This whole thing is BANANAS…and hopefully ripe ones, so you can use them for your banana bread, amirite?? One of the many quarantine trends that have emerged, on top of re-planting scallions, dalgona coffee, and tie-dying anything that’ll take color in your closet (FYI: 100% cotton – most effective).
We all seem to be in the same boat of monotony: trying to figure out what to do to pass this crazy time, although weirdly enough, it does seem to be flying by. It’s been challenging to say the least, but one of the things that has been getting me through is being able to style daily outfits (#ootd).
Yes folks, it’s true – I haven’t been COV-leisuring it around the house during lockdown. (No judgement, though, for those who have) I actually don’t even own a pair of sweatpants…g a s p!
Being able to still put effort into my “quarantine looks” has given me a sense of control and structure, but most importantly, it’s fun and creative, which we all so desperately need right now.
Once lockdown started, I knew my #1 priority had to be a healthy purge of the closet before I ever got dressed again. No more excuses, this was the perfect time. It felt great and I was able to reorganize my clothes in a way that made sense for me, which made styling much more enjoyable. I could find things easily now. Wow, what a concept!No joke, this purge was several years in the making and it’s a miracle that it finally happened.
Shout-out to COVID for kicking my ass into gear.
From the purge pile, I found ways to recycle some old favorites, denim in particular. I revamped a pair of high-waisted ZARA jeans (massive holes at the inner thigh) into a cute top and some vintage LEE shorts (which were way too big) into a cool skirt (with a matching mask!). This repurposing of old pieces from my wardrobe was such a wonderful way to pass the time.
I don’t have a sewing machine, but hand sewing has been quite therapeutic, although my fingers are a little sore. Denim fabric is a bitch!All worth it as it was SO gratifying to see something old come to life again.
What I’ve learned during this whole period of isolation is that it’s mandatory to stay connected to those you love and continue to do things that bring you joy, whatever that may be. For me, eating is always #1, but fashion is a close runner-up. I’m grateful to have this downtime to create things I love, to eat AND to wear!
