FASHION NEEDS AND CONSUMPTION-PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION

   FASHION NEEDS AND CONSUMPTION

There is a big difference between fashion needs and a fashion wants. All the desires and aspirations and motives of humans are known as human wants in economics. And the wants that can be satisfied with goods and services of any kind are economic wants. 

                 MY PERSONAL VIEW AND EXPERIENCE

When we think of fashion what is the first thing that comes to mind? Many of us are very self-conscious about what we wear because we don't want to be judged by others, whether by our friends or just strangers. 

                                                     

                                            From my point of view that their is a huge difference between need and want. A need is something needed to survive. The idea of survival is real, meaning someone would die without their needs being met. This includes like food, water, and shelter. A want is something that people desire to have, that they may, or may not, be able to obtain.

Fashion plays an important role in my lifestyle. It's nearly impossible to live a life without it. But in these few weeks, I have been thinking a lot about what we really need and what we want. Fashion needs are the essential addition to our wardrobe and by essential I mean which is going to last in your wardrobe for many years. 

                                                    Now I realize that there are so many things that there in our wardrobe, that we didn't even wore for one time. We buy stuff because we have this addiction to buy more without considering that do we really need it? Even there is lot of stuff in my wardrobe that  I  have used for one or two time not more than that. 

Now a days people are more focused on what all they want and just ignore their basic needs. I take an example from my life, I am a regular shopper and fast fashion has a major effect on my life. Fast fashion allows me to purchase trendy clothing at an affordable price. Fast fashion become common because of cheaper clothing, and the increase in purchasing power on the part of consumers.

                                                     Now I realized that I have to focus on my needs rather than my wants and changed my perspective and encouraged me to improve my purchasing habits, at least by moving towards mindful- consumption. Before shopping I ask myself-I really need this product? After consuming less we now have to dispose of our torn or used clothes. Taking such steps will lead us to a better and happy future.