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Why is it ‘cringe’ to look like you’ve put effort into your outfit? I asked a stylist

via Fashion Journal

Curated to within an inch of their lives (as much as an algorithm can be curated), my Instagram and TikTok feeds are full of content creators that I love. I scroll and I see two shirts tied together to create something new, skirts layered to create dresses, accessories chosen based on star signs and outfit building inspired by digital filters.

All these out-of-the-box concepts remind me that fashion is versatile, fun and personal. They make me want to put time into creating outfits that are unique and coordinated. The more time I spend on social media though, the more I see the negative perspectives creeping through. 

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