First off, my soapbox: I really don't see a problem with following the occassional trend, where clothes are concerned, or just being very particular about what you wear in general. Contrary to popular opinion, it doesn't make you an idiot. I'm honest about it, I'm a guy that loves clothing. You gotta have hobbies, right?
I love fashion, and fuck do I ever love stylish girls. What you wear is what you want to communicate to the people around you, yes? Well, I like people, I like to be social, and I like to go out. Smart, well coordinated outfits communicate confidence and sociability.
I listen to Mos Def, Talib Kweli and The Roots, Massive Attack, Radiohead and Travis, Death Cab for Cutie, and the Deftones to name a few.
I'm sure the music I listen to and the people that has led me to be acquainted with has influenced my clothing but my musical tastes are so diverse I've picked up a lot of neat little fashiony things from all over the place. I've a little hip hop in my clothing, and a little skinny alt rock boy, probably leaning towards the rocker side in style (although I've met a lot of people similarly dressed at b-boy competitions).
With that being said, I'm not into tight or baggy clothing. I like clothes that fit. I like earth tones, but I mix it up with brighter colors if I feel like it. Sort of depends what I'm doing.
I'm usually in favor of clever t-shirts (dope grafitti prints especially), I like jeans of different tones and fades (depending on what shoes, shirt/jacket I'm wearing. I alternate between chucks, pumas and other casual sneakers.
I fit in at most hip hop clubs and rock concerts. I wear cheap, and I wear designer shit. Call me a sad, confused hipster if you want, I'm not into uniforms (although I see their merits: i.e. attracting likeminded individuals). I wear clothes I think look cool (how novel!). I love suits too; I do love pretentious, uppity, smokey lounges (sometimes). Used to be a bit of a raver too.
I have 4 piercings (3 on 1 ear, 1 on the other), and 1 tattoo.
I think we should wear whatever we want, but know why we want to. We're all vain anyway (especially if you're posting in this thread).
Fun thread.