My Fashion Style

By: Olivia Brenda

Fashion plays an important role for me, not only as a way to look good but also as a way to express myself. I also think that outfits I wear can boost my confidence, because they reflect who I am. People often say that clothing can influence how others see us. And it's true, a simple and clean girl look might make someone look organized, while a bright pastel outfit usually shows a cheerful personality.

Social media influences my fashion choices. I usually use Pinterest, Tiktok, and Instagram to explore my new style, find inspiration, and discover fashion trends. I love finding my own style but still look for ideas from fashion influencers. But, I don't really “follow” all the fashion trends. Because, I really love to find my own style and aesthetics (definitely outfits that I find comfortable).

Mix and matching is one of my favorite things about fashion. I find it really fun to experiment with different clothes. I usually take pieces from my closet, my siblings’ closet, my mom’s closet, and of course shops. Then I style them and make them mine, because I don't want to dress like everyone else. But, I also love to find some inspiration from other creators then improve and style them in my own way. Styling outfits is really fun and creative, because it’s like playing and styling Barbie dolls’ outfits.

My favorite styles are Y2K and streetwear. For Y2K, I usually wear baby tees or cropped tops, low waisted flared jeans, some accessories, and sometimes chunky shoes or boots to match the vibe. When I go for streetwear, I use a baggy or fitted t-shirt, and sometimes a fitted shirt, with baggy cargo pants, some accessories and sneakers. And on the day I feel like dressing simple, I'll go with a clean girl look. I choose neutral colored tops, jeans, and simple jewelry. Some of my favorite fashion items are cute tops, different types of jeans like baggy jeans, flared jeans, or cargo jeans. chunky shoes and boots, gold jewelries (like gold earrings or bracelets).

I feel most confident when I wear outfits that match my mood. Because, they make me feel happy, comfortable, and confident. For me, fashion is not just about following trends or flexing. It's about finding pieces that fit my personality and express who I am. In the end, fashion is my favorite way to tell the world my story without even saying a word.