On the sidebar of this blog, I have a little Instagram widget which automatically updates to show my latest photos. When I happen to glance at it, sometimes I’m pleased and sometimes I cringe!
I’ve been at the same weight now for about two months so I believe my weight loss has stabelized and the size I’m in now is my “forever” size, which is two sizes lower than last fall. This means I’ll need a whole new fall/winter wardrobe. What a problem to have, right?
A few years ago, I read an article about a woman who takes a photo of herself every day after she gets dressed. I wish I could find it again. She used those photos to look at her style development and help her make new decisions for updating her wardrobe. I think that Instagram is that sort of “inspiration board” for me.
For instance, here are two photos from last year:
Looking at them now, although I loved them both at the time, I wouldn’t buy the sweater on the left again. It just looks too bulky to me. The one on the right is a little more form fitting, so I like it better. Still, I think the length of both just make me look shorter. It’s a shame, because I do love the comfort of a long tunic.
This photo shows a variation on the theme. The top is not quite as long, and the cropped sweater on top gives it a tunic “feel” without the length. Seeing more of my legs makes me look taller.
So, rule #1 from my Instagram style inspiration board – shorter tops and sweaters.
Today, I am linking up with Patti for Visible Monday. Please be sure to check out her blog! I’m also participating in the #iwillwearwhatilike linkup!
Thank you for joining me on my frugal fashion journey! Please follow me here, on Blogvlovin’ and/or on Instagram! And please feel free to comment — I’d love to know what you think!
Thrift Shop Fashionista 
I definitely think there is an evolution of style once you start paying to that…whether you’ve recently lost/gained weighed, started a new job, etc. I think a lot of people start off wearing things they LIKE…but over time, if they’re paying attention, they may come to realize that what they like isn’t necessarily what looks best on them. And kudos to the people who don’t give a **** what they look like as long as they like what they’re wearing….but I’m a little more….I don’t know what the word is, but I do care how I look…and over time I’ve learned that what I LIKE and what I LOOK GOOD in are not the same thing. So…hopefully, EVOLUTION 🙂 I think the photo a day, whether kept private or posted publicly is a great tool.
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Yes! I also think the photos are a good way to just get used to what I look like and become okay with it. I liked what you said about your video — it’s uncomfortable, so of course you have to keep doing it!
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“I also think the photos are a good way to just get used to what I look like and become okay with it.” Yes!
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What a great idea, to refine your style through your instagram photos! You keep looking better and better! Thanks for linking, xo
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
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Thanks, Patti!
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