"Fashion is the dominant style within a given culture at a certain time. Fashion has to do with new trends: It refers to popular ways of dressing during a specific era." 

SO, this was like the summary in definitions of what style and fashion mean independently. It made so much sense to me and even helped me put my own style into perspective. I started my style journey from when I was probably 6 or 7. Basically, when I knew what it meant to put two pieces of clothing together. 

The best part of this knowledge for me is that we all started our style journeys at that age. Maybe 9 for some boys because your mom had to scream a million times before you would just agree to put on some clothes. 

Style is innate. It is basically and literally, how you like to dress. It has nothing to do with the present fashion trends and all that. It is simply your identity. 

Fashion on the other hand, is the more annoying older brother. It is the mom always trying to judge you for wearing red shirts on red trousers. The thing however is that no matter how much your mom scolds you for wearing what she feels doesn't look right. She still loves you and only wants you to do better. That is somewhat the relationship fashion has with your style. 

When you think of Steve Jobs, the first image that pops in your head is one of a middle aged guy with glasses and a black turtle necked sweater. I am very sure he must have some other clothes but his style preference was that and it soon became his identity. Trust me, I am no detective but I tried to find pictures of the man wearing something else but still wound back to this outfit.

I sure give him A1 for consistency. Wearing one outfit for every appearance can almost choke me. I like me some variety. 

Now, fashion becomes evident in our personal styles when we add bits and pieces of the current trends to our style. This emergence is what would make you refer to someone as FASHIONABLE. 

NOW, is there a difference between a stylish and a fashionable person? 

Leave your answer in the comment section. I do not know as well.

You can be stylish which would make you seemingly fashionable but that doesn't mean you will be viewed as fashionable by many experts in the industry. Style is mostly individual centered, whereas fashion is collective. Fashion makes up the trends you see on Fashion magazines, Runway shows and general designer outlets.

Characteristics of Fashion and Style are as follows:

Individual vs. Collective: As said earlier, the way you choose to dress, if no one could see you and you just wanted to enjoy yourself is your style. It is a very personal experience. It could range from vintage to traditional to formal to whatever you personally like. 

Fashion on the other hand is collective in the sense that it is the driving force for a period. It is usually worn by a group of people as per the dictation of fashion trendsetters such as designers, merchandisers and other fashion professionals. 

Timeless vs. Trendy: Your style is seen as timeless because regardless of what trend goes by your personal preference remains your personal preference and as such it lives with you preferably for a lifetime.  

Fashion is trendy as every year there is a new trend color or style that everyone in the fashion space identifies with.

Fashion and style overlap in our day to day choices. 

In 2020, trends have already come and gone and this is regardless of the COVID-I9 pandemic that hit every part of the world. 

Notable among trends this year are: 

Maxi Faux Coats

Shoes worn over Trousers

Bucket Hats

Square Toed Heels

Over sized Gold Chain Necklaces

For men, we have :

Cross Body Bags (Sling Bags)

Cuban Collar Shirts

Over Sized Blazers

 e.t.c.