“Fashionista” Synonyms in English

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Are you a “fashionista”, meaning someone who loves style and fashion with everything encompassing it? Maybe you know someone who’s crazy for clothing, an avid accessorize hound, or a couturier? Such terms are an alternative way to say “fashionista.”

When writing or talking about this niche industry, the word “fashionista” comes far too often. In fact, it’s one of those overused words. So, it’s important to grab a host of other terms to expand upon your personal vocabulary.

Defining; Understanding “Fashionista”

A “fashionista” is essentially someone who dedicates their life (either in full or part) to following, abiding, and obeying all the new trends. This can involve clothing, accessories, makeup, hairstyles, and any other related topic. They often sport a look that goes beyond typical casual dress like t-shirts and jeans.

Even though “fashionista” isn’t a real word in English, it has become part of the modern lexicon. Therefore, it is technically a noun and you should treat it as such in a sentence. For instance:

Randy is the antithesis of a fashionista, he wears sweatpants and a baseball cap.

Fashionistas roam the corridor of the shopping mall trying to find the latest finds for under $50.

Athletes, artists, and fashionistas from all over the world come to visit Paris.

All the Synonyms

You will see the word “fashionista” at least one time in every fashion magazine, publication or website. Therefore, it’s crucial to avoid repetition and redundancy. Consider the list of alternative synonyms below:

  • avid accessory hound
  • chic geek
  • clothes horse
  • couturier
  • elegante
  • fad finder
  • fanatic of fad
  • fashion follower
  • fashion guru
  • fashionablé
  • fashionmonger
  • modish mongrels
  • sharp dresser
  • snappy dresser
  • style hunter
  • style influencer
  • stylishly dressed
  • stylist
  • trendy trailblazer
  • trendsetter
  • vogue vixen

Examples of Synonym Use

To understand how some of the terms above can replace, “fashionista,” play around with switching them out using the sample sentences above.

Randy is the antithesis of a couturier, he wears sweatpants and a baseball cap.

Fashionablés roam the corridor of the shopping mall trying to find the latest finds for under $50.

Athletes, artists, and style influencers from all over the world come to visit Paris.

Conclusion

There are many synonyms you can use in place of “fashionista.” In fact, you can probably create your own. Grab a good thesaurus and find words related to the definition. You never know, you may start your own revolution.

 

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