How is the fashion different in Denmark?
It is different because of the seasons; in summer there are a lot of booty short (super short shorts) and fall with pants, converse and skinny jeans. I know that is very similar to the American style, but in Denmark it is more judgmental. You almost feel that you have to wear what's in and discard your clothes that aren't. I feel that there are a lot of colors and noticed that dark green is in (as well a combat boots- which I found very strange). I also found a very ridiculously high number of Justin Bieber, One Direction and New York shirts for girls. To answer a question that might be on your mind; no, I would never where one of those three choices of shirts - not to be offensive, this is just my opinion... I am who I am and that's that.
Do you find that your taste is changing?
I can't really answer this question until I get to learn the fashion for my age better. I will go shopping when school starts (less than 1 week - ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!).
More color / Less color?
Don't know yet... Still deciding. Definitely compared to the uniforms that I use to wear (don't tell anyone, but I already miss uniforms. They aren't very cute, but they are definitely comfortable and easy).
Are you perceived as American tourists, or Danish residents?
When people hear me speak in English then I am perceived as an American tourist. I think that when school starts, my Danish will improve 99% and then I hope I will be considered a Danish citizen.
Are people surprised when they learn your from the States?
Some, yes. But I haven't even started with the introductions yet. In school it will be:
"Hi, my name is Danya and I'm from California"
From then on I'd be totally popular and cool!
Just kidding- though it may happen... ;-)
Copenhagen. How long is the train ride from Lynge?
It takes about 45 minutes to travel from Lynge to Copenhagen. There are no trains from Lynge, only busses. So to go to Copenhagen you have to take a bus from Lynge to Allerød and then a train from there. The only problem with trains compared to busses is that trains stop at EVERY SINGLE STATION!!! It is a great way to travel though and it's fun to watch people use busses and trains as their everyday transportation. Some people even bike to the station and bring their bike on the train and then continue to bike after they get off the train.
I'd love to hear Robin Meyer's thoughts about your observations about fashion, having recently returned. Certainly there would be an age difference, and different pressures/tastes.
ReplyDeleteUniform: hmm. Perhaps they relieve the pressure to "dress" like the rest. In Dakar, there were no uniforms and no pressure (that I was aware of).
I wish I was there, quietly off to the side, when you are first introduced at school. I would expect there to be interest, questions, and a moment of fame. It would be different were you at the Int'l School of Copenhagen, but in the village, you may be "all that". Nothing like a little rock stardom. Being anonymous has its advantages too.
How do you gravitate to friends? How does anyone gravitate to friends? It will fun to observe. I imagine in a week or so you'll have much more to say about this.
Thanks for this, Dan-yani!
I really appreciate your comment, MSped. I will try hard to keep track on what's going on and blog about it. Everything seems to be going so quickly...
DeleteI love combat boots and recently bought a pair! I'm in style in Denmark. XD
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