Why fashion is so important? Many fashion enthusiasts would probably answer “because it makes me look good” – that is the reason. The true power of fashion isn’t really one that is very often expressed through words, yet at times, fashion icons have shown it with their prowess in dressing up. But before we go ahead and discuss why fashion is important, let us first know the word itself.

“Fashion is the changing of ideas and the attitude of the wearer in terms of dress,” says Randa Jarrar, who was recently crowned the “Fashion Icon” for 2011. “It’s the manifestation of a creative self and the ability to choose to present yourself as you want to be seen and perceived by the outside world.” Fashion helps define beauty, and it helps define personality as well. What goes into choosing a fashionable outfit or what kind of shoes to wear with it, how one carries oneself and how one takes care of themselves can all be directly linked to the way people perceive and appreciate one another through fashion.

For some, it is not really an issue of whether or not they will look good in particular clothes or not; it is more about whether or not they will fit in with others and who they are with. Wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable and at ease puts you in the frame of mind to appreciate the world and be willing to take risks. This also makes you a more appreciative person, which then will inevitably contribute to your overall happiness and success in life.

But the fact is that having great fashion sense and looking good are two different things. While fashion helps to make the first impression, it isn’t the primary reason to wear clothes. It helps define who you are and what kind of person you want to be, but it isn’t the reason why you wear the clothes you wear. Yes, it does impact your personal fashion style and image, and you should embrace it – but only to a point.

Why Fashion is Important to You: You see, most of us are conditioned by society to believe that the purpose of dressing ourselves is to look good, and be accepted. Most of us are socialized to believe that wearing clothes defines us and creates a statement about our personality. While it certainly plays a significant role in creating your own identity and feeling good about yourself, that said – why is fashion important to you?

First impressions do not last forever. You can however, make lasting impressions, both in terms of how you wear your clothes and your demeanor while wearing them. And why is fashion important to you? It is because it helps to create that first impression, which gives you a starting point for who you really are. After all, it was you who were able to make that first impression, and that you can help to keep it when you decide to put on your own personal “persona.” So wear fashion, create that first impression, and live life.