A Statement Piece a Day Takes the Pain Away
Everyone knows that fashion encompasses personality in the most subtle way. Not only is it a reflection of who you are, but also the story you want to tell. And believe me perception is everything - you could literally be falling apart but “ I look cute tho"
Lately, I’ve experienced life in a new way with tons of disappoint and happiness to fill 1,000 years - the dramatics. Nonetheless, I’ve found a way to balance heartbreak and renewal within fashion. One of the ways I’ve coped was by impulse shopping - buying statement pieces that I damn sure didn’t need and wouldn’t necessarily see myself buying under normal conditions and then wearing some of those pieces to my highly conservative corporate job. Talk about liberation.
This experiment wasn’t thought out or planned, but it slowly evolved over the week to be something I cherished with regards to the next day. I noticed not only an elevation of my own confidence and productivity but how I felt and my interactions with others. All of these emotions were simply brought by changing how I wanted to represent myself and how I wanted to feel rather than succumbing to how I actually felt.
Plus, it’s nothing like going to your closet and seeing new clothes - even better when you decide to actual wear it.
Day 1: I chose to wear a burnt-orange beret. Coming off a rough weekend, I didn’t necessarily plan my Monday work outfit and I actually felt extremely unpolished. Oddly enough, as soon as I walked in the office, I received compliments on the hour. That alone subconsciously boosted my mood and the hazy Monday blues went away instantly.
Day 2: You know when you have something that’s been sitting in your closet and you just NEVER wore it. Well this day, I pulled that item out. It was yellow, burgundy and navy plaid wide-legged pants; perfect for corporate America and just enough spunk to say “Look at me!” Again, I received endless compliments, and my personal worries seem to fade more and more.
Day 3: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink! This day, I decided I wanted to be vibrant and match my elevated mood - so I highlighted that mindset within my outfit. I wore a Forever21 fuchsia blazer with bow details and a Calvin Klein chartreuse cowl neck top. With each passing day, I noticed my energy, mindset and emotional connection lift and my personal woes didn’t really matter because I looked good as f*ck.
Day 4: Back to my minimalist attire - I wore black and white-striped pointed heels with a red flared pencil skirt and a white scalloped blouse. I felt fierce and fabulous.
Day 5: Casual Friday! The weather changed and I decided to pull out a turtle cropped sweater with flared sleeves and high-waist jeans (yes, I got away with high waist in Corporate America!)
I listed what I wore as a visionary bridge to my written words here. That week showed me, I’m noticeable without trying. The subliminal messages I didn’t even noticed I carried were heard loud and clear and who I am mentally defeats any physical battle I face. I urge anyone if you are going through a tough time, to not allow your external appearance mimic any struggle you internally are battling.
There’s a note I keep at my office desk that says “Visualize your highest self, then start showing up as her.” I encourage you to impulsively shop - buy that Jacquemus micro bag that you’ve been eyeing - splurge on those shoes you’ve been wanting and I’m not saying material things matter - I’m saying you deserve to be and look your best everyday!
Share with me if you experiment with your wardrobe and how or if your mood changed throughout the week.
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