the fashion problem

i stumbled upon an interesting article today about fashion that brought up a topic that really bugs me to be honest. i would encourage you to check it out here and then continue to read on.

you may have noticed this is my third post related to clothing. you are an observant one! this is an issue that has been rekindled in me so to speak within the last month or so. what the article talks about (for those who didn't read it, here is a readers digest) is how today's youth and children are bullying others simply because of the clothes they are or are not wearing. and also how high end clothing makers are expanding their clothing lines to the younger generation.

oh how gratefully for this i am. NOT!

honestly, wearing Nike or Adidas, or some expensive French or Italian brand of jeans or dress does not define you. and if it does, you need some serious help, cause that is just pathetic.

what really bugs me though is how this is tolerated. it seems like society thinks we can fix this by lowering prices for these high end clothes, so more people can afford them. give me a break!

what needs to happen is the parents taking responsibility for raising their children. teach them the importance of character and integrity, and the fact that it is not built on tearing others down or what you wear.

but this does not surprise me. our culture and society keeps going down hill more and more every day it seems. women don't respect themselves when it comes to dress (though there are some great women out there who do!) and in turn guys don't respect women. and now people think you aren't someone if you don't wear this brand. kids think this!!!

not to mention a lot of the new fashions just look stupid. i don't blame the parents and kids who dress sensibly....who wants to waste their money and time on a pair of fashion jeans that just look stupid?

now, i admit that i like some brands over others. pretty much all of my shoes are Adidas brand, simply cause i feel most comfortable in them. and i don't go out and buy the latest pair. same with my jeans. i like a few brands and that is what i buy, cause i like them. not cause they are the hottest fashion (and they are not).

now that i have spewed my thoughts (i hope someone can make sense of them!), where does it leave us?

i challenge you to join me in being sensible with what we buy and wear. a pair of fashion jeans that cost $120 is not what makes you who you are, and should not be the basis on which people judge you. it is who you are on the inside that counts, a point i think has lost much of its meaning over time because its been said so much. but it is true. you were created beautifully by the very hands of God. it is He who defines you, not the world, not clothes.

lets grow up, lets be mature. the latest fashion is not always worth it.