A Little Bit of Advice

         If you have not figured it out, I have my own sense of style. I guess you can say that I am very adventurous with fashion. I love trying new things and new styles that most people would find a little more out there and combine them in my own way.

Copyright: Sofia Tan

Copyright: Sofia Tan

          From sporting some crazy statement socks to fun graphic tees that have weird sayings, Like I have said time and time again, I wear whatever I feel even if some people look at me funny for it since I use fashion as a form of expression.   

           

A lot of people I know I feel the same way about fashion but tend to not fully express themselves because of the fear of other people. They are afraid to be judged by others based on what they will wear and cause other people to talk behind their back because sometimes, dressing differently and adventurously causes some heads to turn and may make other people to judge you. This can lower yourself esteem and can affect your attitude towards fashion. 

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         I myself had a fair share of people looking at me from head to toe with a judgmental looking stare and at times this can make me self conscious. 

         It is sometimes discouraging. However, I highly advice for anyone to dress however they want to dress and not let anyone dictate how you can and cannot dress. Fashion is a form of self-expression and dressing to please other people is suppression of that form of self-expression. It is important that you are able to be completely yourself to the fullest.

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         Even if it may be difficult, you should not let anyone's looks, stares or judgment affect your sense of style. They just have a different outlook on fashion from you and maybe the way they disagree with how you dress is not the nicest way, you should try to not let it affect you.

         After all, most of the people who judge you are people who are complete strangers who you may never see again. Why should you let them affect you and your self-esteem?

         Always remember to wear whatever you want no matter what. Even with other people watching, looking at you or judging you. At first, it may feel a little weird. You will feel self conscious or vulnerable but you are facing that fear of judgment from others and eventually just have self confidence to wear whatever you want.

          Just be yourself and the rest will follow right behind you. That is all I have for now but to whoever is reading, I hope you enjoy the rest of your day and be able to wear whatever you want confidently!

- Sofia Tan