Dramatic Change In Photos

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Over the past years fashion has really made a dramatic change. Not only is it all about looking good but also about being able to express who you are throughout your clothing. Each person in these photos wear the type of clothing that they have an interest in and also what makes them feel comfortable in their own bodies. What I’ve noticed throughout these past years is that as time passes by people tend to expose their bodies more often. Shirts and shorts have gotten shorter and pants have gotten holes in them. These are considered to be the new trends.
Each person in my photos have their own unique style, but none of them dress themselves as someone they aren’t. Now of days the way people dress can tell a lot about a person. For example, if

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