I’ve been contemplating the whole ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ concept recently. It’s an interesting observation, one originally coined by British writer Charles Caleb Colton around the turn of the 19th Century.
When someone goes to the trouble of mimicking your style do you take it as a compliment, intended or otherwise? Does it depend on who’s imitating you, the occasion in question or the item they’ve decided to copy? When does flattery turn to mild irritation, annoyance or even worry?
On the other hand, how likely are you to purchase an item having seen it on a friend? Will you wear it on days you hadn’t planned to meet, shunning it to the depths of your wardrobe before she calls or will you proudly display it in her company?
I laugh when I think of my Primary School days and how our quest to fit in saw us acting like mindless lemmings. My old school friends and I still debate on who set the trend for the denim mini-skirt and white sport sock combination!
I met a friend on Sunday who was wearing a pair of red fitted jeans. Having relegated brightly-coloured jeans to my youth, I can safely say I was inspired by how great she looked. I sent her an email to tell her I bought a pair yesterday, knowing she will take the news in the best possible light.
How individual do you like to feel style-wise? Are you confident that you’ll look unique even if someone copies your look head-to-toe?
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