Fashion Upgrade

hi leyn!

i found your blog very entertaining, funny, and informative. unlike other blogs (-gers), it’s not “trying hard” to be what they are not. you struck me with your observations that are so true but we dont even admit or pay close attention to. i am not really a blog reader, so spending 20 mins browsing and reading really made me chuckle.

since im writing u an email, I might as well ask you for a fashion advice. I  browsed through advice you gave, and I love the section where you feature those cocktail dresses. for me, elegance is the way to go. the dresses are not showing too much skin, but just pure femininity with a bit of playfulness. I love those! would u mind telling me where to buy or where u get those?

ok here it goes. I need some advice regarding everyday wear. I am 5′3″ and I have a skinny frame. I am 24 already but I look 16. Probably because I wear too “comfy” clothes. My everyday get up is vintage shirts, jeans, and my ultra-reliable converse. I am not comfortable with high heels, though I manage to wear them during events. I do wear dresses, but not for everyday because I can’t move easily. I tried doll shoes but I don’t like the feeling when my feet gets sweaty, so I always end up wearing sneakers. How do I achieve a combination of comfort and style?

hope u will answer this email. more power to your blog.

regards,

corrie

Dear corrie,

Thanks for wasting 20 minutes of your precious time just to read my blog. Yun talaga ang gusto kong mangyari, ang aksayahin ang mga oras nyo. Lol.

Anyway, based on your email, your style is a combination of hipster, relaxed and casual fashion. A typical person who wears this kind of outfit is labelled either a musician, an artist or a call center agent. Kung hindi ka naman musician, artist or call center agent, then I think you’re lost. Lol. You need to have a style that matches your personality or let’s say, you must carry your own fashion statement.

First, if you want to change your style, make sure your fashion approach matches your profession. (If you’re still a student, then no worries.) Second, find alternatives of your casual pieces:

Why not replace your vintage shirts to jersey tops; your regular jeans to jeggings; and shift from converse shoes to flat espadrilles. From there, you have already upgraded your usual style to something trendy yet comfortable. You mentioned that you look 16, and I assure you changing your style can make you look your age. Accessories also matter. Quit those fancy friendship bracelets and wear what’s in trend – layered bangles, shiny beads and laces.

I will no longer advise you to wear dresses because I know you can’t change your everyday wardrobe in an instant. I know a lot of girls who just can’t let go of their jeans and sneakers but adding a little flair like shiny bracelets and dainty earrings can do the trick. As I always say, upgrade your basic clothes, accessorize and fixing your hair can do something.

In addition, all the dresses I feature here are actually designer clothes. I just don’t want to mention the prices and where to buy them for my readers to be resourceful.

That’s it!

Love Lots,

Leyn