Dutch Fashion?

Question

What is fashionable to wear for young women in the Netherlands? What are the most popular styles this summer? How does dutch fashion differ from north american styles?

Answer 1

First a little Dutch lesson;

mode = fashion
kleding = clothing
dames = ladies
merk = brand
merken = brands

it will help you navigate the following sites;


(popular affordable national clothing stores chain) http://www.c-en-a.nl/fashion/trends/ladies/

(popular affordable national dept. stores chain) http://www.vend.nl/Home/Folder/Vakantievoorpret+Folder.aspx

(popular more expensive upper class national dept. stores chain) http://www.bijenkorf.nl/BijWeb/

(very expensive, very upper class clothing stores chain) http://www.debonneterie.nl

(popular chain of fashion stores) http://eshop.mexx.com

(another popular fashion stores chain)
http://www.msmode.com/nederland/collectie.html

Have fun!

Answer 2

I went to school in the Netherlands. In the US, it is common for young woman to roll out of bed and go to class in their pajamas. If you go out wearing tennis shoes and a sweat shirt anywhere in Europe, you are basically wearing a neon sign saying "Tourist." Even when they go out to run errands, Americans take the casual approach and don't bother dressing up (tennis shoes, sweats, no makeup). You won't see that in Europe. Most Dutch and other Europeans take the time and effort to look nice before they leave their home (Dressed up,heels, makeup). I read once that European men like to see woman dressed up because that means they take care of themselves. One of the people on here said that their isn't much difference in style. I think that Europeans are ahead in fashion and then the US gets with the program a little bit later. As for summer fashion, Most Europeans don't wear shorts in the city,even if it is hot and only around the beachy areas. I would go to H&M Netherlands site and you will see summer fashions. It is a bit cooler this time in Europe and you will see people wearing scarves and jackets still. You will be ok wearing jeans, skirts, tops, sandels, etc, just don't wear shorts (unless you are going to the beach), sweats and tennis shoes.

Answer 3

The style is more laid back, than american style. Lucky brand jeans store is there , and H&M, just to give you an idea of how the ladies mix up the fashion sense.heels are a big no unless the taxi is dropping you right in front of your destination spot. a hazard waiting to happen on cobble stone streets. . .Flat knee boots are not only comphy , but can pretty much go with any look whether you are dressing up or dressing down.

Answer 4

I think the links above should give you an idea indeed.There are many different styles in the Netherlands, but I had the impression when I traveled in the US that fashion there has more emphasis on comfort . For example I didn't see many high heels there, but this common in NL. Of course, you see many sneakers too, so it's kind of hard to say..

Answer 5

Vincent gave a good impression. The Dutch are dressed more casual than the German, French and British. A German girl told me that the Dutch are dressed more colourful, but I think that is only on holidays.
You can see difference in different parts of the Netherlands. In Amsterdam the people are dressed more like the people in San Francisco I suppose. In other parts the dress a bit more conservative. Eg. in Maastricht they spent more money on clothing and dress a bit more German.

Answer 6

I would say the fashion there is relatively the same as the fashion in the USA