Doja Cat has been key in transforming the application and intention behind makeup, past concealing and enhancement into performance art in everyday life. This is the exact same with makeup as performance art. It transforms your physical space from a body to an entity, and your mindset from neutral and content to radiant, confident and of abundance. It’s internal, set and confirmed intention. It’s not a matter of looking conventionally attractive or having an all-designer, hand-picked outfit by Karl Lagerfeld’s spirit himself. You strut instead of walk, and every moment feels like a movie scene. An outfit becomes an extension and expression of the self and can transform between a bridge and a shield in a single, swift shift of body language.Īn outfit also inspires confidence and requires that internal glow from your chest out. Clothes are what you throw on and think, “Good enough.”Īn outfit has been planned out, inspected from multiple angles and (sometimes) consulted with a second party. Your response to societal and general dress codes is also important because a key to mastering intention is understanding that outfits are not just clothes. Of course, it will depend on your intention. How you respond with your outfit will result in different reactions, expectations (in the moment and the future) and perceptions, and each can be a conversation starter for you or among others and can set you apart in a memorable way - but be careful, this can be a good and bad thing. The other half is about intention: intention in color, intention in silhouette, intention in brand and intention in your response to the situation at hand. But most importantly, because the secret to an appropriate outfit is not 100% about how it looks physically to the human eye. One, because matching and pairing is subjective to the person and their personal style. While the math and calculation portion is helpful, it isn’t the key to a good outfit. Pants and skirts follow the one-third to two-third ratio to look like you have taller legs or flip it to elongate your torso. The dress should follow a third proportion rule, longer or shorter depending on the situation. Some may think it’s about matching and complementing. The hardest part, though, is not adhering to the dress code, but understanding it and learning how to piece together an appropriate outfit in response to it. Part of this is the literal, spoken dress code (although, this can also be unspoken) - but moreover, it’s about respect for the social dress code. When we meet the parents of our significant others, we put on our nicest clothes, our brightest smiles and our resume personality. Blouses musn’t be see through and sneakers are not permitted. When I go to business or networking events, I understand my skirt must be longer, and if not then tights must be worn. Some may think this phenomenon is stupid or silly, but we do the same every day in a form of social dress code. This is also because it is a form of a test: How much effort is the ambassador or guest willing to put in for their host? If the outfit truly doesn’t look good, blame falls more on the stylists rather than the celebrity themselves (although, the celebrity is the one who must take the public lashing). This is because it’s celebrating the future and showing respect for the work behind the debut collection. It’s a giant slap in the face to wear another brand, and one of the most disrespectful, conscious things a celebrity or influencer can do at a runway.īut there’s still scrutiny on why celebrities would wear the label if they look “bad” in the clothes. While I’m still working on that, peeling off my clothes made me think about why we dress in certain ways.įor designer shows, guests and celebrities are expected to wear the designer’s label: new, unreleased or vintage. I love shopping and trying on clothes, but nothing has felt more nurturing and mentally stimulating than raiding my mom’s closet as if I were five again, waiting for my feet to grow into her fantastic and hand-selected shoe collection.īut dress-up would end as I grew too insecure to wear my curations in public. I’ve noticed that journaling has helped a lot, especially when I do it to songs like Mazzy Star’s “Fade into You” or unreleased Lana Del Rey demos, but another thing that has helped me really be in touch with my inner child is dressing up. Working to get over toxic tendencies, being more in tune with myself and practicing radical self-acceptance isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially when you’re not sure how to start. This year, I’ve been focusing a lot on my mental health.
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