As dramatic as it sounds considering we’re talking about clothes, it takes courage to have personal style. Think about it. Anyone who has stood in front of a mirror debating an outfit knows how easily self-consciousness can win and how tempting it is to go back to our reliable formulas. In that sense, we, and the weight we give other people’s perception of us, get in the way of ourselves.
Good thing Heart Evangelista is around to demonstrate what dressing with conviction looks like. At New York Fashion Week S/S27, she approached every show she attended without the hesitation that so often makes us retreat to what we already know.
So, for anyone currently talking themselves out of something they really want to wear, Evangelista has a few stylish reminders.
There’s So Much You Can Do With Black
Black is reliable for a reason, but sticking to the color doesn’t mean sticking to the same ideas. For COS, Evangelista donned an oversized leather jacket finished with long fringe over a dark floral piece, giving the monochromatic look plenty of movement and dimension.
Anyone devoted to black can stay loyal. You don’t need a sudden appetite for color to get more adventurous with your clothes. There’s already plenty to explore within what you love.
Give Loud Prints a Chance
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Evangelista went all in on print at Tory Burch, choosing an illustrated dress that had no intention of blending into the background. Why tone down something you liked precisely because it caught your attention?
Prints demand commitment, especially when they’re this expressive. Give them the attention they deserve. If one catches your eye, chances are you’ll enjoy being the one wearing it.
Yes, Wear the Short Dress
A mini dress can inspire an absurd amount of second-guessing, so it was wonderful to see Evangelista step out in hers at Cult Gaia with full confidence.
If you like yourself in the short dress, wear it. No need to wait for a special occasion. You might as well enjoy it now.
You’re Never Too Grown for Pink
Pink is just a color! Let it be one, much like Evangelista did at Sandy Liang, where she embraced the designer’s unabashed femininity exactly as it was while still making it her own.
You’re allowed to have a taste for the girlish without feeling any less sophisticated. That’s why it’s called personal style.
The best thing that can happen when you take a chance on an outfit is discovering another version of yourself you didn’t know existed. Heart Evangelista enjoyed that freedom all over New York Fashion Week S/S27. As for us, we’re happy to follow suit.
Featured photo: HEART EVANGELISTA, Photographed by MELZYQUAH of DIRECTIONS GROUP INC. AND DEARGENTLEFOLK
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