Artsy

1. ​What is Artsy?

   1. ​​They Artsy style is a collaboration of bright colors, fun and funky prints, and simple solids. The artsy style typically frames the outfit like a canvas, with new or unusual arrangements of clothing and accessories.
       

2. ​Where did Artsy first originate?

   1. ​​Artsy is a collaboration of many different pieces stretching across many types of fashions. There is no set origin for “artsy”, but the basis of artsy-thinking outside the box and mixing/matching different pieces-did have it’s shining moment. In fashion history, this is defined as the 1920’s era. There was a move from the formal, practical, and simple, to the bright, shining, and flashy. Hemlines shortened, dresses hung instead of clung, and hats hugged snug to short cropped hair. This idea of pushing the envelope, trying out crazy new ideas is the very basis of artsy.
       

3. ​What makes me Artsy?

   1. ​​Someone who works the Artsy style typically never goes with the conventional. The artsy girl might wear a collared floral blouse and a knee-length twill pencil skirt, and pair them with an old leather satchel and some slouchy suede calf-high boots. They might also entertain a pair of dark-wash jeans, an oversized wool sweater-knitted by themselves-and a pair of white rubber doc martens that they’ve turned into their own personal experiment with sharpie markers. They might also be inclined to wear an outrageous mustard yellow sheath dress and top it with royal blue bracelets, earrings, clutch, and stiletto heels. You can never predict what an artsy person might where next
       

Bohemian/Gypsy

1. ​What is Bohemian/Gypsy?

   1. ​​Bohemian/Gypsy style is a layering of intricate and repetitive patterns mixed with rich deep colors, typically on the darker side. Light fabrics, draped/hanging material, and exotic accessories are what make the gypsy style so riveting.
       

2. ​Where did Bohemian/Gypsy first originate?

   1. ​​The french actually coined the terms ‘bohemian’ to describe the often times ragged and wild appearances of the people who lived in a region of the Czech Republic called Bohemia. Calling the Bohemians ‘gypsies’ was more of a derogatory term in the beginning as they were often described in literature as poor, thieving, scheming, careless with money, and enchanted with music, song, and dance. Romany-as they prefer to be described-are traced back to India, where nomadic tribes called Roma traveled up from northern India into parts of Europe such as Spain, France, Germany, and parts of Russia. They also traveled into Morocco, Persia, and Egypt.
       

3. ​What makes me Bohemian/Gypsy?

   1. ​​In this style, one is more inclined to wea patterned, airy clothing. Baggy, light, loose fitting shirts, wide leg pants, low rise maxi skirts, lots of beaded necklaces, anklets, bracelets of all different sizes and shapes, long dangly earrings, pendants, belts, and scarves. A Bohemian/Gypsy style will give rise to more warmer, earthier colors arranged into intricate patterns meant to awe and allure. Soft reds, honeyed yellows, deep oranges, dark greens, cool blues, and dark browns are the colors one would typically be wearing, whether it was in a solid crochet tank, or a mandala-patterned pants. The style isn’t meant to look clean and put together, it’s supposed to look more like things were thrown on and worn comfortably. They stick to more flat sandals and soft leather boots. The look is finished off with a large fabric tote, a wide brimmed hat, and a fringe jacket or cardi.
       

Classic

1. ​What is Classic?

   1. Classic style focuses on comfort, balance, drapery, and professionalism. It showcases quality, and features popular styles that never go out of fashion. Timeless is the best way to describe this fashion style.
       

2. Where did the Classic Style come from?​

   1. The original meaning of a ‘classic’ look is very different from today’s definition. The idea of classicism in fashion is originally traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. Their unique fashion incorporated long, simplistic lines down the body, framing across the shoulder and arms, and picturesque fabric drapery. Clean and uniform shapes were used for their form of dress. As much about effortless, fashion was about comfort and regality. Clothing was to frame, not conform. Eventually this characteristic traveled to the french, who took it and combined it with their own form of dress. And just like that, the style was handed down through the generations. As times and styles changed, people began referring to the idea of “classic” as simply clothing trends that never actually went out of style, because elements of the “classic” look were kept even as the styles and trends changed.
       

3. What makes me Classic?

   1. ​In this style one is more inclined to professional wear. They incorporate items such as a loose blouse, a high waisted dress or top, ballet flats, straight-leg trousers, a safari, envelope, or clutch purse, and limited accessories. They utilize simple patterns or solid colors, even and straight tailoring along the arms and legs, and designer accessories in their clothing. They will wear a jacket over the shoulder like a cape, a solid color button up, and a loose pencil skirt. Someone is “classic” if they prefer to shop in higher end brands, look for professional type clothing styles, and seek comfort and balance in their apparel. They maintain the key element of classicism which is drapery. Clothing adorns the body, not confine it. No tight fitted tops or bottoms.
       

Girl Next Door

1. ​What is Girl Next Door?

   1. ​Girl Next Door is the classic all-american style that brings together comfy worn jeans and t-shirts with soft, windblown hair, all natural make-up, and a favorite hand-me-down hoodie. The Girl Next Door style features a natural, approachable aura made from both the articles of clothing she wears that almost everyone has, to the small, singular accessory that is specific just to her.
       

2. Where did the Girl Next Door Style come from?

   1. ​The Girl Next Door look came about during the WWⅡ when propaganda for the war projected this idea of the “ideal women”, a doting wife for the american soldier. She was of natural beauty, no heavy makeup or weighed down hair, and wore simple clothing. She was of a sweet, southern belle personality. This image of the “american girl” became an archetype projected both in literature and in movies and became a fad that still continues into today. The modern Girl Next Door is still a girl of natural beauty, albeit with more average features, and a richly innocent personality.
       

3. What makes me Girl Next Door?​

   1. You know you’re Girl Next Door if you’re go to outfit consists of a cami, a pair of jeans, and a light jacket. You wear comfy t-shirts religiously, and you live by the ‘wash-and-go” motto. You have on a specific accessory or trademark thing you always wear or have with you. It could be your grandma’s necklace, you’re mother’s ring, you’re favorite chapstick, or you’re old tennis shoes. The Girl Next Door never wears anything overly-embellished or bright. It’s always subtle, natural colors and hues. Soft pinks, maroons, light greens, or plain white are the colors one would wear.
       

Goth

1. What is Goth?

   1. Gothic style is characterized by a dark and morbid style of dress, heavily ornamented and designed.
       

2. Where did the Goth Style come from?

   1. ​The gothic style found it’s beginnings in literature around 18th century europe. It encompassed themes of mystecism, supernaturalism, melodrama, and sensationalism. In late 20th century, a movement started that brought back these elements of romanticism into the style of dress for young people.
       

3. What makes me Goth?

   1. Common Gothic style includes black lips, black hair as well as black clothes. Traditional gothics will where the medieval style of dress with the colors of black, dark red, electric blue, and deep purple. Non-traditional Gothic can encompass a large pool of styles into one. Gothic is often combined with styles such as punk, emo, and skater. But the main factor is the element of black. Black is present in the hair, the makeup, nails, and especially the outfit.