STYLING MISTAKES I’VE MADE IN THE PAST

And by past, I mean last week lol.

But I’m learning, okay?! Let’s talk about the clothes I should’ve never bought, the outfits I tried to force, and the moment I realized some stuff just had to get the boot.

So, first things first — and I know this might sound basic, but hear me out:

Make sure you’re able to see your clothes

I’m a visual person — I need to see what I’m working with. Nothing is more frustrating than putting together a cute outfit in your mind, only to realize you can’t find that one item you swore you had. If it’s buried, it’s basically invisible. And if it’s invisible, you’re probably not wearing it.

Fix: Keep your closet organized in a way where you can actually see what you own. Fold it, hang it, color-code it, whatever works for your brain — just keep it visible.

Love every item you own.

There were things in my closet I genuinely didn’t like…like at all. But I wore them anyway because they were there. Convenient. Easy. I’m talking down to the panties. I used to hate the thought of returning stuff — it felt like too much work. So if I bought it, it automatically became part of my wardrobe, even if I hated it.

Fix: Don’t be like me. If it’s not serving you — get rid of it. Donate it, sell it, give it to your friend, or throw it out…something. Make space for clothes you actually want to wear. Clothes that make you go, “That’s so cute!” You’ll save money in the long run and stop wasting time trying to “make it work.”

Get them tailored to fit your body.

Ill-fitting clothes? They suck. They look bad and, more importantly, make you feel bad. Talk about uncomfortable. It’s the ultimate confidence killer. Sometimes it’s not even the outfit — it’s the fit. I used to blame the clothes, but really… they just weren’t made to fit my body type.

Fix: Spend that little extra and tailor it. You’d be surprised what a tiny adjustment can do. Waist too loose? Sleeves too long? Get it fixed. A little tailoring goes a long way.

Not quantity, but quality.

I used to hate the idea of spending a lot of money on just one item. Like, why would I drop $200 on a bag when I could buy five for that price?

But then I bought this bag from GUESS. I loved it — cute, affordable, matched me perfectly. But every single time I wore it, the more it deteriorated. It fell apart within two years. Maybe because I wore that thing out. And of course, I kept buying the same style again and again, thinking this time will be different. It never was.

Eventually, I had a revelation. I was spending more money constantly replacing cheap items. That’s when I finally invested in my first designer bag — and I don’t regret it. 4 years later, she’s still in tact. You don’t need the biggest brand or the newest drop. You just need quality — something that lasts and actually feels good to wear.

It’s not about owning more — it’s about owning things you love, that fit well, and that hold up over time.

I’m still figuring it out. Still making mistakes. But at least now I could go through my closet and say, “Nope. Hate it. Bye.” And that’s a start.

xo,

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