I noticed an fascinating statistic lately that 41% of girls ages 18-25 felt strain to put on a distinct outfit each time they went out. We haven’t talked about repeating outfits at work in a very long time — and that statistic actually blew me away. So let’s focus on!

• do you’re feeling strain to put on a distinct outfit each time you go someplace?
• for those who DO really feel strain, the place do you supply your garments? (And what do you do with the garments when you’ve worn them?)
• for those who’re up for repeating outfits, do you’ve guidelines — for those who purchase the highest in 3 colours, that counts as 3 totally different tops even when worn with the identical pants… or for those who put on a costume then you definately attempt to change your layers and sneakers?
• on the flip facet, for those who love repeating outfits — what number of outfits are in your rotation?
• on the whole, do you purchase clothes objects with explicit outfits in thoughts?

Do You Really feel Strain To Solely Put on New Outfits?

The statistic comes type a 2021 article in The Atlantic on quick trend, which apparently didn’t even decelerate in the course of the pandemic…

Younger folks, and younger ladies specifically, got here to really feel an unstated obligation to not repeat an #outfitoftheday; based on a 2017 ballot, 41 % of girls ages 18 to 25 felt strain to put on a distinct outfit each time they went out.

I can perceive this for the people who find themselves making an attempt to get a following on TikTok or Instagram (though the soiled not-so-secret is that lots of these people do a single photograph shoot for like 12 totally different outfits, then unfold the content material out). I additionally suspect that half of these #fitoftheday footage, taken in entrance of their closet mirror, are garments that also have the tags connected.

However for folks in actual life… I’d love to listen to if that is you!

Repeating Outfits at Work / The Work Uniform

The flip facet of this — and the recommendation that many people received rising up — is that for those who like the best way one thing suits, it’s best to contemplate shopping for it in a number of colours. Company work uniforms have been inspired, for males particularly, as a result of they save time and vitality. (Even Zuck within the grey hoodie!)

(One other enjoyable facet of this: in comparison with influencers, celebrities generally costume in uniforms in order to discourage the paparazzo. Jennifer Anniston is the identify that involves thoughts, however I can’t discover a higher supply than this.)

This may go too far, after all — I as soon as had a boss who wore the identical 10 fits on repeat. Not primary fits, thoughts you, however like a pink skirt go well with from a mall model like Kasper. She did look put collectively, however (and I say this as somebody who adored her) a few of the garments type of smelled. (In spite of everything, generally drycleaning simply can’t get the scent out!)

One other manner the work uniform can look: sticking inside a really small coloration scheme, akin to all grey/black or beige/cream. (That is tremendous minimalist! You may as well do a enterprise capsule wardrobe, with a broader coloration scheme however deliberately few items.)

Readers, what are your ideas? Do you repeat outfits at work, or do you attempt to have a brand new outfit each time? What counts as an “outfit” to you — does various small issues like shoe or jewellery change the outfit?

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