Author name: Lirona Vaxhaven

You know that moment when your kid asks why the sky is blue and you answer with something about light scattering.

You’ve heard it. You’ve said it. You’ve stared blankly while your cousin dropped it mid-sentence like it explained everything. That phrase.

I used to sit at dinner watching my kids scroll instead of talk. My partner and I exchanged tired glances like it was a sport.

You’ve heard it. You’ve said it. You’ve probably even typed Whatutalkingboutwillistyle into a search bar at 2 a.m. I have too.

I used to stare into my closet for twenty minutes every morning. And I’m not alone.

Jeans that fit right feel like cheating. You know the drill. You stand in front of the mirror. You scroll past ten pairs online.

Fashion changes fast. Too fast. You scroll past someone’s outfit and think Wait (when) did that become a thing? Then you see it again. And again.

I know that feeling. Staring into your closet. Full of clothes. Still wearing the same three things. You’re not broken. Your closet isn’t broken.

Why do fashion shows look like they’re trying to scare pigeons? You’ve seen them. The giant hats. The models walking through snowstorms indoors.

Fashion is not just clothes. It’s the first thing people notice about you. And yeah (I) know what you’re thinking.