“Finding your personal style is like living your own life,” he says. DahanaArtist and graphic designer living in Strasbourg, France. “When you walk around, you see something and you think, Oh, I want to incorporate that color or texture..” Here, Dahana shares five looks that, as she puts it with a smile, have “a dressy vibe just for me”…
shirt: Elwood. skirt: Cateclisma. dress: Cateclisma. shoes: Adidas. bag: Marni. Scrunchie: Haas Amsterdam.
“When I was in high school, we went to a wedding and my mom told me to wear high heels. But I have a problem with my feet, so I wore heels instead. Dr. Martin With a dress. I also like sneakers to go with a dress. If I go to a fancy restaurant, I have to decide what to wear.”
shirt: Elwood. Denim Jacket: ESTUDIO NIXXEN. pants: ESTUDIO NIXXEN, Similar. bag: Sunay. shoes: new balance. earring: Sunay. Ring: Purchased at a thrift store.
“I feel like no one can stop me when I wear dark denim jeans and a dark denim jacket. It’s also an easy outfit to wear when you don’t have much time.”
“Spring and fall are my favorite times to dress up. I can wear a cute jacket or a colorful sweater. But in the summer, I start sweating as soon as I step outside. On warm days, I can wear a t-shirt and shorts, but I can add some style with jewelry.”
shirt: CelosiareWhite. Skirt: “Made by Mom” Similar. shoes: Ganni. bag: Pollen. sunglasses: Chimi.
“I was shy, so in high school I thought fashion was a good way to express myself. I got teased. Then I got to college and I didn’t feel so good. I stopped caring about what I wore. I just wore clothes. But a few years ago, Wait, I love fashion. And I need to find a way to love myself again.. I think the clothes I wear these days are okay. and I feel at ease.”
shirt: Sandro. skirt: Samso. shoes: sharp. bag: Sandro. Scrunchie: “My mom made this.”
“Art has always been another way for me to express myself. People usually stop drawing when they start school. They tell me to focus on math or science, but I’m not a math or science person. In class, I was the one drawing the other eye in my notebook.”
“Even if it’s not my style, I can’t resist a well-dressed person. Even if I’m shy, I have to let them know. It’ll make me come to my senses: Dahana! Go and tell them! Now is the moment! I find it a huge confidence boost when someone stops me to compliment what I’m wearing.”
dress: Eliza Faulkner. shoes: Ganni. Bag: Puzzle, Similar. sunglasses: Ace & Tate. Scrunchie: Nasty Gal.
“When I see clothes I like, I ask myself: Can you find it at a second hand store? If I can’t find vintage, I’ll let it sit for a week or two before deciding whether to buy it or not. Or, if I have a vision of a piece that I can’t find online, I’ll say, ‘Mom, can you make it?’ My mom made me a black skirt, and every time I wear it, people ask where I got it. I’m proud to say, ‘Mom made it!’”
“Another test of whether or not to buy something: I’ll try to mentally create 10 different outfits around it. If you can only make one or two, you probably don’t need it.”
“Hair is part of your outfit. You can’t forget it. I love scrunchies because they add color to your hair. And there’s a woman I follow on Instagram who wears a scrunchie. Kaira“Someone who does amazing things with her braids. She creates masterpieces.”
Thank you so much for sharing. Dahana.
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(Photo courtesy: Photo by Vanessa A..)
