I love this style but cant pull it off!
Are you interested in fashion? I like this video and want to know what you think of these styles
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I actually come from the same class that Anna Bey is trying so hard to emulate, so to me I see her brand as the equivalent of those secret groups of Chinese women who help each other forge their background on social media in order to attract wealthy husbands. I see absolutely nothing wrong with her personal style (I have plenty of clothes in my closet that are similar to her preferences), but the way she brands her lifestyle is what I have a problem with -- albeit, it's for different reasons than yours are, but overall, I agree with you.
Personally, I notice that strangers are more interested in what I have to say when I give the appearance that some elements of fashion are important to me. By inference, this suggests that I'm interested and invested in some aspects of society on a psychological level. It also suggests that I have something to give to people, hence why strangers will often treat you better if you're well-dressed (this is a very broad term, but I understand it to simply mean putting in some kind of effort). I believe there is a balance between being materialistic and being an active member of society, so I try to strike that middle as best as I can.
On a side note, I love cottage-core, too. Those outfits are so cute!
These are more similar to how I usually dress! Although in much less of an accessorized "fashion" sort of way, and more of a "she basically always wears the same thing" sort of way. But it occasionally tricks people into thinking I am fashionable!
These are more similar to how I usually dress! Although in much less of an accessorized "fashion" sort of way, and more of a "she basically always wears the same thing" sort of way. But it occasionally tricks people into thinking I am fashionable!
Yea, I think it's actually just the usual classic feminine country style. It would still look good (at least for me) after the whole fashion thing fading away.
The big thing that differentiates between "classic feminine country style" and "fashion" in MY mind is usually the sleeves.
Practical sleeves are reasonably fitted in the shoulders/arms and can easily be stuffed into jacket or sweater sleeves. They also have to pass the arms-over-head test.
Fashion sleeves are poofy and billowy and meant to be shown off, and will end up uncomfortably rumpled up and/or ruined with wrinkles if you put a jacket on over them. And you can't raise your arms very high without looking silly.
There can be like five miles of ruffles on the skirt and hem, and if the sleeves and bodice are properly fitted, I'll wear that dress to milk cows, I don't even care. But if the sleeves are huge or pin my arms to my sides to any degree, I can't wear it at all.
I’m interested in fashion, but it’s always been a struggle for me. I don’t seem to have a natural knack for putting things together. At 54 I’ve settled into casual linen tops or t-shirts with jeans, skirts, or loose pants. I just picked up 3 skirts at the thrift store that are layers of wide ruffles with differing cotton patterns on each ruffle and unfinished seams. Very bohemian.
There is a system that helps you determine your style. I can’t think of what it’s called, but my mom and I did it (you answer a bunch of questions online) and it was surprisingly accurate in describing what we were drawn to and were comfortable in and looked best in. The skirts I described above fit right into what was surprisingly for me a bohemian type of style.
Edited to say it’s the Kibbe body type system. https://cozyrebekah.com/2019/04/12/kibbe-body-type-test/
I adore cottage core, but personally I have to limit myself to incorporating the idea of it. I’d look like your zany elderly aunt who creates yard sculpture (and not in a charming way) in either of the dresses pictured previously.
There is a system that helps you determine your style. I can’t think of what it’s called, but my mom and I did it (you answer a bunch of questions online) and it was surprisingly accurate in describing what we were drawn to and were comfortable in and looked best in. The skirts I described above fit right into what was surprisingly for me a bohemian type of style.
Edited to say it’s the Kibbe body type system. https://cozyrebekah.com/2019/04/12/kibbe-body-type-test/
I adore cottage core, but personally I have to limit myself to incorporating the idea of it. I’d look like your zany elderly aunt who creates yard sculpture (and not in a charming way) in either of the dresses pictured previously.
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Ah yes, the good old Kibbe.
His system really helped me in finding perfect lines and cuts for my body shape. It is a bit tricky when you're doing the test at first, but when you determine what is your body type, it truly does wonders.
I also liked doing the seasonal color analysis to discover my color palette. I always liked how warmer softer colors looked on other girls/women, but on me they looked ghastly.
After finding out what my color season is, it made perfect sense why those colors don't work for me.
One thing I really don't understand when it comes to current fashion trends is this oversized denim thing. Pants so baggy that they look like something clowns would wear. That just looks funny to me.
It's a 90s grunge look taken to a comical extreme.
Knowing my colors has helped too. I’m a summer, which explains why I could never where the icy winter colors I loved. I still wear white though I’m supposed to wear winter white.
Even though I'm not a big fan of leggings on women by themselves, I think leggings + skirt is a worthy compromise. Here, they no longer appear lazy and boring. It's just part of the outfit. I'm surprised this look isn't more popular.
Now, this is a winter outfit that I really like (although maybe we could do without the hat). Very classy and stylish.
Now, this is a winter outfit that I really like (although maybe we could do without the hat). Very classy and stylish.
I think the reason why the outfit in the upper picture isn't very popular is because skin-tight clothing around the lower/mid leg phased out around 2016. Most young women like myself that are into current fashion trends wear wide-legged pants (both jeans and the original yoga pant that's flared at the bottom). These styles don't really look good under a skirt, and for the average person (especially post-covid), a skirt has become more of an accessory akin to the tie for men. Just like men don't wear a tie everyday (unless it's their signature style), a lot of women feel the same with most skirts (however, some styles can be quite comfortable, like the cottage-core stuff). Regardless, I'm pretty sure the leggings in the picture are actually opaque tights given how thin they look.
Regarding the hat, I'm sure you'll be glad to know that this style phased out about the same time. Only a specific subculture of hipster, millennial women in more western regions of the U.S. still wear hats like this un-ironically.
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I can see how a pencil skirt could be too restrictive, but there are other looser-fitting skirt styles that would seem to be more comfortable than wearing the standard jeans that most women seem to favor.
I heard some men said that women wearing jeans is unfeminine. I can see why.
(Maybe the exception would be black jeans or white jeans, as the fabric of blue jeans gives the appearance of roughness thus makes it look less feminine)
That is exactly how I feel about jeans color on women. Black and white jeans don't bother me as much and white jean shorts actually look pretty good.
Nice to know that!
I even think black and navy color as unfeminine. I steer away from wearing black-colored bottoms, and opt for brown or grey for the options of darker color.
Maybe the exception would be:
1. Wearing black/navy color as a formal dress at formal event. It would be elegant.
2. Black-colored clothing with feminine patterns, such as this black polkadot skirt:
(Don't mind their shoes, it's hideous. Apparently these days the fashion industry thinks that duck feet-looking shoes is the trend...
The right one with white and brown clothing would be the best option for me)
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