First off, your writing is spectacular. Second, I feel this whole article. Having a background in Fashion, I always felt I had to look the part, but that was never me. Since high school I have only dressed in black or white (with an occasional color, but very rarely)...I also hate fast fashion and over consumption. In the past decade or so I really try and only shop second hand or in some cases I ask friends for hand-me-downs. I was nervous some would find that tacky, but then said f it and asked anyway (I have gotten some great pieces!)
Anyway, thank you again for your fabulous words and I am positive the boots look killer!
Dana thank you for your kind word! You made my day ❤️ I love that you’re normalizing sharing clothes. I’ve found hand-me-downs are quite joyful—both for the person giving and the person receiving. Knowing that something you once loved is now being loved by someone you care about. Makes for a good story too if someone asks you about your outfit 😉
I cycle through this headspace so often whenever a potential purchase worms its way into my consciousness, especially when it's an item being sold online - being able to return to it and obsess over it is terrible. "Creativity in restraint" is a great thought to keep in mind.
“Worm” is totally the right word. Sometimes I wonder if I just get the thing, will it solve the “problem” so that I no longer have to think about it? Maybe, but I’m hesitant to shop when I’m in this particular headspace. It feels more reactive, and therefore I trust the impulse less.
First off, your writing is spectacular. Second, I feel this whole article. Having a background in Fashion, I always felt I had to look the part, but that was never me. Since high school I have only dressed in black or white (with an occasional color, but very rarely)...I also hate fast fashion and over consumption. In the past decade or so I really try and only shop second hand or in some cases I ask friends for hand-me-downs. I was nervous some would find that tacky, but then said f it and asked anyway (I have gotten some great pieces!)
Anyway, thank you again for your fabulous words and I am positive the boots look killer!
Dana thank you for your kind word! You made my day ❤️ I love that you’re normalizing sharing clothes. I’ve found hand-me-downs are quite joyful—both for the person giving and the person receiving. Knowing that something you once loved is now being loved by someone you care about. Makes for a good story too if someone asks you about your outfit 😉
I cycle through this headspace so often whenever a potential purchase worms its way into my consciousness, especially when it's an item being sold online - being able to return to it and obsess over it is terrible. "Creativity in restraint" is a great thought to keep in mind.
“Worm” is totally the right word. Sometimes I wonder if I just get the thing, will it solve the “problem” so that I no longer have to think about it? Maybe, but I’m hesitant to shop when I’m in this particular headspace. It feels more reactive, and therefore I trust the impulse less.