“I think you’re either born with a sense of style or you’re not...Either you care or you don’t.” That's what Ashley Olsen
says in the new issue of Marie Claire magazine.
Some people, cough -
Perez Hilton-cough, found her statement offensive but I happen to agree with her.
While I see how her statements could be taken as pretentious and patronizing, I think she's right; you either care about fashion or you don't.
Style has nothing to do with money either. People aren't stylish because they can afford to buy vintage Yves Saint Laurent.
So if money can't buy you style, than saying "it's something you're born with" isn't that far fetched is it?
Having a sense of style also doesn't mean you're always going to "get it right" either. Name a starlet that's always on a best dressed list and I'll show you the cringe-worthy outfit she once wore. Having a sense of style simply means, in my opinion, you use clothing as another form of expression and you have an appreciation for it as another art form even if it may not make sense to most people.
I happen to care very much about fashion and I think it's very important. My friends, however, couldn't care less about fashion; they throw on their jeans and tanks and they look great. It doesn't make them any less beautiful. They just don't care.
Do you find Ashley Olsen's statement offensive? Do you care about fashion?
While I see how her statements could be taken as pretentious and patronizing, I think she's right; you either care about fashion or you don't.
Style has nothing to do with money either. People aren't stylish because they can afford to buy vintage Yves Saint Laurent.
Comments (69)
I don't care about fashion at all. I think it's just a choice how much you want to get caught up in that world.
how is it offensive? I think its true
I see people with no money at all who are way more fashionable then some of my wealthy friends.It depends on how you put outfits together and creating them in your mind, not where you buy your clothes.i love fashion
but i disagree with her
i grew into my love of fashion as i grew up
and its still growing or maybe it was always there
and i just didn't know...hmmm
Nah I agree with her. Either you care or you don't. It doesn't mean you look bad... it just means you aren't necessarily the most fashionable. lol
It's a pretty legit statement. I don't see why anyone would find that offensive.
No to both.
I'm a Fashion Designer and i agree, either you care or you don't. somedays i don't care and i wear jeans and an ugly shirt, days when i care, i wear something eye catching. i love people who rock what they want to wear, to me, this is fashion at its best
I agree with her.
I'm one of those who was NOT born with a sense of style... I really have to TRY to get a nice outfit put together- it doesn't just come naturally to me as it does for some people.
i really dont see how this statement is offensive. shes not in any way saying "i have better genes than you" (no pun intended....really!) Yea maybe she likes the way she dresses but what's wrong with that? its just like referring to the way you decorate your home- youre either born with these fancy decorations/money to buy them- or you just dont care too much about interior decorating. You dont have to have a lot of money to have a nice home, for there a plenty of cheap & crafty DIY's that really add character.
Also, a "sense of style" does not refer to a certain genre or what's "in". if you can pull of a few one-of-a-kinds and look great, then more power to ya ; )
I love fashion, but I don't express that in what I wear. I think you are born with a natural sense for color coordination, unique pieces, things like that. Every since I was a little girl I had unique fashion, and I loved it! I just quit expressing that later on. I don't think Ashley Olsen has great fashion sense......
I can see where she's right, but I somewhat disagree. Some people are just born with a fashion sense, and either harness it or do not care. Other people don't have a fashion sense, but they can develop one. I guess the only part I disagree with is the inborn fashion sense. Other than that, she's right; people either care, or they don't.
It's kind of a blunt thing to say, but it's true!
i don't think you're born with a sense of style; my parents let me dress myself at a young age and it was wild and horrible. but as i grew up more i developed a sense of style. but it is true that you either care or you don't. so to answer your questions: yes and no, and to an extent.
You can't be born with a sence of style. *_*
It's not offensive but I don't think it's true. People can develop better senses of fashion. There may be someone who doesn't care about fashion when they're younger, but when they're older, they may start reading fashion magazines and paying attention and suddenly they care more and also know how to pick out outfits better than ever. People don't stay the same throughout their entire life.
I enjoy fashion, and it's hard for me to say that her statement is true because when I was younger I never cared. Kids who are ten and twelve don't get much exposure to fashion, and I think that not one fashionable person was fashionable from childhood, unless their parents made them that way. I think you may be born with the disposition to one day realize your love of fashion, but it's hard to say when you hit the point that you have made your desicion.
I don't see it as offensive. You'd have to be pretty angry and far-fetched to come up with a reason for that, in my opion.
I agree that you either care or don't, but as far as being born with a sense of style it's not necessarily true. A lot of people become interested over time, while there are those who love fashion even as a little kid. However, I do think there are some who will just never get it "right".
Perez Hilton will say anything for a little bit of attention. Seriously, this is one of those statements where you either totally agree or you simply disagree. What is there to be "offended" by?
This is offensive?? Really??
i think it's true. i love clothes and fashion and i've always taken what i wear seriously. back in elementary school, my mother put my hair in a pony-tail every day and i still found ways to change it up with hair accessories and the few clothes i had :) and i believe you can be born with it without realizing it for some time. like being gay!
and perez hilton disagrees because he sucks at dressing himself.
no.. it's not offensive! she soo cute in that simple outfit!!
No, I do not find it offensive at all. I mean some people look good in everything, some can only wear certain clothes, and well some people just look awkward in everything. It's a fact of life, honestly..
The only reason Perez thought it was offensive is because he is one of those born without a sense of style who thinks he can buy it. I completely love that quote, though! I think it's going on my list of quotes.
Lol, I love that quote.
And hmm...I'm sure Halle Barry never looked bad in an outfit. Of course, I don't keep a record of it - but she has a very classic beauty about her that makes whatever she wears good :)
Yeah, I'm sure she was born with it.