I love this! I too have been forging my own aesthetic now for a bit as I lean into who I really am and who I’m becoming. I’m probably a little more faerie grunge than whimsigothic (I watched the video), but I am 100% with you in both/and spirit! For me, colors are how I present my mood/energy of the day. I intentionally bought a bunch of colors in a bunch of mix and matchable pieces so I can just intuitively pick my daily palette. And my jewelry collection is structured the same way. I love challenging the prevailing fashion expectations associated with stereotypical male presentation. At least as much as I can.
Whimsigothic is my new favorite word. And I LOVE Persephone. One of my both/ands: I love bright vibrant rainbow-y colors. And I love gray.
Love that word! Your joy and whimsy are palpable.
Also, that Persephone dress is awesome!
I love this! I too have been forging my own aesthetic now for a bit as I lean into who I really am and who I’m becoming. I’m probably a little more faerie grunge than whimsigothic (I watched the video), but I am 100% with you in both/and spirit! For me, colors are how I present my mood/energy of the day. I intentionally bought a bunch of colors in a bunch of mix and matchable pieces so I can just intuitively pick my daily palette. And my jewelry collection is structured the same way. I love challenging the prevailing fashion expectations associated with stereotypical male presentation. At least as much as I can.
The thing I posted today is probably currently my best answer to your ending question: https://jennwith2ns.substack.com/p/how-to-be-an-unconventional-rule