“Oddity is all about encouraging people to get out of their comfort zone.”
– Maris Kalajdzija
ABOUT ME – WHAT MAKES ME SPECIAL?
I think I differ from other people by the fact that I don’t have a filter in front of my mouth. I say what I think, as long as I don’t offend anyone, of course.
I find that very refreshing in other people as well. If you think about something for too long before you say it, your thoughts often get distorted. It’s more authentic for me to talk without a filter.
MEANING OF CLOTHING
Clothing is definitely significant. You can influence your mood with clothing. If you’ve had a bad day, you can put on a killer outfit and you’ll feel a lot better.
In terms of my style, I wouldn’t say I stand out too much. You are always inspired by other people. Everyone is in their own bubble, which of course they are influenced by.
In my opinion, a completely independent and individual style does not exist. Of course, I also let myself be guided by trends. But I think that is always the case. Even if you say “no, this trend is stupid” and you then do exactly the contrary, you’ve still been influenced by the trends by doing just the opposite.
I think it’s important that everyone dresses consciously. Clothing is art. Everyone should work out their own style.
BEING DIFFERENT IN SOCIETY
The issue of being different is being addressed more and more in society. Social media has definitely made a big contribution to this.
Social media shows that there are multiple perspectives.
Acceptance through social media is definitely an important point, because of which more and more people dare to step out of their comfort zone.
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I always find it very important to encourage people in their individuality. If you like something about someone, you should definitely tell that person and give them a compliment. I think that is a good step in the right direction.
In addition, you should really sometimes dare to intentionally step out of your bubble more often and deal with things which you might not have found particularly appealing at first.
“Oddity stands for Uniqueness in a positive way, which can also be provocative .”
– Lara Kampa
ABOUT ME – WHAT MAKES ME SPECIAL?
I think what distinguishes me from other people is my cheerfulness and my colorful character. I am always in a good mood and I can usually get other people to join in.
MEANING OF CLOTHING
I wouldn’t say that I necessarily stand out from others with my style. I originally come from a smaller village. There it happens from time to time that you get a strange look if you dress a little bit more revealing. I’ve never had this problem in a big city yet.
Fashion is a lot of fun for me personally. I like to follow trends and express myself through my clothes. I love getting ready and putting together an outfit.
You should always feel comfortable in the clothes you wear. If you are wearing something that doesn’t suit to you, people will notice it very quickly.
BEING DIFFERENT IN SOCIETY
I think it’s great when someone has found their own style and can express themselves through their own clothes. Even if this style is a little flashy. That’s just how the person is.
However, I am not a fan of reacting immediately. Just because someone dresses differently, you don’t have to stare at the person straight away or start whispering. As a woman it is sometimes difficult. Particularly when it comes to the topic of revealing clothes. Often, as a woman, you are downgraded pretty quickly. I don’t think it’s right to be treated differently because of the way you dress.
I believe that more people should widen their view and not instantly judge others. You should be tolerant of everyone even if you don’t like it at first sight. After all, everyone wears what they feel comfortable in.
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Don’t be afraid of what other people think about you. Be proud of what makes you different from others and just let each person do what they feel like doing.
“Oddity stands for sympathetic strangeness.”
– Merret Kerschbaum
ABOUT ME – WHAT MAKES ME SPECIAL?
I am a person, who is not ashamed to be weird sometimes. It doesn’t bother me when people look at me strangely. Quite the opposite: I actually draw my self-confidence from that.
MEANING OF CLOTHING
I express my personality through my clothing. I always wear my clothes with confidence because I feel comfortable in them, regardless of the fact that others could label them as weird. In second hand stores, I also tend to run towards the things that look a little different and just stand out from the pile.
BEING DIFFERENT IN SOCIETY
I have the feeling that the older you get, the more being different is accepted. I’m glad to be out of the youth age, in which anyone was bullied, who danced a little out of line and did not look like everyone else.
I think one becomes more mature with time. Everyone wears the clothes in which they feel comfortable in. It’s natural. You just like different things than other people.
I myself have had experiences with bullying in my childhood because of my clothing style, which even back then was a bit more eye-catching at that time. My red hair hadn´t been a big help either.
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You should celebrate your uniqueness. However, it is also okay if you do not run around super extravagant. You don’t have to change yourself to be able to call yourself special. There should be no pressure built up regarding that topic.
There is no right way. Some people feel uncomfortable when people stare at them. It’s okay to dress a little more inconspicuously. Others draw their self-confidence from precisely that. Everyone has their own way.