Love this. I’m really trying to just have fun wearing my clothes this year and doing the things I like in them without being so preoccupied about how I look all the time and if my outfit is “cool enough” for today’s trends.
I mean, it’s kind of true—but also not. For example: Andy Warhol bought the most expensive shoes just so his cats could pee on them, to make them look worn-in and careless. Basquiat painted in pricey Armani suits, not because he didn’t have other clothes, but to show the world he doesn't care.
So yes, there's definitely something to that attitude. But at the same time, finding your own personal style is also about discovering who you are. Of course we try things out—that’s natural. But the goal shouldn’t just be to signal that we belong to a certain scene, profession, or subculture through clothes. If you want to dress well, it helps to understand fit, silhouette, pattern, proportion, and even the history behind what you’re wearing. There's depth there, if you're curious enough to look.
That said, I totally agree—it makes more sense to pick up the hobby, the lifestyle, the interest itself, instead of grabbing a fashion piece from a culture just because it’s trending this month. Style should come from the inside out, not the other way around.
Love this. I’m really trying to just have fun wearing my clothes this year and doing the things I like in them without being so preoccupied about how I look all the time and if my outfit is “cool enough” for today’s trends.
“Today, the whole thing has flipped. We’re all trying to dress the part before we’ve even played the role.”
This is it.
I mean, it’s kind of true—but also not. For example: Andy Warhol bought the most expensive shoes just so his cats could pee on them, to make them look worn-in and careless. Basquiat painted in pricey Armani suits, not because he didn’t have other clothes, but to show the world he doesn't care.
So yes, there's definitely something to that attitude. But at the same time, finding your own personal style is also about discovering who you are. Of course we try things out—that’s natural. But the goal shouldn’t just be to signal that we belong to a certain scene, profession, or subculture through clothes. If you want to dress well, it helps to understand fit, silhouette, pattern, proportion, and even the history behind what you’re wearing. There's depth there, if you're curious enough to look.
That said, I totally agree—it makes more sense to pick up the hobby, the lifestyle, the interest itself, instead of grabbing a fashion piece from a culture just because it’s trending this month. Style should come from the inside out, not the other way around.
Great read!
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Loved this one!
Mic drop 🫳🎤
Caleb Zimmerman would be proud
Lord knows
Great take.
True!