Why is DC fashion so boring?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am a middle aged housewife and both my husband and I have worn "normcore" for years. ha. I thought we were the people making the DC area unfashionable?

*Facepalm.* You dont get normcore.

Yes, I do "get" normcore. It's there to make fun of people like me and make an ironic statement about comfort, but you apparently don't "get" my sense of humor.

By the way--I see a number of people around, mostly younger, with goth and hipster/goth clothing. Not many, but some.

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Anonymous wrote:Normcore looks like middle-aged housewives. That's not trendy fashion.

You sooooo misunderstand Normcore.

Instead of continuously saying "that's not normcore," "you don't get it," etc., why don't you offer some concrete examples?

You have two hands and an internet connection. If you want to know...

Don't be a tool. Everything I've googled on "normcore" touts it as a unisex, basic, unlabeled look. Posters on this thread are saying that DC fits that bill perfectly. Rather than explaining why those posters are wrong, you roll your eyes and insist that nobody understands. Why not post some images and explain why the DC frump look isn't normcore?

Too many labels. No irony.

Exactly.

Truth.

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Anonymous wrote:Normcore looks like middle-aged housewives. That's not trendy fashion.

You sooooo misunderstand Normcore.

Instead of continuously saying "that's not normcore," "you don't get it," etc., why don't you offer some concrete examples?

You have two hands and an internet connection. If you want to know...

Don't be a tool. Everything I've googled on "normcore" touts it as a unisex, basic, unlabeled look. Posters on this thread are saying that DC fits that bill perfectly. Rather than explaining why those posters are wrong, you roll your eyes and insist that nobody understands. Why not post some images and explain why the DC frump look isn't normcore?

Too many labels. No irony.

Exactly.

Truth.

OP, your sockpuppeting is getting embarrassing for you.

[Anonymous]

I'm not interested in fashion and never will be. Just not my thing. Other people should wear whatever they want. I imagine most people here feel the same.

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Anonymous wrote:Normcore looks like middle-aged housewives. That's not trendy fashion.

You sooooo misunderstand Normcore.

Instead of continuously saying "that's not normcore," "you don't get it," etc., why don't you offer some concrete examples?

You have two hands and an internet connection. If you want to know...

Don't be a tool. Everything I've googled on "normcore" touts it as a unisex, basic, unlabeled look. Posters on this thread are saying that DC fits that bill perfectly. Rather than explaining why those posters are wrong, you roll your eyes and insist that nobody understands. Why not post some images and explain why the DC frump look isn't normcore?

Too many labels. No irony.

Exactly.

Truth.

OP, your sockpuppeting is getting embarrassing for you.

I posted "exactly", and that's it. You can check with Jeff if you want.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree DC is fug, but I think it js hilarious to be chided for not folowing what are clearly joke trends like normcore. Our pant suoits are ugly, but sea punk is not the answer. The op blathering about normcore makes me think of a high school girl trying to be trendy. That's not style; that's fashion victimization.

I dont dress sea punk! Someone asked me to point out fashion trends that dont exist in DC and I did. And while I dont dress in one style in particular, I certainly take aspects from whichever styles appeal to me and mix them into my wardrobe. But unlike other major cities, where you are totally likely to walk past someone with a really out there sense of style, such as soft grunge, you would never, EVER see it in DC. And I feel that that really takes away from the vibe of a city- the complete and total dearth of creativity in terms of personal style.

We don't have creative jobs! We spend 60+ hours a week in conservative professions. WTH do you want?

Thats what I'm complaining about. You would think there would be SOME kind of creative class of young people in DC. But it seems like its all wonks. And how can you really call a city cosmopolitan when it's all wonks? You NEED a creative class to make a city truly vibrant and world class.

Okay then. Your post wasn't about fashion then now was it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree DC is fug, but I think it js hilarious to be chided for not folowing what are clearly joke trends like normcore. Our pant suoits are ugly, but sea punk is not the answer. The op blathering about normcore makes me think of a high school girl trying to be trendy. That's not style; that's fashion victimization.

I dont dress sea punk! Someone asked me to point out fashion trends that dont exist in DC and I did. And while I dont dress in one style in particular, I certainly take aspects from whichever styles appeal to me and mix them into my wardrobe. But unlike other major cities, where you are totally likely to walk past someone with a really out there sense of style, such as soft grunge, you would never, EVER see it in DC. And I feel that that really takes away from the vibe of a city- the complete and total dearth of creativity in terms of personal style.

We don't have creative jobs! We spend 60+ hours a week in conservative professions. WTH do you want?

Thats what I'm complaining about. You would think there would be SOME kind of creative class of young people in DC. But it seems like its all wonks. And how can you really call a city cosmopolitan when it's all wonks? You NEED a creative class to make a city truly vibrant and world class.

Okay then. Your post wasn't about fashion then now was it?

It's all interrelated.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Normcore looks like middle-aged housewives. That's not trendy fashion.

You sooooo misunderstand Normcore.

Instead of continuously saying "that's not normcore," "you don't get it," etc., why don't you offer some concrete examples?

You have two hands and an internet connection. If you want to know...

Don't be a tool. Everything I've googled on "normcore" touts it as a unisex, basic, unlabeled look. Posters on this thread are saying that DC fits that bill perfectly. Rather than explaining why those posters are wrong, you roll your eyes and insist that nobody understands. Why not post some images and explain why the DC frump look isn't normcore?

Fine, I'll explain. Because normcore is done PURPOSEFULLY. That is a crucial component of normcore. You can't just go to the grocery store in a pair of Lululemon yoga pants and a tshirt and call it normcore because you're feeling lazy. Normcore is a deliberate and mindful rejection of labels or attention-grabbing clothing as a commentary on capitalism and individuality in society. The intentionality, the purposeful stripping down of everything trendy as a means of "blending in to stand out". The intention matters. Dressing in old jeans and a ratty shirt because you just dont care does not qualify, sorry.

