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because most fashion trends are meant for women who are quite thin. This would also mean that if you want to be like your idols, you may have to lose weight, which can lead to serious mental and physical problems in the long run. Beauty knows no pain. This is also true when it comes to following the latest fashion trends. In fact, many clothes are quite uncomfortable and you have to suffer quite a bit over time just to look good. So we can conclude that following the latest fashion trends has many advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I have nothing against fashion trends. I find it quite entertaining and exciting to see what's new or what has been made trendy again. But I don't really rely on fashion trends because I prefer to set my own instead. I like to buy things that I like and feel comfortable in, and I don't spend money on clothes just because they're in trend. I also think it's fun to express yourself through clothes, and I like to do that actually myself. In the end, you have to decide for yourself if it's worth the pros and cons of following fashion trends or not. Fashion MA Trends Many people around the world follow fashion trends. Nowadays, fashion is undoubtedly something that we have to deal with every day of our lives. However, although there are some advantages when following fashion trends, there are also disadvantages of this concept. So let's start discussing all of them. One advantage of following fashion trends is that it can make you more popular. I say this because there are actually many people who would like to look good and learn how to dress, but just don't know how to do it. So you pretty much get to be their trendsetter. The general reputation and even your self-confidence will also improve, as your friends will probably want to be like you. I have heard from many people that following fashion trends is something the enjoy. For example, they told me that they like to go shopping with friends and try different styles. They also told me that sometimes when they try on different styles, they make fun of some and say that the creators must have run out of ideas to create something so crazy. But I mean, who hasn't made at least one time fun of how ridiculous a handbag or shoe looked. I also want to say that I think going out and trying on new clothes in a store can increase the chance of finding your own style at the end. I feel that nowadays there are still many people, especially young people, who feel quite lost in life and simply don't know who they are. In this case, these people want to be someone else, for example, someone they look up to like an idol. So when a celebrity posts a cool photo of their new sweater, they immediately want to buy it to look and feel like their idols. Fashion can give these people therefore a sense of identity that can help overcome self-doubt or identity problems. Even though celebrities are usually the trendsetters, social media in general definitely influences your fashion as well. This is because they are one of the few platforms where people from all over the world can connect and talk about these topics. Also if you post about fashion on social media, chances are that you can join a fashion community where you can share your latest fashion ideas and further improve your look by benefiting from the style tips of other fashion community members.