Some days I feel like I am stuck in a big fashion rut.
But then I realize maybe it’s not a rut…maybe it’s just my fashion sweet spot.
I wear neutrals, as in always. Lots of black (classic…not gothic), whites, browns, a few dark blues, shades of grey…and, uh, that’s about it. I shy away from prints, and when I do attempt to wear them occasionally, I tend to put it right back in the closet because it just doesn’t feel like myself. You’ll see me in solids almost always, with the occasionally striped top or sweater, and with the very occasionally floral or otherwise patterned top or sweater.
Sometimes when I go shopping, I try to force myself to buy something different…something bright, colorful, and fun…something outside my usual solid neutrals. Sometimes I do buy something outside my normal style, and almost always I never wear it once it’s back home in my closet. I’ll put said item on, determined to make it work this time…but I usually make a last minute wardrobe change right before I go out the door just because I feel “off.”
Like I said, I used to feel like I was in a rut. I used to feel like I had to force myself to do something different, something outside of what felt like me. Now I know something different: I know that solid neutrals are my fashion sweet spot, and to force myself to jump in a style box that belongs to someone else isn’t going to make me feel comfortable in my own skin and in my own outfit.
I have friends that put together the darling-est of outfits full of fun colors and patterns, even mixing patterns. I love this! And I wish I could do it myself, but I’ve learned that it’s.just.not.me. And thankfully, I’ve finally come to terms with that and learned to embrace my wardrobe and style in all it’s neutral-solidness. It might be a bit dull and unexciting, but it’s comfortable and easy and, well…neutral.
What about you: what would you define your style as? Do you ever struggle feeling like you have to try to fit into another style box?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