But this is hilarious! Get a real job and have a couple of kids and then get back to me about intention in clothing. Seriously, just move to LA already.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree DC is fug, but I think it js hilarious to be chided for not folowing what are clearly joke trends like normcore. Our pant suoits are ugly, but sea punk is not the answer. The op blathering about normcore makes me think of a high school girl trying to be trendy. That's not style; that's fashion victimization.

I dont dress sea punk! Someone asked me to point out fashion trends that dont exist in DC and I did. And while I dont dress in one style in particular, I certainly take aspects from whichever styles appeal to me and mix them into my wardrobe. But unlike other major cities, where you are totally likely to walk past someone with a really out there sense of style, such as soft grunge, you would never, EVER see it in DC. And I feel that that really takes away from the vibe of a city- the complete and total dearth of creativity in terms of personal style.

We don't have creative jobs! We spend 60+ hours a week in conservative professions. WTH do you want?

Thats what I'm complaining about. You would think there would be SOME kind of creative class of young people in DC. But it seems like its all wonks. And how can you really call a city cosmopolitan when it's all wonks? You NEED a creative class to make a city truly vibrant and world class.

Okay then. Your post wasn't about fashion then now was it?

It's all interrelated.

One of the reasons I went into law was so I didn't have to worry about trivial crap like fashion. So sorry you live in the wrong town.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Normcore looks like middle-aged housewives. That's not trendy fashion.

You sooooo misunderstand Normcore.

Instead of continuously saying "that's not normcore," "you don't get it," etc., why don't you offer some concrete examples?

You have two hands and an internet connection. If you want to know...

Don't be a tool. Everything I've googled on "normcore" touts it as a unisex, basic, unlabeled look. Posters on this thread are saying that DC fits that bill perfectly. Rather than explaining why those posters are wrong, you roll your eyes and insist that nobody understands. Why not post some images and explain why the DC frump look isn't normcore?

Fine, I'll explain. Because normcore is done PURPOSEFULLY. That is a crucial component of normcore. You can't just go to the grocery store in a pair of Lululemon yoga pants and a tshirt and call it normcore because you're feeling lazy. Normcore is a deliberate and mindful rejection of labels or attention-grabbing clothing as a commentary on capitalism and individuality in society. The intentionality, the purposeful stripping down of everything trendy as a means of "blending in to stand out". The intention matters. Dressing in old jeans and a ratty shirt because you just dont care does not qualify, sorry.

But this is hilarious! Get a real job and have a couple of kids and then get back to me about intention in clothing. Seriously, just move to LA already.

Thanks, planning on it! I think DC fashion is hilarious too!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree DC is fug, but I think it js hilarious to be chided for not folowing what are clearly joke trends like normcore. Our pant suoits are ugly, but sea punk is not the answer. The op blathering about normcore makes me think of a high school girl trying to be trendy. That's not style; that's fashion victimization.

I dont dress sea punk! Someone asked me to point out fashion trends that dont exist in DC and I did. And while I dont dress in one style in particular, I certainly take aspects from whichever styles appeal to me and mix them into my wardrobe. But unlike other major cities, where you are totally likely to walk past someone with a really out there sense of style, such as soft grunge, you would never, EVER see it in DC. And I feel that that really takes away from the vibe of a city- the complete and total dearth of creativity in terms of personal style.

We don't have creative jobs! We spend 60+ hours a week in conservative professions. WTH do you want?

Thats what I'm complaining about. You would think there would be SOME kind of creative class of young people in DC. But it seems like its all wonks. And how can you really call a city cosmopolitan when it's all wonks? You NEED a creative class to make a city truly vibrant and world class.

Okay then. Your post wasn't about fashion then now was it?

It's all interrelated.

One of the reasons I went into law was so I didn't have to worry about trivial crap like fashion. So sorry you live in the wrong town.

So sorry you're a boring nerd with no artistic sensibilities. Khakis and an old navy shirt seem perfect for you...

[Anonymous]

Good clothes help, but ugly people--i.e., most people in this area--will still be ugly.

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Anonymous wrote:Good clothes help, but ugly people--i.e., most people in this area--will still be ugly.

Very true. DC has one of the ugliest populaces in the country, maybe even the world. When I lived out west people would comment to me about it. Anyone halfway decent looking stands out like a sore thumb.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Normcore looks like middle-aged housewives. That's not trendy fashion.

You sooooo misunderstand Normcore.

Instead of continuously saying "that's not normcore," "you don't get it," etc., why don't you offer some concrete examples?

You have two hands and an internet connection. If you want to know...

Don't be a tool. Everything I've googled on "normcore" touts it as a unisex, basic, unlabeled look. Posters on this thread are saying that DC fits that bill perfectly. Rather than explaining why those posters are wrong, you roll your eyes and insist that nobody understands. Why not post some images and explain why the DC frump look isn't normcore?

Seriously. I just googled it and was told it's sold in the Gap and Abercrombie. You truly don't see people wearing that around here?

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OP, are you 22? I'm a former fashion designer, now living in DC, who finds "trends" like Normcore (I.e. Wearing Gap) and the sea clothing hilarious. Hilarious. This is why I left the industry (well, that and nasty catty people). This shit is UGLY. I love beautiful clothes and interesting patterns and styles but all this crap is is people trying to invent something and failing miserably. Its not fashion. It's marketing for the gullible to buy more crap. It's not beatiful, stylish clothing to make one look more interesting.