Blog reflection

Using the blog was a very helpful tool during the first semester. The comments I received on my post were a great way to help me improve my writing. Working on the blog turned out to be much more easier than having to hand write something, then turn it, and then wait for the teacher to get back to you. I also liked I was able to view everyone Else's opinions on certain topics, and get ideas from them to work into my writing. I realized how helpful the blog really was when it came time to start on my final paper. The four blog post we were required to put up, turned out a very good basis for my body paragraphs. In some ways I felt like I already had most of my essay done which made writing it a lot less stressful.

Introduction

Everyday millions of people all over the world put on an outfit when they wake up. For some, their ensemble expresses their personality, for others their creativity can only go as far as what’s allowed at school or work. While some of these people only look at a shirt as a shirt, and navy blue pants no different from black pants, what they don’t realize is the industry they are contributing to. This industry has in fact been around for centuries, believably considered to have originated in England. Since the early nineteenth century it has been carried over to America first only as a textile industry, not creating the apparel portion until almost the twentieth century. As both industries merged into one, it continuously grew, forming the term “designer,” which was developed from apprentices who were taught pattern making. During the 1950’s and 60’s, fashion had become so huge, that trends were not just popping up one at a time, but multiple at a time. Designers all over the world were gaining recognition, taking the industry to a higher level in a very short time. Soon there were more than just designers, the fashion world consisted of retailer, buyers, pattern makers, tailors, and seamstresses. Towards the beginning of the twenty-first century the fashion industry was a competitive business seeking out fresh and new designs every second. As knowledge about this grew, so did the want of many young individuals to be a part of this world. One of the few problems that arose was the lack of preparation many newcomers possessed.

Do I have an interesting enough beginning?

Research

So far I've started doing a little research towards my paper, and have even started some of the introduction. Right now I'm focusing on the history of the fashion industry for my intro, as background information leading into the larger topic. One source that has worked for me so far is http://www.shirleywillett.com/historyoffashion.html. This site provides basic info on where and around what time period fashion became a big hit. By analyzing this site, I think it will help me to make a better connection to how fashion started out and, and what it has evolved into today. The author of the site also provides a brief biography of her life, chronicling how many jobs she took before becoming her own custom designer.