A classic is like the fashion opposite of a trend. Classics are basic items that are practical and attractive enough to survive the fashion cycle. Examples include a white T-shirt, denim jeans, tuxedo, sneakers, you get the idea. Usually with these, the exact styles of these items change year through year, such as different cuts and rises of jeans, but at the end of the day, they're still all jeans. Ironically, many items we consider classics started out as trends. The pencil skirt, for example, started in the 40's as a sexy, womanly alternative to shapeless flapper dresses. Nowadays it's a classic business casual staple. Denim also started out as a trend. Jeans had been worn by miners and cowboys for almost a century, but spread to the general public when James Dean wore them to portray an adventurous character in the 50s. They caught on quickly with rebellious teens who intentionally wanted to look unprofessional. Jeans quickly became a symbol of casual style. Having classics like these is important because they keep fashion grounded in a world of ever-changing trends.
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