Women's Fashion & Style | Asian American Poll

ASIAN WOMEN'S FASHION & STYLE
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:18:04 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Which of the following fashion faux pas is committed most often by Asian women?
Wearing colors that are wrong for their coloring or features | 36%
Wearing cuts that are wrong for their proportions and/or size | 22%
Dressing inappropriately for the occasion | 24%
Wearing clearly outdated styles | 18%

Which of the following colors is generally most flattering on Asian women?
Black | 86%
Other | 14%

Which of the following fashion brands is most flattering on Asian women?
Calvin Klein | 12%
DKNY | 14%
Emporio Armani | 11%
Chanel | 7%
Versace | 9%
Prada | 11%
Bebe | 9%
Other/No Response | 27%

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Why are Asian women so fashion conscious?
af Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 08:52:59 (PDT)

I'm just curious about one thing? What are Asian Americans like in the rest of this country? At my college it seems like a lot of the Asians and Asian Americans are VERY materialistic, overdressed, and spoiled and I feel like I don't fit in with them. I am probably the most undressed Asian American on campus. Are Asians everywhere like this or just the ones here? Most of the people at my college are from near the D.C area.
Lonely underdressed Asian girl Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 22:55:59 (PDT)

you don't have to be "nice" and say "hip". You can say "classy" all you like... hahahah!
chicky poo Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 15:40:33 (PDT)

"classy" should only be used in a sarcastic sense of the word. that is all.
chicky poo Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 15:38:59 (PDT)

What is a Hermes scarf?
Clueless Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 13:17:48 (PDT)

MLK,

Those fashion houses are off 5th are 2-3 blocks from Central Park. You can bring the dogs and later head off to the free concert in the Park. There are also boat rental, ice skating, and Shepherd's field also in Central Park.

Couture fitting and going to the park are not mutally exclusive activities.
AC Dropout Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 12:45:24 (PDT)

to curious girl
Hi, don't believe we've had a chance to share ideas. I'll try to answer your question best I know how. I don't know what anybody thinks the word 'classy' means, but here's my liberal interpretation of it.

'Class' is something inherently different from the norm, but recognizably better quality, not so much a quality of facade but woven through the entire fabric...er...for example--and I'm going to use an example that's based upon what we're talking about at this point, which is clothing: A jacket cut from shantung (uncombed silk that's kinda rough and bumpy but very expensive because the process that creates this silk is timeconsuming) is going to look and feel different from a jacket made with "machine-washable silk" (which is more of a combination of silk with more durable synthetic fabrics to keep the silk from deteriorating in the washing process).

Now, class, to me, is the real thing, not what you see from the outside. As far as outwardly appearances go, the two may look the same (manufacturers can mimic the rough bumpy effects of shantung with cheaper and more durable versions) but we know the difference in the way the fabric "breathes", holds it shape, and the way that it feels on the skin.

In essence, a 'classy attitude' does not rely on what it looks like on the surface to act a certain way. Shantung is very unpolished and rough-looking, but its quality is unchallenged. It's normally used for formal attire and wedding gowns, when only the very best will do. Likewise, a 'classy attitude' is the real honest attitude that a person exudes when he/she feels good about himself/herself and understands that he/she is cut from a superior piece of cloth--and here's the ancient closely guarded secret, so pay close attention. WE ARE ALL CUT FROM THE SAME SUPERIOR PIECE OF CLOTH, we've just been brainwashed into thinking that our piece may not be as good as another person's portion of the SAME DAMN FABRIC! And although there will be flaws (just like the bumps and snags on shantung)...we are mortals and the flaws make us unique and--dare I say--more beautiful? So just be yourself and know that the beauty within you shines through regardless of what you wear and who designed your clothing. After all, shantung is still shantung, regardless who the designer is or how you drape it on your body, right?
MLK Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 10:03:26 (PDT)

MLK,

People who seek couture do not necessarily just want to cover up from being naked. It is an expression of self to wear unique art. To these people shopping is fun.

As for why where something new which looks old. Remember the eighties when Stonewash, Acid Wash, Bleached and Cut Jeans were sold off the rack.

Fashion who knows?

The only down side to denim is that if your caught in a heavy rain your underwear and socks turn blue.

I had pair of baggy jeans that lasted from JHS to last year in college. Good stuff back then. I don't think denim is as good as it was back in the eighties.
AC Dropout Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 10:02:02 (PDT)

i think overdressed AF are more specific to larger cities. i go to a midwestern university where there are a fair number of AF. i only see a small percentage that are over dressed.

i, myself do not own one article of Gucci, Bebe, Prada, Versace, Armani or any other designer garb. i'll stick to my Van's sneakers and blue hoodie any day!
k Monday, April 29, 2002 at 16:29:17 (PDT)

to AC dropout
hmmmmm....since you put it that way...I'd still feel it's a complete waste of my time that I can spend doing stuff that's more fun, like go see a free outdoor jazz concert or take my puppy to the park.

And, anyhoo...Why on earth would anyone take the time to have a fashion consultant make worn out jeans for them? Why don't they just wear out the jeans themselves by doing fun stuff?

Am I even making any sense to anybody at all?

to some old girl
"...anyone who says "classy" is not..."
What's that supposed to mean? Am I supposed to retort to that with something like "anyone who says she's poor is even less classy than the person who says that a classy attitude is more important than being a clotheshorse?". I'm not going to say that because it makes no sense, just like you made no sense when you said it.

I'm going to say I hate grungewear too, but having to work in suits and formal outfits all day long, I'd prefer jeans and a tee shirt when it's on my own time. No, I've never been to anything that even remotely looks like a "full service couture" but I'm sure if I ever get rich and famous one of these old days, I'll try it once just to say, OK, so now what? Meanwhile, I'll just stay with my comfortable clothes and my hip attitude about them (OK, I'll be nice to you and say 'hip' since you don't like the word 'class'). Does that make you feel better?
MLK Monday, April 29, 2002 at 15:09:09 (PDT)

MLK, I"m curious what you mean by a "classy attitude". I mean I have a general idea, but I'd like to hear more.
curious girl Monday, April 29, 2002 at 12:48:53 (PDT)

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