I've noticed a debate about "style authenticity" in StyleSisters—what's your take on whether it's possible to be "inauthentic" in personal style?

I've noticed a​ debate about "style authenticity" in StyleSisters—what's your take on whether it's possible to be "inauthentic" ⁢in personal style? It seems​ like​ some ⁢people beleive⁢ copying ⁢another person's entire look or constantly chasing ⁢trends without any personal twist⁢ is inauthentic,while ⁣others ⁢argue that style is all about experimentation and inspiration,so⁣ anything goes. Is it really about originating every single element‍ from scratch, or ⁣is ⁣personal style more⁣ about how you curate and combine ‍different influences?

I'm ‌especially curious about ⁣the role ⁤of​ fast fashion⁢ and‍ social media "influencers" in this debate. Are people more likely ⁣to be perceived‍ as inauthentic if they're primarily wearing readily⁢ available, trend-driven pieces? Or does the way they put those‍ pieces together ⁣ultimately ⁢determine whether the style feels genuine to them?‌ I've seen arguments on both ⁣sides, and I'm interested in hearing different perspectives. Does‌ "authenticity" even matter when it comes ‍to personal style, or should⁢ we all just ​wear​ what makes us ​happy?