Hello, loves!
Once again, I’ve taken a break from the blog, but I’m not disappearing for good. Countless times, I’ve sat in front of a blank page, trying to figure out why I felt so uninspired to write another post about styling fashion trends. After some reflection, I finally understood why.
I have fashion fatigue.
I didn’t even know this was a thing until I realized it’s something many of us feel. Over the past year, I’ve felt a strange mix of boredom and overwhelm by the endless parade of microtrends and aesthetic styles bombarding me—even without being on Instagram or TikTok! My Pinterest feed, dominated by an algorithm, keeps showing me the same stuff over and over. I’ve stopped following many fashion influencers because their content feels more like a never-ending ad than anything of substance. I even have a Zalando gift card that’s been sitting unused for a year because, frankly, I don’t need anything and I don’t like anything.
So, what exactly is fashion fatigue? It’s a feeling of boredom or weariness that arises from being constantly exposed to trends that lack inspiration. It’s like being caught in a loop where we’re trying to discover our own style while feeling pressured to follow the rules set by influencers we’re supposed to be breaking free from.
This situation has made me feel uninspired and unmotivated to buy any new pieces, as I no longer know if I genuinely like something or if I’m simply drawn to it because I’m seeing it everywhere.
In response to these overwhelming trends, many people are becoming more mindful about their purchases, leaning towards essentials and “timeless pieces.” I support the idea of being environmentally aware, avoiding overconsumption and fast fashion, and prioritizing quality over quantity. However, I’ve noticed that capsule wardrobes have also become another trend, leading to a depersonalization of style where everyone dresses in white, navy, beige, black, and gray.
So I decided to take a break from shopping and came to a realization: “I don’t want my outfits to be part of the trend cycle but to be part of me”. I started shopping my own closet and found a new way to connect with fashion, just like I did when I was younger. My outfits should reflect my mood or lift how I want to feel that day. Through this, I realized that the outfits that get the most compliments are the ones I’ve worn for years—not because they’re trendy, but because they’re truly me.
I’ll end this article with a quote from Alexandra Hildreth:
“You can tell someone’s screen time from their outfit”.
With love,
