At any point of our lives, we have learnt to hone our sense of fashion through the many walking examples surrounding us. It is no surprise nowadays that a little girl of ten may be seen perusing the shelves of a store and deciding what she would like to wear aside from outfits of her favorite color. The general idea of how we come to decide and select on a clothing item is through the mistakes of others.

If you were to walk down any street, you would see countless clothes pairings by different individuals. Although it may be an unconscious action, we store the outfits we have seen and keep it as referrals for another day. This may also occur when one reads fashion magazines which advices its readers of what designs can work in different scenarios. When facing a choice between medium-sized prints or large-sized prints, your mind works its way to dig into stored images or advices that would help you decide on the fashionably right selection. If that fails, one simply brings both outfits into the dressing room. That would equate to more time trying out items you may not buy (if the cut is simply unflattering) if you are on a time constraint.

In the event that the changing room mirror fails to tell you of the better choice, don't forget that you can always ask for a second opinion. It is always a good idea to have a companion when you are shopping for a new outfit. An outsider's view may be able to point out certain angles that may be unflattering or even financially help you decide when there is only enough for two outfits instead of there. There are the changing room assistants who can offer their opinion but always take recommendations with a grain of salt. Ultimately, it is you who will be wearing the outfit.

Type in ‘most desirable woman in the world' in Google and you will be provided with a series of links and images of Jennifer Lawrence. When the search is modified to ‘most desirable man in the world', Google seem to be unable to provide one name. Is it not intriguing how there is an ideal person or image in which women all over the world are to be measured against to be desirable?

It is no surprise that a famous female figure in history is well-known for her body or the clothes she wears. Before Jennifer Lawrence, there was the period where Megan Fox was the ideal that women strove to imitate, and which some still do to date. Although her physical body was the envy of many women and desired by men, it was Megan Fox's attires which accentuated or amplified her body that drew attention. On the contrary, Lady Gaga's outfits that always astound and puzzle people across the globe were rarely flattering but it captivated an audience that attempt to emulate her style. One can even find, Audrey Hepburn, as quoted to being an inspiration icon for women today.

Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty is a perfect example to explain the point of this article – women come in various shapes, sizes and color. There is no one style which fits all. What may compliment a petite-sized woman may not look as well on a plus-size woman. Despite the ‘thin is healthy' mindset that many carry around these days, a bigger size does not disallow women to be fashionable. It is of utmost importance that a woman feels happy and comfortable of her body to be able to project that confidence in everything she puts on. After all, are you wearing the dress or is the dress wearing you?

Pick any girls randomly on the streets of any city and ask them if they know what MTV and Hollywood is. You are most likely to receive a nod and an interested response to know further what your questionnaire is about.

With these two entertainment providers dominating an international market, it is no surprise that the younger generation is becoming more fashion-conscious at a younger age. Gone are the days where mommy or daddy picks the outfit of the day with no fuss from the child. Nowadays, the child is more likely to choose their outfits or criticize the clothing found in their closets. In fact, hand-me-downs are fast becoming a marker of financial status and no child would willingly admit to wearing a second-hand item.

We see (and some follow avidly) celebrities fashionably dressed for all occasions when caught on camera. With the difference in spending power for the general masses, people hope to follow closely to their favorite celebrities' choice of clothing. In fact, celebrities' children have followers of their own. Suri Cruise, 7-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise has a blogsite run by a fan, dedicated to the outfits she wears. In fact, Suri is seen as a child fashionista by some and her decisions, such as getting her ears pierced, are commented over and even scrutinized in famous gossip columnist, Perez Hilton's, website.

When does one decide the age to be fashionable? Sure, babies and toddlers are fun to play dress up with but as they grow, so does the price of their clothing. Some consider it a sacrilege to buy cheap clothes to look good but some on the other hand of the spectrum make do with their budget. Let us agree to concur that fashion comes to all ages in various ways and one can never be too young to be fashionable.

Recently, my sister insisted to have dinner in town and yours truly had the misfortune to be caught unaware in a pair of shorts, a slightly oversized shirt and flip-flops. As we walked pass a favorite retail outlet of mine, a special hour sale was on-going and there were retail assistants handing out discounted coupons to passers-by in the mall. Making a bee-line toward these girls, I tried to keep calm while slowly reaching out for a coupon. To my dismay, not only did the assistant not hand me one after a quick glance at my outfit, she moved a little distance away.

Are we all guilty of judging appearances based on what an individual is wearing at a particular moment? A person dons multiple outfits for various purposes in their daily lives. Sure, the retail assistant was not at fault to not have handed out a coupon that may not be utilized by a non-potential buyer. What if a potential buyer was just having a ‘fashion disaster day' and the coupon was a much needed pick-me-up? In occasions such as these, it is difficult to figure out what a person's style may be if they are wearing old shorts and a raggedy shirt.

Many, including yours truly, have formed first impressions of strangers by the outfits they wear: a person in a suit would be regarded with more courtesy than one in a pair of jeans. Many also argue that the attention one pays to their outfits is a clear indication of a person's character. This would hold true in settings where formal wear is necessary. Perhaps a lesser degree of attention should be paid to how a person dresses. After all, a person does not simply wear suits on a daily basis, even to the market. Yours truly should have requested for a discount coupon if only to see the assistant's reaction.