Values in style assignment

My style reflects my open-minded spirit. Many times people feel the need to reflect the style of their culture, which has nothing to do with our own personal beliefs, and is thus limited to one look. I remember in middle school when skinny Jeans had Just come out and many of y friends were hesitant to try them, I could not understand why, I thought they were cute and would complement my tiny frame. The next time I went shopping I bought a pair and the following day I wore them to school not thinking anything of it, they were Just Jeans. However, I received a completely different reaction.

My friends asked “ why are you dressed Like a white girl? ” At this point I was beyond confused and replied “ What do you mean? They fired back, “ Your SKINNY JEANS”, “ what’s up with that? ” Honestly, I had no idea how to even respond. “ That doesn’t mean I’m white! ” was my only come back. Why were they criticizing me over a pair of Jeans? I realized they were not comfortable enough to make such a statement because they did not share the same values as me. My resilient view of being open-minded was evident, and is what differed between us.

Throughout my 21 years of life I have never once premed my hair or experimented with weaves, wigs, or extensions. There are those days when I am fed up with my hair, but everyone has those moments. Some days I do straighten my hair but most days I wear it up in a curly ponytail or bun. My values in staying natural have stopped me from participating in such extreme practices. I feel more comfortable being myself and staying natural than trying to be someone else. When I leave my house in the ironing I am not worried about how people will perceive me based on my appearance, I focus more on being respectful to myself.

I have noticed the ways in which our society has replaced the values of respect with sexuality. In past generations the idea of self-expression did not include miniskirts and cropped tops. These days young girls find revealing clothes more appealing than age appropriate apparel. The gap between age appropriate and adult attire have become less and less apparent. The clothes being made for young girls are tighter, more suggestive, and absolutely unsuitable for their age group. When I as little I wore dresses which covered my knees and my Jeans were not as tight as revealing my assets.