Fashion in Lexington

Here in Lexington, women are always trying to stay updated with the latest trends in the fashion world. The problem is that women here have less access to different places to shop, compared to the major cities such as Atlanta, New York City, and Los Angeles. This problem doesn’t stop women of Lexington. Throughout the city and state there are wonderful boutiques that cater to women with this problem. A boutique is a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories. Here in Lexington, you can find designers that solely cater to the southern belles.

Women of this city are able to get the big city fashion with small town charm. Lexington has countless stores displaying the latest trends, for example, Bella Rose. Bella Rose has taken party dressing to a new era, thus earning the honor of being Lexington’s favorite clothing boutique the past 30 years. Throughout these 30 years Bella Rose has brought “big city fashion, small town charm” to the ladies of the Bluegrass. Known as the “pretty dress shop”, Bella Rose can take any woman, of any age, for any event and make her feel like the prettiest girl in the room. It all begins in the windows, with feminine flourishes and hand painted roses that come to life, but goes much further once you walk through the doors. Bella Rose is another important factor why stereotyping of fashion in Kentucky is decreasing. A sense of style shouldn’t be base upon someone’s address or what the state has to offer. Cowgirl fashion does exist in Kentucky but not as must as people think.

It has been known for history to repeat itself; the derby has disregarded that statement. This event shows the evolution of fashion in Kentucky is taking place. With new styles transforming, the once cowgirl fashion stereotype state is now the classy chic and sassy fashionista talk of the town.

Throughout the years, numerous people have misinterpreted the fashion style of the women of Kentucky. This city, no longer Levi’s and plaid, has blossomed into a beautiful south belle with classy sweet style. After this essay, I hope people everywhere realize geographic location does not determine your sense of style. Stereotypes are bound to be broken with the right knowledge and information. Setting the records straight with surprising facts, numbers, and history on how Kentucky fashion has taken a turn for the better in the past decades, explains the decrease of cowgirl fashion. Fashion isn’t about just looking fine it’s a way to express you. From the history of the derby to the great Lexington Fashion Collaborative to the students of the UK MAT club, it is evident that Kentucky fashion has surpassed its standards. Fashion shouldn’t be based on stereotypes it needs to strictly be based upon the way you express yourself.