As the juggernaut of mass media blends cultures together, people are hanging out more and more readily with people of diverse styles and fashion preferences. But despite the ongoing assault on aesthetic conservatism, there is one fashion statement that receives universal discrimination…having no sense of style at all. Sense what you wear and how you wear it is among the easiest, and most flexible ways of making an impression on friends and co-workers, there is no reason to let yourself fade into the background. Developing a sense of style is partly a personal endeavor, but there is no reason not to let others give you a head start with these web resources detailing a wide variety of “looks” and fashion options.
- The Art of Manliness – If you’re not so into having feelings, a good place to start making fashion choices would be the Dress and Grooming section of artofmanliness.com. This site caters to a business oriented, manly aesthetic reminiscent of AMC’s series Mad Men.
- Refinery 29 – This site features fashion advice by season, city, clothing genre, and many other factors. Catering to women in an urban environment, Refinery 29 is a good place for women who are looking to make some aggressive fashion decisions.
- Plato’s Closet – Plato’s Closet is a store willing to exchange its wares for its customers used clothing after a brief evaluation process. As one would expect from an organization which must evaluate clothing so closely, their website contains a useful blog and list of important current fashion trends.
- Every Guy Ed – While most fashion sites have women for their target audience, EveryGuyEd.com is dedicated to helping men who are looking to dress for nearly any occasion. If you are in serious need of a fashion direction, EGE will be able to help you find one and take three big steps forward.
- Ethical Fashion Forum – If you are looking for your clothing to make a statement with its material as well as its aesthetics, then the ethical fashion forum is worth a stop. Dedicated to clothing produced with sustainable materials, the EFF is a globally aware online fashion community dedicated to environmental and animal rights issue (and of course looking good).
- Free Beauty Tips – This website approaches fashion from a more practical light then fashion would normally care to be photographed in. It is a solid destination for useful tips in the realm of both makeup and clothing decisions.
- Paul Frederick – For upscale professionals looking to make an impression with their wardrobe, Paul Frederick is a solid choice. This website prioritizes suits, and all the minutiae that’s goes into them, as well containing a blog where the sites’ visitors can discuss the ins and outs of their favorite cufflinks.
- Shabby Apple – The aesthetics of this website are a slight throwback to the elegance of women’s fashion in the fifties and sixties. The blog and clothing featured push for a look that is conservative at first glance but enticing nonetheless.
- The Fashion Spot – Nothing beats a forum if you are in need of a whole lot of opinions and primary information. The Fashion Spot’s forum is well trafficked and organizes its information under a wide array of headings for easy navigation.
- The Style Blogger – For a strong opinion, don’t miss the daily blog as well as archived posts and images available at the Style Blogger. Where else are you going to get a fully fleshed out article about the practical and aesthetic functions of a neckerchief?
- C28 – If you are looking to make a religious statement with your fashion, C28 features a lot of Christianity themed clothing and jewelry, as well as a forum for further discussion of religion and its aesthetic possibilities.
- Fashionolia – Once you get a handle on fashion, you may wish to start looking for the cutting edge. Fashionolia is a blog for men and women’s clothing containing celebrity fashion news, late breaking trends, updates on the most important designers and much more.
- Fairway Styles – Despite an unfashionably late start characterized by bizarre, puffy pants, the aesthetics of golf are catching up. This blog and online store provides clothing appropriate for an upscale sporting experience.
- How to Look Good – If you want to break fashion down to its basics, it’s hard to beat Caryn Franklins website and blog dedicated to giving fashion advice based on the occasion, intention and the body type of the woman in question.
- The Purse Forum – In the market for a purse? This forum’s is dedicated to the subject with an intensity and intricacy you don’t see much outside of the Olympic Games.
- Focus On Style – If you feel compelled to know what’s going on in the world of celebrity style while also picking up some advice about how to spruce up yourself, Focusonstyle.com is a long standing fashion blog headed up by fashion veteran Sharon Haver.
- Where Did You Get That – On the specialized end of the spectrum, WDUGT is a blog detailing the finding and use of unusual pieces of clothing. If you are a deep thinker when it comes to fashion WDUGT is worth a look.
- Hip Doggie – If your dog is an accessory, you might as well accessorize it too.
- Real Men Real Style – If you’re looking for some guidance to find your own style, Real Me Real Style wants to help. This blog delves into all aspects of grooming and clothes, providing information for men on subjects ranging from tailored suits to acne.
- The Fader – The Fader is a more generalized website with a style section, as well as parts dedicated to music, and art. If you like music and are looking to develop your style on more than a superficial level, TheFader.com could be a good stop for you.
- SoJones – If you are looking for some fashion direction in the realm of “Urban or Hip Hop,” SoJones is a blog, forum and online magazine that can head you in the right direction.
- WhoWhatWear – For a lot of people, celebrity fashion will always represent the pinnacle of the industry. WhoWhatWear.com keeps its finger on the pulse of celebrity fashion with an eye for detail which points out the latest trendsetters and “Look[s] of the day”.
- InsideOutStyle – For those of you who want to get a little more analytical about your style choices, Inside Out Style’s forum, blog and other resources declare themselves to be “where the science and art of style collide.”
- BeStylish – This is a very straightforward blog which contains strong opinions on subjects like men’s bags, leather belts, how to develop your own style, and more.
- FabulousAfter40 – Unfortunately we all tend to get old, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look good while doing it. Fabulous after 40’s blog focuses on style choices and trends most applicable to middle aged woman.
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