Let’s stop putting so many restrictions on what we wear. Here are 5 fashion myths and inspiration to help you get out of your comfort zone this winter.
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You can’t wear spring colors in the winter.
Often times winter means dark muted colors which are great, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be the bright spring flower you are! Happy colors like pink and yellow can pull you out of the cold weather blues.
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You can only shop in your gender’s section.
Honestly, what even is gender and why is my shirt involved? Don’t ever feel like a section in the store is not meant for you. It’s your money and your body, please remember do what you want with it!
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Crocs are only for 6 year olds.
Crocs are awesome. They have been all over the runway and it’s time to join the movement. If you want to wear your coziest socks this winter and not create a pool of water in your shoe, I will always be an advocate for Crocs. Put that adventure strap down and let the night take you where it may.
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You have to buy everything in your “size”.
Winter is the time for oversized things. Whether your gig be big sweaters, big pants, or big coats, try this cool statement out. Size is completely irrelevant, varies based on what brand you’re looking at, and shouldn’t dictate what pieces you try on or buy. Get what you feel comfortable and cute in.
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Thrift stores have no nice clothes.
This myth grinds my gears. Thrift stores have all sorts of clothes and there are many benefits to shopping there. Not only do you get clothes super cheap, but you are also funding a business model which typically employ people who otherwise cannot get a job and provides other services to help the community. Better yet, you’re working to combat the wasteful fashion industry and big companies that hurt the environment and the people that work for them.
To learn more about the fast fashion industry, I highly recommend you watch the documentary The True Cost.
*Photography by Mayur Khanna