After many episodes of Queer Eye, I realized I had completely lost my style identity over the years. I am at a point in my life where my closet has a lot of influences, most of which don’t see very “me” anymore.
I have clothes from college when I was skinnier and going out a lot and I have clothes I bought because my sorority sisters looked good in them. I have internship clothes that don’t fit well and 9-5 clothes that are dreadfully boring. I have clothes I’ve bought because bloggers wear similar items. And I have clothes I bought that actually fit my never-going-to-stop-being-a-trendy-emo style.
I would scroll through my photos just completely unimpressed with how I presented myself through my outfits. As a creative person, style should be something I have fun with, not something I dread. So I started over.
I donated every t-shirt that I held on to for no reason and all the cheap internship clothes I bought because I didn’t actually need them full time yet. I sold the too-short dresses and the unflattering crop tops.
And piece by piece, when I found a good deal, price, and item I loved – I bought back a closet that felt more like me.
I looked up style inspo of people I admire and mirrored their styles with my own twist to take the work out of being a fashionista. I don’t have style naturally, I only know what I do and don’t like. Not how to put it all together.
And by getting my foot back in the door for my own style, I began to make other changes in my life. I changed my blog and social media look. I changed my attitude. I started getting back into my hobbies. It’s funny how one little change can spark a whole movement inside yourself, especially when you didn’t know why you felt so lost in the first place.
Rosie Culture 
That’s awesome! Good for you, Rosie! Not liking the majority of pieces in your wardrobe can definitely have a negative impact on your mood. When you look good, you feel good. 🙂
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Very true! Thank you 🙂
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This is something I really need to do. I am so sick of everything in my closet. I have clothes in there that I’ve held onto for years.
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I feel ya!! I just got rid of them all, I held on to them for so long and they were actually making me unhappy
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So true! One little change can do so much for us. 🙂
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I really didn’t anticipate this small change making such a big difference!
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So true! Good job! I’ve noticed occasionally myself tending to have a non-me closet, and I quickly remind myself why I want to dress a certain way!
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It went completely over my head, I went so long without noticing my style drifting – it takes constant reminders!
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I’ve been working on revamping my closet, too. It’s a long process.
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It is! I shop second hand so that’s made it go by a little faster since the clothes are more affordable
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LOVE THIS! i definitely have a lot of pieces i don’t ever wear & it clutters everything up 🙈 love that you’re building a wardrobe you love!!
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I really need to check out Queer Eye.. changing lives it seems! Good for you gorl, hope you’re more comfortable 🙌🏼
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It is seriously soooo inspirational!
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I WATCHED IT ROSIE! Last night for the first time. OMG I am IN LOVE. Thank you soooooo much! xx
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omg the first episode is the best episode too!! Glad you liked it 🙂
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Love this post. My wardrobe is bursting at the seams at the moment!
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