I know I'm not the only one who finds it overwhelming to decide what to wear sometimes. Decision fatigue is real, people.
Especially when you're not feeling yourself, it's dark and cold outside, or you're having a wobbly mental health day and feel like hiding.
And the thing is, because what we wear affects how we feel about ourselves; we can get stuck in a vicious cycle- and even dread getting ready to go out to face the world.
Working with a talented style expert this year helped me discover my unique style and what colors suit me. In turns out, I am a combination of sporty, natural, and dramatic style types, and I suit warm-toned spring colors.
Find me in a puffer jacket, red lips with my shell tattoo ya’ll.
Knowing my color and style type was a game-changer for me. It helps me to choose clothes that will work for me and my unique body shape and skin tone- and it takes a lot of stress out of getting ready.
So, as a working mum, how does this help me first thing in the morning when I don't have any time to get ready before I get my youngest out of the door (usually into the rain) to his preschool, before running straight home and going straight into an online client call?
Seriously, you should see me in the mornings- my curly hair resembles Sideshow Bob's best do, and my fabulous silk eyelashes are stuck together (remember, dramatic style); it's pitch black outside, and I'm often stressed out and rushing.
'No time to get ready' and 'client call' aren't exactly a match made in heaven for me to feel put together, confident and good about myself, are they?
But here's the thing.
Because I know my style type and colors, I know what color t-shirt to pull on that will work for me when I don't have the energy or time to pull together a carefully thought out outfit. My warm-toned sand Moda Etik T-shirt is an excellent example of this. I wear it ALL the time- it has become a trusty friend on whom I can depend. I can pull it on in the morning and quickly add a pop of bright lip color to brighten my look up before a meeting or client call.
I still have those days when I want to hide away from the world sometimes. You know, a hoody day where my body confidence is a little low.
That's why I have been especially excited for Moda Etik's brand-new sweatsuits that drop next week- just in time for Christmas.
These gorgeous soft wide-leg sweater and pants combos are available in off-white and black and are perfect for pulling on for my school-run mornings. They are unbelievably comfortable, premium quality, and because they match, they give me an elevated sporty look. I can add a little jewelry for a client call or to feel good when I go for a spontaneous coffee with one of the school mums on the way home from drop-offs.
Once again, knowing my color means I can make an informed decision when I choose which Moda Etik sweater set to invest in. I can carry off black because of my dramatic style, and the off-white is also warm enough for my skin tone. I love the dreamy off-white, but as a mum of 3 active boys, black might be a more sensible move.
Thoughts?
Moda Etik Sweatsuits make the perfect gift for a loved one or yourself this Christmas.
Which color will you choose?
-Becky Hunter-Kelm ll Copywriter and Sustainable Fashion Enthusiast