Written by The Strategy

Everyone has those one or two things that inspire them more than anything else has. Whether you discover them through a movie, a favourite era, or even a certain place, you’ve definitely encountered that source of endless inspiration and ideas that has stuck with you. The beauty of finding such a source is that it offers a helping hand in making sartorial decisions. The challenge is the level of difficulty brought on by trying to incorporate that inspiration into your life. 

A perfect example of this conundrum is the latest reoccurrence of the 1970’s style. The clothes that are coming out for this year’s Spring/Summer are amazing, we love them, they are to-die-for. They are tasteful and, most importantly, they don’t look like a costume for an era party. Wearing flared jeans and a peasant top might work great on the MK’s & Ash’s of the world, but for everyday people it might look a bit off.

Same goes for, say, a lover of the Clueless/90’s Prep style that is perpetually “back.” Yes, plaid skirt suits and white knee-high socks are legendary on Cher and Dionne. But taking that plaid skirt and wearing it with a chunky knit looks much better than the blazer and knee socks. Reminiscent of the great and powerful 1990s without looking like a gimmick.

Think of it as a personal challenge, if you must. Find just one element that you can mix into your wardrobe, start small. Take that plaid skirt, or flared jeans, or 60’s minidress and pair it up with pieces you already own. It’s an exercise in your personal styling department.

Finding the right way to blend your muse with the modern day is the key to doing your inspiration justice. Elements of the style of whatever your muse happens to be can be blended in to your wardrobe. It’s very easy to love a style, a look- taking it off the screen and putting it into your real life takes drive. It’s not an effortless feat, but in time you will find yourself becoming more comfortable with taking and acting on bits and pieces of what inspires you. 

Bonne chance! 

Written by Katrina Garofalo