Style Advice I Would Give To My Younger Self

I’ve been out of high school for a while now, and since then, many trends have come and gone.  After looking through old photos and yearbooks, my main reaction to my style back then was “OMG I can’t believe I used to wear that!” It’s funny looking back at my old so-called style and seeing how much it has evolved over the years.

In my first year in high school, I was somewhat of a tomboy, mostly wearing baggy clothing and sneakers. By the time I reached my sophomore year, my clothes started getting tighter and I started putting more effort into my look. When senior year rolled around, I was wearing heels, I kept my hair and nails done and even added color to my hair. I thought I was doing something style-wise.

During my 4 years in high school, I had no idea about personal style. I usually wore what everyone else was wearing or whatever the current trend was. In my defense, I’d spent my entire life up until high school, in a private school, where every day I wore the same thing as everyone else, a uniform. Upon entering high school, I had no sense of style.

With that being said, if I could go back in time and give my sixteen-year-old self some fashion advice, it would be:

• If you’re not confident enough to wear it…don’t!

• Just because it fits does not mean it’s for you.

• Wearing name brand clothing doesn’t automatically make you a great dresser.

• You don’t have to wear name brand clothing and to be stylish.

• Just because everyone else is wearing it, doesn’t mean you have to.

• It’s OK to dress differently than everyone else.

• Fashion and style are two different things.

• Dress for yourself!

• If you like it wear it!

• Fashion is what’s trendy right now, while Style is something that is unique to everyone.

At what age did you discover your personal style? What fashion advice would you give your younger self?