Although this is my first year documenting my outfits, it’s really interesting to look at old pictures and see how my style has evolved over time. When you look at pictures of me in high school, you can tell that I was very self-conscious and didn’t feel comfortable with my body. I went through a phase of only wearing oversized clothing because I wanted to hide my body, and then went to the opposite extreme and only wore things that were too tight on my body, because that’s what I thought you had to do to appear feminine. Even though my insecurities didn’t immediately disappear when I entered college, it was then that I started to feel more comfortable with playing around with my style and experimenting with different looks. Through that experimentation, fashion became something that was fun for me, and I came to realize that it doesn’t have to involve me trying to fit into a certain mold.

This outfit is one that doesn’t make me feel like I’m trying too hard, but that still shows off my personal style. I love that it combines some of my favorite pieces, such as this oversized sweater that has become a cold weather staple for me these past few years, and that you’ve already seen me wearing a couple of times. Another thing that I really love about this look is that it has a nice balance of feminine and masculine pieces, which is something that I want to continue to play with as my style evolves. The trousers and chambray shirt give this ensemble a very relaxed feel, but the clogs and necklace add a very girly touch. I think that it’s needless to say that I still have a long way to go before I can really define my style, but I’m definitely making progress in feeling more comfortable with it.

I’m curious, how has your own personal style changed over the years? Was there ever a time when you didn’t feel comfortable with your style?

xoxo,

Helen