Fashion is a consistent cycle of trends. With each season comes a new trending style and outfit options we just cannot wait to get our hands on. Whether it be the hottest top, the most fitting pair of trends, or the perfect shoe, brands take our money constantly in order for us to keep up […]
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The Death of Dressing Up
“Oh, you’re wearing sweatpants? Outside of your own home? Wow, someone must be having a bad day!” Turned into.. “Wow, you wore jeans today! With nothing special going on today? Wow, someone must be feeling fancy!” Years ago, wearing sweatpants out and about gave you a free ticket to fashion jail. Sweatpants were primarily seen […]
Tied Together With a Smile.. or a Perfect Accessory
The perfect shirt that fits us in just the right way, the perfect pair of jeans that snatches us in all the right places.. These both bring together an outfit beautifully. However, there is even one more step we can take that will elevate our entire look to a whole new level–the perfect accessory. Everyone […]
Taking on the Thrift Stores
To be our best dressed self, we need to empty our bank account and spend as much money as we can to have the wardrobe of our dreams. Right? Absolutely not! As much as we all love a good, retail-therapy based expensive shopping spree, being fashionable does not have to correlate with picking up every […]
When Did Fashion Become “Too Much?”
A common statement among young girls when figuring out what outfit to wear to an event often is, “Is this too much?” We find ourselves worrying about if we are overdressed or if a certain piece does not exactly match the vibe of everyone else. Now more than ever, anxiety stems from fashion and we […]
It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?
Every single new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts, we are greeted with new fashion trends to become obsessed with. Brands release new items, designers become busy, and the media restarts the cycle of what is trending. Before we know it, there is a list of what is currently ‘in’ and what needs […]
Are Our Fashion Trends Always Constant Repeats of the Past?
Almost every week, social media tells us the newest, “hottest” piece of clothing we just need to buy right away. For most people, especially the younger generation, we want to be kept in the loop of what is trending in the fashion world, and we run to our computers to order whatever it is we […]
Why I Treat Certain Pieces of Clothing Like Lucky Charms
Some pieces of clothing are more than just fabric you wear; they feel special to you. There’s some sort of hidden meaning or history behind it that can make you feel like they’re lucky charms. I have a few items in my own wardrobe that are like that. It started with a jersey I wore […]
The Secret Sociology of Matching
I’m sure we’ve all witnessed a couple match their partners in some way at least once in our lives. Many think it’s about fashion and how it looks, but it’s more than that. It acts as this way to connect with one another and tell the world we belong together. Matching doesn’t always have to […]
The Messy Reality of Seasonal Wardrobe Swaps
Seasonal wardrobe swaps sound simple in theory. I mean, think about it: you just pack away the clothes from the season you’re not in anymore and unpack the ones you are, right? In reality, it’s just pure chaos falsely labeled under the name of “organization.” First, there’s the sheer amount of stuff you have to go through […]
The Drama of Outfit Planning for Zoom Calls
I never thought picking an outfit could feel like I’m preparing for a production of my life, but Zoom changed everything for me. Suddenly, what I choose to wear for the day isn’t just about what I want to wear, which is sweatpants and a sweatshirt. It’s about how I’ll look on camera. I need to ensure […]
Outfits I’ll Never Forget Even If They Don’t Fit Anymore
There’s a red dress in the back of my closet I haven’t worn in years. It doesn’t fit. It might never happen again, but I can’t bring myself to let it go. Every time I see it, I remember the night I wore it: the first fancy night out with my husband. That’s the thing […]
