Style isn’t static. It changes, just like we do. What we wore five years ago — or even last season — might not feel like “us” anymore, and that’s not a failure. It’s growth. As we change internally, our outer expression naturally shifts with it. The clothes we choose each morning quietly mirror our moods, our beliefs, and how we see ourselves. At some point, you stop dressing to fit in and start dressing to feel at home in your own skin. And that’s where real style begins.
There was a time when I thought dressing well meant following rules. Certain colors for certain seasons. Certain cuts for certain body types. Do this, not that. Fashion felt more like a test than a creative space. But over time, I started listening to how things made me feel rather than how they made me look. I noticed how a relaxed shirt softened my energy on stressful days. How structured jackets made me feel focused. How earthy tones made me feel calm. My wardrobe slowly became less about “right” and more about “real.”
Learning your style is really about learning yourself. What makes you feel confident? What makes you feel seen? What textures and shapes let you move through your day with ease? When you stop shopping for trends and start shopping with intention, your wardrobe becomes something much more than fabric. It becomes an extension of your story. And it doesn’t have to be expensive or expansive — it just has to be true to you.
Some days I still get it “wrong.” I wear something that feels off or doesn’t sit quite right. But even those days teach me something. And the older I get, the more I appreciate style not as a performance, but as a practice. A chance to show up, again and again, with honesty. To evolve not just how I look, but how I feel. Because when you wear something that aligns with your spirit, you don’t just look good — you feel grounded. And that’s the kind of fashion that never goes out of style.
