Why Is Style Important, Even Now?
When the Coronavirus invaded our world, fashion and style seemed to pale in comparison to the serious issues that we suddenly had to deal with. Many fashion bloggers wondered if what they had to offer was important. So why is style important, even now? I found some answers.
The first thing that I thought to do as a fashion and lifestyle blogger for women over 60 (age doesn’t matter; we all have the same basic needs) was to address the issues of health and well being, physically and emotionally. But then, I wanted to reassure you that style is indeed important. I am talking personal style here, not fashion. We don’t need to keep up with the latest fashions during a pandemic.
“Fashion is not art; it’s the art of living.” — Marc Jacobs
But style is artistic and creative. And creativity and art are personally fulfilling and inspirational, thereby reducing stress — something needed especially at a time like this. It is good for your mental and emotional health to distract yourself from anxious thoughts and focus on something pleasurable.
Also, color and crystals are healing therapies. We can wear both to feel better.
So let’s explore further: why is style important, even now?
Style is one of the few things you can control in a world that you can’t control.
It can be an anchor to keep yourself calm in stormy seas. It can give you a sense of satisfaction and peace in uncertain times. If surrounding yourself with beautiful comforting things in your home make you feel good, so does surrounding your body in beautiful comforting clothes. A sloppy environment does not feel good. It’s the same with your appearance.
Style is the living, artistic presentation of your true self.
It’s your creative expression of what you find beautiful. When you surround yourself in what you love most, you create happiness. When you dress in your own style, you feel happy and you make others a little happier when they see you. Art and style make life more tolerable and enjoyable. And they are healing.
Style is life.
As long as you are alive and well, style is interesting and something to be appreciated. It reflects the joy of life and beautiful things.
If you are sheltering, trying not to catch a rampaging virus, you might want to read about style for the fun of it or just see it. You might want to buy something beautiful to cheer yourself or someone else.
Focusing on something creative distracts and puts you in a good mood.
You certainly would be happier wearing more color! I will write a blog post on that next. 😉
When women go through stressful, life-threatening diseases and perhaps have chemotherapy or breast removal, there are organizations and professionals who lift their depression and restore their sense of self with style. Wigs, makeup, manicures and feminine clothing are recommended and given to them to bring them back to life. That’s the impact these sorts of things can have.
And personal style is simple.
There’s not much you need to know. Just wear what you love in your favorite way. Be yourself, creatively and beautifully.
“Fashions fade. Style is eternal.” – Yves Saint Laurent
In other words, fashion changes every season but style is your true self, which never changes. You may change but your true self doesn’t. It’s who you are inside, always was and always will be, forever young. What you love is a reflection of who you are inside. And who you are inside deserves to be seen on the outside, for you and everyone else to enjoy.
So why is style important, even now? Ultimately, style can bring cheer to our world, whether at home or out…especially with color.
The bottom line: Creativity, Art and Style alleviate stress!
Does this inspire you to be more bold and creative with your style when you are mostly at home and/or under stress? Surrounding yourself with art and style could include your surroundings as well as your wardrobe and the way you get dressed every day. With a background in art, I strongly believe that doing this is good for your mental and emotional well-being at all times of life. Do you agree? Join the conversation. Please leave a reply below.
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Angie
Great post, Angie! We did all struggle a bit with deciding on whether or not we should keep posting about fashion. For me, I needed to continue on as normal as possible and so here we are! I don’t get dressed often these days, but I do make an effort to put together an actual outfit about twice a week and go photograph it. It makes me feel human again! Thanks for sharing your light and positivity and linking up with me.
Shelbee
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Hi, Shelbee – Thanks so much for your comments. Why should art and style seem insignificant? They make the world so beautiful and give us so much pleasure. When I see a woman or man dressed with a twist of extra style or color, it makes me smile. The world wouldn’t be willing to pay so much for good art if it wasn’t worth it. We fashion bloggers have artistic creativity that is helpful to many who need a spark: to start their own creative juices flowing, to brighten their lives, to help them appreciate their true selves and to get more out of their wardrobes. As long as there is life, art and style can make it more beautiful. XOXO, Angie
I agree, our personal style is one thing we can control during these times! And expressing creativity through what we are wearing is a good stress reliever!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks for your vote of support! I used to work at the arts council where I wrote for their magazine. We always promoted the reasons why art and culture (and that includes style) are important to community. What you do on your fashion blog for midlife women brings joy into their lives, so keep doing what you’re doing! It makes our lives brighter. XOXO, Angie