Is It Vanity?
At the beginning of my style journey, there was a quiet sense of embarrassment about the whole thing. I kept wondering: Am I just being vain? I remember noticing it most with photos. Before I learned any style language, I was never someone who took selfies or documented outfits. It just did not occur to me. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Try to Be a Character
There is a subtle idea that shows up in style advice. You are supposed to “find your type.” Figure out your character and then dress accordingly. It sounds harmless until you realize what you are actually doing. You’re casting yourself. The Appeal I understand why this is appealing. It simplifies things and it’s sort of […]