Fashion always has a context.
And when you take it out of that context, it isn’t the same.
When we see runway looks, it doesn’t mean it’s always “Ready-To-Wear”, no matter what it’s called.
When we see fashion in advertisements…..or fashion in movies…
…or paparazzi photos of celebrities…
It doesn’t necessarily mean it is appropriate for everyday wear.
Take our favourite: Leggings, for example.
Lindsay Lohan is generally a sloppy dresser (in my opinion).
And while some might take inspiration from that bag lady chic style, the key difference between LL and Us, is that we aren’t celebrities.
We can’t wear that stuff everyday, because 90% of people won’t get it.
And most might think it’s just crazy, or that you’re a fashion victim.
Neither of which, are very flattering.
I am not saying that we should conform to a style that is appropriate for everyone.
But before jumping on a celebutante fashion bandwagon or wearing see-through mesh tops under blazers for work, we have to understand the context of fashion.
If we see fashion on the runway, it’s to make a bold statement and to show a designer’s point of view.
But it doesn’t have to necessarily end up on your body in its entirety.
Inspiration can be taken from its outrageousness for the catwalk:
To something as wearable as this:
Fashion is never cut and dry.
Which is why women have a hard time navigating the fine line between these concepts:
Classic & Boring versus Trend-Setting & Outrageous
So before accepting that what we see is exactly how we should wear something, consider it in your own personal environment and context.
Style on a String is a blog about style, not fashion.
And style has nothing to do with money.
Being chic on a budget is possible when you know what works for you, and only take inspiration from trends if they'll work for you. 
