I Dressed Like Store Mannequins For A Week
Safiya Nygaard・16 minutes read
Safiya dresses in outfits inspired by different store mannequins, some challenging to wear but eye-catching for customers, representing each store's brand and Fall trends. The mannequin outfits often feature over-the-top styles, emphasizing faux fur and shearling, showcasing unique pieces not always meant to be worn together.
Insights
- Safiya's exploration of dressing like store mannequins highlights the intricate branding strategies of various retailers, showcasing how outfits are designed to attract attention and reflect current fashion trends rather than practicality.
- The act of emulating mannequin outfits underscores the shift in retail aesthetics towards eye-catching, thematic ensembles that prioritize visual appeal over comfort or everyday wear, signaling a broader trend in the industry towards creating aspirational, trend-focused looks.
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Recent questions
What are some common challenges Safiya faces when dressing like store mannequins?
Safiya encounters difficulties in finding the outfits in the store, feeling too warm in some ensembles, and struggling to wear over-the-top pieces that are not meant to be worn together. Despite these challenges, she appreciates how the outfits represent the store's brand and fashion trends, aiming to attract customers with eye-catching pieces.
How does Safiya feel about the different Fall trends represented by the store mannequins?
Safiya tries outfits from various stores like Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Zara, Francesca's, H&M, Hollister, and Topshop, each showcasing different Fall trends. While she feels cozy in some outfits and like a Christmas tree in others, Safiya appreciates the unique styles and aesthetics presented by the stores, even if she doesn't always see the influence of the described trends in the outfits.
What does Safiya think about the outfits from Francesca's and H&M?
Safiya finds the outfits from Francesca's and H&M to be more normal and easy to wear compared to some of the other store mannequin ensembles. She particularly likes the tiered bell sleeve in the Francesca's outfit, finding it cute and Instagram-worthy. In the H&M outfit, featuring a unique shirt, Safiya feels comfortable and appreciates the power glam sass vibe of H&M's Fall collection.
How does Safiya perceive the outfit from Hollister compared to the store's usual style?
Safiya is surprised by the outfit from Hollister, which features a fuzzy jacket and lacks the typical beachy style associated with the brand. The lack of branding on the outfit suggests a departure from Hollister's usual aesthetic, with the "Co" in Hollister Co. potentially standing for comfort, indicating a shift towards bedroom attire rather than beachwear, not suitable for sandy environments.
What insights does dressing like store mannequins reveal about Fall fashion trends?
Dressing like store mannequins allows Safiya to explore the prevalence of faux fur and shearling in Fall trends, as well as the emphasis on standout pieces like coats, fuzzy items, denim, modern utility, and jeans. She notes that the outfits often feature challenging combinations and are not always practical for daily wear, showcasing the stores' focus on presenting stylish, cohesive looks rather than everyday attire.
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Summary
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Safiya's Mannequin Outfit Adventure
- Safiya plans to dress like seven different store mannequins in her video.
- She frequents malls and has worked in retail, making her familiar with mannequins.
- Mannequin outfits are often over-the-top and challenging to wear, but they represent a store's brand and fashion trends.
- The first outfit Safiya tries is from Forever 21, featuring multiple layers and a hat.
- The outfit was challenging to find in the store, and Safiya feels too warm in it.
- Forever 21's website mentions denim, vintage vibes, and jewel tones as their Fall trends.
- Safiya feels the outfit is not meant to be worn together but to attract customers with eye-catching pieces.
- The second outfit from Urban Outfitters is comfortable and resembles pajamas.
- Urban Outfitters' Fall trends are described as a 70s look and getting cozy.
- Safiya feels cozy in the outfit but doesn't see the 70s influence.
- The third outfit from Zara is colorful and scattered in the store.
- Zara's Fall aesthetic is described as retro fiction, and Safiya feels like a Christmas tree in the outfit.
- The fourth outfit from Francesca's is normal and easy to find in the store.
- Francesca's aims to present their stores as mini boutiques with wearable clothes.
- Safiya likes the tiered bell sleeve in the outfit and finds it cute and Instagram-worthy.
- The fifth outfit from H&M features a unique shirt and is easy to find in the store.
- H&M's Fall collection is described as power glam sass, and Safiya feels comfortable in the outfit.
- The sixth outfit from Hollister surprises Safiya with its lack of typical beachy style.
- The outfit features a fuzzy jacket and lacks branding, suggesting a departure from Hollister's usual style.
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Fall Fashion Trends: Cozy, Stylish, and Challenging
- Hollister Co. suggests that the "Co" stands for comfort, indicating a shift from beachwear to bedroom attire, not suitable for sandy environments.
- Topshop's mannequin outfit features standout pants with impressive height, length, and width, challenging to find in-store with items scattered across multiple floors.
- Topshop aims to showcase stylish, cohesive looks rather than everyday wear, emphasizing Fall trends like coats, fuzzy items, denim, modern utility, and jeans.
- Dressing like store mannequins reveals the prevalence of faux fur and shearling in Fall trends, with outfits often challenging to assemble and not always practical for daily wear.
