inspired accessories, you can effortlessly transform your wardrobe into an island paradise. Remember to mix and match different pieces, choose comfortable footwear, and most importantly, wear your outfit with confidence. So get ready to rock the reggae look and spread those positive island vibes wherever you go!

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Rastafarianism is a religion this originated in Jamaica inside 1930s. It is in line with a belief with the divinity of Emperor Haile Selassie We of Ethiopia, together with a rejection of the ideals of Western contemporary culture. Rastafarians embrace your holistic lifestyle, with a focus on natural meals, meditation, and psychic practices.

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