Why does everyone think asymmetrical hems are the only way to go right now?

My sewing teacher in Portland told me last year that asymmetrical hemlines were a passing trend and I should focus on clean, balanced lines instead. I disagreed at the time because every fashion blog I saw was showing off those uneven cuts. But after making a dress with an asymmetrical hem six months ago, I hardly ever wear it because it feels awkward and doesn't hang right. Now I'm wondering if she was right all along and we're all just following a fad. Has anyone else gotten advice from a teacher or mentor that you ignored and later regretted?

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piper_green29d ago

And honestly, how much time did you sink into that dress before realizing it just wasn't working? Sometimes we get so caught up in what's trending online that we forget to trust the people who actually know construction and fit. Did your teacher ever explain why certain cuts don't hold up beyond just calling them a fad?

joelsanchez29d ago

Wait @piper_green, maybe the real issue is how fast trends hit now (way faster than our sewing machines can keep up).