Rec | TREND CYCLES ARE OUT

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Rec'd on 🧥 How do you balance the need for self-expression with the pressures of fitting in?

trend cycles are out

Thoughtful personal style is in

@cilantro

Oct 21, 2024

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bring back personal style

People are absolutely riding out every single micro trend. From sambas (Don’t get me wrong I did own a pair) to those brazil polos, ppl are just wearing what they see will get them validation for being “on trend”. People post “what bags are we wearing this year“ or “are brandy Gina tops ugly I don’t want to throw mine away”, like just wear what you like!!! Also its not really about if the clothing item is trending or not, it’s more if you’re genuinely into it. I think a plus to TikTok being banned is that it could force people to find out their personal style, so yay !

@almondmilkluvr

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What fashion styles have you all been into lately?

Hey! I’m looking for fashion inspiration since I’m not great at styling myself. What’s your personal fashion style?

@princealpaca

Feb 2, 2025

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Revamping one aspect of PERSONAL style

I just got these new glasses which is the first time I’ve picked out non- silver wire frames in like a decade (?). It’s a micro dose of change that feels like a continuation of my personal style with some fresh life breathed into it. An accessory yes, but a necessary one that reframes what my face has looked like daily for my entire 20s (wild). But hey, I’m turning 30 this year and expansion is good! I’ve been thinking about personal style and how it’s both consistent and an evolution (much like many aspects of tapping in one one’s identity). When I think about how I’ve dressed over the years, in many ways it’s changed but there have also been through lines and bits that’ve morphed slightly as I have. Like did I wear a tie to my 5th grade graduation? yes. Have I been interested in wearing ties again as of late? Also yes. Subrina Heynik, a stylist and writer posted about personal style on her substack (linked) saying: “In essence, true personal style is not an individual process. It is a constellation of our many selves and our many references.” She separates personal style from trendiness and the need to be unique. Saying rather that personal style is a life long process of figuring out what you like and how you can make that happen on your body. This makes me think of my coworker who wears the same earrings, black pants and black tshirt everyday— how that’s not a unique look but it is very much her personal style and works for her. I’ve rambled from glasses but my circuitous point is that it’s good to lean into new things, even when they’re small.