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I am aware that this will not get an award for brevity, but humor me.

Background info: I am someone who is known to have an incredibly individual, crazy, random style. I love uniqueness, and I hate wearing things that I know what 1 million other people are wearing. This goes for anything of the sort, whether it's a studded belt or a short little Hollister skirt- BUT this question is mostly geared towards the latter (to clarify, the clothing that the so-called "pretty people" wear).

I'm really trying to comprehend how people can like clothing like what is sold at Hollister or those type of stores. I guess it's almost humorous since I know the majority of people ask the same question about my outfits a good deal of the time- what could she possibly be thinking with that outfit? But I just don't understand...and I'm honestly trying to be as accepting of others expressions as I wish they would be of my own.

What joy do you get out of wearing these mass manufactured clothes that aren't even worth taking two looks at? They are so BORING and unoriginal and so..lacking in any creativity. Not to mention, those skirts practically show butt cheeks and things I DO NOT WANT TO SEE! EW! Between the false advertising (Feefee's stupid ass coconut shack, etc.) and the atrocious amount of skin shown, I can only wonder what America's "pretty people" are thinking and if they really are so "pretty."

Can someone please help me understand?

It's all about OPINION.

Sometimes, I see people at the mall or at school..and they're wearing something hideous..and I'm thinking, "Oh my God, how can you be wearing something like that?!" I guess I immediately jump to that reaction because it's not something I'm used to..or something that I would wear..However, I tolerate those kind of people..I mean, if they choose to wear something weird, then it's fine with me..It doesn't affect me in any way.

I'm one of those people that wear Abercrombie and Hollister..so I guess you would be the one thinking/criticizing me in your head..but why can't you tolerate it?..It sounds like you're really annoyed of people that wear what's in style (in mine, and in many other's opinion.)

Also, Hollister isn't for "pretty people"...Everything is so overrated..Like there was a question weeks ago..and this person was asking for opinions on the store Abercrombie&Fitch...some people love it..and others HATE it..The people that hate it exaggerate what it really is..Ex: "Bad quality, paper-thin shirts.." They also said that jeans are $120..Some are, but most are like $70ish...They exaggerate it because they don't shop there (probably have never stepped foot in that store) And yes, it is overpriced..but it's worth it.

Your Question is to help you understand why some people choose to wear this type of clothing?..It's all about opinion..If you don't like it, then don't shop there!..Don't pay any attention to the people who wear it..It's not like what they're wearing is going to affect you and the way you dress.

Finally, what you may see is "boring and unoriginal and so..lacking in any creativity", others see it as good quality, cute, and in style.

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(Rating: 4) You make me sound like I'm one of those snotty little brats that will hate anything just to be "rebellious." I suppose I might have a disposition to dislike whatever is in style, but it's only because after seeing the same thing so many times it loses its luster. I see things that completely copy everything else and repeat each other in this cycle is boring and lacking in creativity. I never said people who wear what's in style annoy me. I have a ton of friends in every so-called "group" or "label" or whatever. I just don't understand their thought process and I'm sure if I asked them they'd become offended.
Finally, this isn't something that plagues me or depresses me. I know it won't "affect me" but I still can wonder about it. I learned something from some of the people below who explained to me their viewpoints. I'm not some close minded wench- please don't imply that I am one. Thanks.

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