I still physically recoil when I think about the bodycon dress I once ordered two sizes too small because the model “made it look effortless.” I could zip it up. Technically. Breathing, however, became optional. Sitting was completely off the table. That was my Fashion Nova awakening: cute on the website means nothing if the … Read more
mI used to be the person who bought a new statement piece every time I felt bored. Neon heels. A cropped blazer that only worked with one pair of pants. A silk blouse that needed dry cleaning after one nervous sweat. My closet looked exciting.Getting dressed every morning still felt weirdly stressful. That’s when I … Read more
A few years ago, I bought a black “ethical cotton” T-shirt from a brand that spoke fluently about sustainability. It felt soft in the store. It looked fine on day one. By the fifth wash, the neckline warped, the fabric dulled, and the shirt looked inexplicably tired. That was the lesson most conversations about sustainable … Read more
I still remember the first time I wore a bolo tie outside a costume party. I was in my early twenties, thought I was being clever, and paired a chunky turquoise bolo with a stiff, shiny black shirt I’d panic-bought the night before. I looked less “modern Western” and more like I was headed to … Read more
I learned this the hard way: matching too hard can ruin a couple costume. A few Halloweens ago, my partner and I picked a “safe” couples costume—same color outfits, same accessories, same vibe. On paper, it worked. In real life? We looked like we bought a pre-packed Amazon costume five minutes before the party. No … Read more
I remember stepping into a Sunday brunch at 22, the air thick with laughter and clinking glasses. I wore a stiff blazer, pleated-too-tight chinos, and penny loafers that pinched my heels. The cotton shirt itched, and I could feel the seams digging into my shoulders. I smiled nervously while everyone else radiated ease. That morning, … Read more
The Truth About Outfit Repeating I used to think outfit repeating was a failure of imagination. That mindset came from a very specific mistake I made in my mid-20s: I owned a lot of clothes, but I was always stressed about what to wear. Every morning felt like a low-grade crisis. I’d buy new pieces … Read more
I still remember the first time I thought I’d “nailed” casual dressing—slim jeans, a graphic tee, brand-new sneakers. I stepped out feeling confident… until I saw the photos later. The jeans were too tight, the tee looked tired after one wash, and the sneakers screamed trying too hard. That’s when I learned something most men … Read more