Comfort, Clarity, and Rethinking My Personal Style

I made a post sometime in last month titled Making Space, Creating Clarity, it was not just about me giving out clothes but it was really about admitting to myself that some things no longer fit who I am becoming. And interestingly, my recent searches say a lot about that shift.

Growing up, most of my clothes were gifted, only few were bought specially for me. So I wore what was available, even when it did not fit properly or felt nothing like my style. Some pieces looked awkward on me, some never really felt like me, but I did not have much choice. When you do not have many clothes, you do not get to be picky.

It has been a while since I received worn clothes as gifts, but the last set I had is still sitting in my wardrobe, barely touched. Even before this recent realization, I had already started becoming more conscious of how I appear in my clothes in a quiet, personal way. I began to value comfort over impressions and to feel at ease in what I wore, not restricted or forced to look kinda off.

That thought pushed me into researching and honestly, I did not expect to learn as much as I did. I went in with simple curiosity and came out with clarity and a bit of regret. Regret for how long I ignored the relationship between my body and my clothes but I see it as part of learning. I know better now, and it is interesting to notice how my mind is already shaping these lessons.

Maybe I am late to this, but today I've learned about body types. I would really love to know if this is something you have always known. I used to have a little idea of my body type, but it was never clear enough to be useful. Today, after reading, measuring myself, and even using a calculator, everything finally clicked. It felt grounding, like understanding my body better.

What fascinated me the most was learning how different outfits work better for different body types. That part hit different because I realized that some outfits I wore in the past, the ones that earned me genuine compliments, were not by chance. They worked because they suited my body type and I didn't know it at the time. It made me appreciate my body even more, not less.

I am not saying too much on this yet since I'm new to the game, but I am definitely making changes from now on. It's not that I'll go all expensive yet or completely discard everything I own. I made sure to look for affordable styles that still feel elegant, comfortable, and presentable. I want my wardrobe to support who I am becoming, not confuse me or hold me back.

So I am curious. Do you know your body type, and do you dress with it in mind? What has your experience been with all of this? I am still learning, and I would love to hear what you know.

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