In Hard Times…Is Glamorous Optimism the Answer?

 Opinion essay

History shows that in times of trouble, humans turn to sparkle and shine. Liane Wiggins, head of womens wear at Matches Fashion said,” high shine and metallics exemplify what fashion is all about: dressing up, having fun and lifting the spirits."

Does such exuberance feel out of place? We all know how wasteful the fashion industry is!

It’s important not to confuse consumerism with creative optimism," Francesca Muston, vice president of fashion at WGSN explains. "People are likely to express their reaction to global developments in different ways: there are those who will focus on simplicity and minimalism, and those who seek a release via creative expression," she continues.

 

In Hard Times…Is Glamorous Optimism the Answer?

1.     Decide whether you agree or not.

2.     Introduction.

Are we in times of trouble? Why? Do we need to lift the spirits? What do some people do to feel better in hard times?

3.     1st paragraph.

First of all, I think that………In my opinión, ……

What do you think about dressing up as a means of cheering up ? Does it work? Do you feel better when you are clean and well groomed? Can the clothes and accessories you wear reduce your anxiety?

4.     2nd paragraph

In addition……………………………. Some people think ……

Is fashion a way to express people´s creativity? Can it be a form of art? Are people´s clothes and accessories a way to express their reaction to global developments? What can a glamorous dress mean?

5.     Conclusion

To sum up, I belive that glamour and style………