I mean 2 things by "wear it out"; one, those old Patagonia sweatshirts, Bean boots, flannels and wool sweaters are the new thing this fall/winter, they are meant to be loved and worn all the time! Do it! Two, I really appreciate fashion today. It is a little bit of everything: hipster, vintage, modern and futuristic. Pretty much anything is fashion forward now a days, so you know that old sweater that your grandmother gave to you? Wear it out! Take it for a test run!

I really like that about the fashion industry... you rock guys!

But in all seriousness, one of the things that has given me just a little bit more confidence in our culture is the fact that you do not have to be super wealthy to be fashion forward.

"What?! No...."

"Yes! It is true!"

(It may have something to do with fact that fair-trade is becoming more widely exercised.)

Anywho! In the decades past, the fashion trends have been really streamlined, meaning you have to have one certain look or you are "uncool". But today, it is really easy to look hip without spending a ton of money!

Remember when socks with sandals were totally dad-worthy? Well...

SOCKS. WITH. HEELS, GUYS! This is incredible! I was just watching a Project Runway episode and someone was wearing this exact style. People are also wearing Berks with wool socks. Who knew!?

Remember when thick-rimmed glasses were "nerdy"? Well...

This literally is Gucci! 'Nough said!

Really, people! Fashion today is actually really universal and inclusive rather than exclusive.

Grandpa/grandma sweaters that you guys got for Christmases past? Well...

This is really hot now! Everyone is snagging them from stores! Wear it out!

Finally... my favorite is the sweater with a button up underneath.

So awesome.

In a nutshell, I think my favorite thing about fashion today is how it includes so many different articles of clothing and so many different styles that anybody can look fashion forward. Plaid skirts, button ups, vests, sweaters, Bean boots, etc. it's ALL for me! So, what I usually do it Pinterest something, and then Wear it out! Do it!