I wore this uber comfy yet super bright get up out and about London one day and two things really stood out to me. The first was the fact that putting on this cardigan was akin to being wrapped in a cozy blanket like I never got out of bed that morning. The second was that I got stopped a record-breaking number of times by strangers to compliment the apparent notion that I was very brave to wear such a colourful look. Which got me thinking, was I brave? Do you have to be brave to wear colour? I got this cardi because I love the way it looks with its rainbow patchwork and I chose to wear it that day simply because I wanted to. I didn't think anymore of it and I guess I realised that I've never been one to shy away from colour despite being a very shy person in every other aspect. Now that my hair is bright pink, it's made me even more partial to rainbow outfits because I think they compliment one another. Sure I get plenty more stares and attention on the street which should probably make such a shy person like me uncomfortable but on the contrary it kinda makes me feel cooler. I guess dressing up and fashion has always been one of the few ways I've been able to express myself.
Unfortunately there may be others that think we are defined by where we buy our clothing and how much money we spend but again, first impressions based on physical appearances are simply like judging a book by it's cover and you alone know the traits that remain constant to yourself rather than what happens to be on your body. As I have colourful hair, does that make me a punk? As irrelevant and untrue as the assumption that wearing Chanel makes me a better person than someone wearing Primark. As much as we tell ourselves not to, unfortunately we often still do, moulded by society and our own insecurities. Transcending this habit of assumptions and allowing others to express themselves by wearing whatever they fancy, is the positive outlook that will define you far more than what you wear ever could.
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Loved reading this Andini, such an interesting topic! I think fashion & personal style is linked to our personality as it does allow us to express ourselves, however I wouldn't say that its the only thing defines us as an individual. It plays a part, but other factors are just as important. I guess fashion and personal style is like an ingredient in the recipe of an individual. Does that make sense? Aha. Catching up on your recent posts so apologies for all the comments! LOVE this outfit btw! x
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