HerStyleStory

Every fashion lover has a graveyard of “what was I thinking?” outfits. Looking back, my biggest style lessons didn’t come from the outfits that made me feel fabulous, but from the ones that made me cringe years later.

I still remember my first “fashion fail” in college—a neon green top paired with equally neon pink shoes. At the time, I thought I was making a bold statement. In reality, I looked like a walking highlighter. The lesson? Sometimes less really is more, and balance is everything.

Then came my obsession with oversized bags—so big they could have carried my entire hostel room. Practical, yes. Stylish? Not so much. I learned that proportion matters, and accessories should complement, not overpower.

There were also those days when I tried to copy trends straight from the runway without adapting them to my own lifestyle. Low-rise jeans looked cool on celebrities, but on me? Let’s just say I quickly understood the power of choosing silhouettes that flatter my body, not someone else’s.

What I love, though, is that these mistakes weren’t failures at all. They became my personal style checkpoints. Each misstep helped me refine my fashion instincts—teaching me to embrace subtlety, invest in timeless pieces, and most importantly, dress for myself.

Because style isn’t about never going wrong—it’s about experimenting, laughing at the fails, and evolving into someone who knows what truly feels good.