I’m with you on really trying to assess the longevity of any trend within my own wardrobe.
Your comment about seeing stuff everywhere resonated too. I’m always kind of alarmed when I realise that something that I’ve started thinking is ‘everywhere’ —because it’s plastered all over the gram—, is in fact nowhere in sight where I actually live/in my regular life! There’s such cognitive dissonance too, you’re partaking in trends that are actually barely visible in everyday suburban life.
I've had the same thoughts! I see all these guides to must-wear trends or things "everyone" is wearing and then in my real life, people around me are barely venturing from t-shirt and jeans lol. It's a bit disassociating. I do think it forces you to really reflect on: am I wearing this trend because someone told me to (when actually no one around me cares) or because it really speaks to me and my style!?
yes great piece! all of the noise too induces a sense of decision paralysis, so I love the idea of "focusing" on your own unique style to filter out the unnecessary.
I’m with you on really trying to assess the longevity of any trend within my own wardrobe.
Your comment about seeing stuff everywhere resonated too. I’m always kind of alarmed when I realise that something that I’ve started thinking is ‘everywhere’ —because it’s plastered all over the gram—, is in fact nowhere in sight where I actually live/in my regular life! There’s such cognitive dissonance too, you’re partaking in trends that are actually barely visible in everyday suburban life.
I've had the same thoughts! I see all these guides to must-wear trends or things "everyone" is wearing and then in my real life, people around me are barely venturing from t-shirt and jeans lol. It's a bit disassociating. I do think it forces you to really reflect on: am I wearing this trend because someone told me to (when actually no one around me cares) or because it really speaks to me and my style!?
yes great piece! all of the noise too induces a sense of decision paralysis, so I love the idea of "focusing" on your own unique style to filter out the unnecessary.
totally — too many options just creates overwhelm. having that internal clarity first is where it's at!