Fashion often tells us what to wear — what’s trending, what’s flattering, what’s appropriate. But style begins when we stop asking what looks “right” and start asking what feels right. When you wear something that aligns with your mood, your energy, your sense of self, it changes how you move through the world. You stand differently. You speak with more ease. And you stop dressing for the mirror or the comments and start dressing for your own reflection — the one that actually matters.
I used to spend a lot of time second-guessing my outfits. Was this color too loud? Was this combination weird? Would anyone else wear this? I’d try on three or four different things before stepping out the door, and still feel unsure. But the older I got, the more I noticed a pattern — the clothes I felt best in weren’t always the most “fashionable,” but they were always the ones that felt honest. A loose button-down on a slow day. A worn-out hoodie when I needed comfort. A bold print when I wanted to feel brave. Each choice reflected something real.
Style doesn’t have to impress. It doesn’t have to follow trends or rules. It just has to express. There’s a quiet kind of power in knowing your body, your preferences, your rhythm — and dressing in a way that honors that. Some days, that might mean jeans and a t-shirt. Other days, it might mean layers, patterns, or colors that feel like a statement. Both are valid. Both are you. And when you give yourself permission to follow what feels right instead of what looks right, you create a wardrobe that serves your life — not just your image.
So next time you’re standing in front of your closet, don’t ask what others might think. Ask how you want to feel. Comfortable? Strong? Soft? Unbothered? Whatever the answer is, dress for that. Because real style has nothing to do with dressing up. It’s about showing up — as yourself, fully and unapologetically.
