The myth of the fashion blogger is real! There is a rumor going around on social media that fashion bloggers don’t like to repeat their clothing. So instead they go out and buy clothes, only to leave the price tags on, photograph them and bring them back to the store. Well I hope this is a rumor because this sounds crazy. I don’t know which one is worst. Not repeating an article of clothing or buying new stuff, wearing it and taking it back.
Wearing: Bloomingdale’s Blazer | Aéropostale Tank | Asos Skirt | JustFab Shoes
Please note that there is nothing wrong with wearing the same outfit on blog posts or in real life. Now of course you can mix and match pieces to create new looks. But clothing is meant to be worn more than once. I personally love when bloggers show how they mix pieces to create entire new looks. Fashion blogger Closet Confection did an excellent job showcasing how one can create 30 different outfits using only 10 pieces of clothing.
I don’t have the time, money nor the energy to make frequent trips to a clothing store to buy and return. I mean, who does? I’m a lazy shopper. I don’t enjoy trying things on in the fitting room nor do I like to make extra trips to stores for returns. Hence why I have so many unworn clothing with tags in my closet. I really need to try eBay or Poshmark to sell my clothing.
What are your thoughts on beauty and style bloggers buying merchandise to blog and returning it once finished?
Photography by KD Dees.
4 comments
I’ll be the 1st to say that I remix and restyle clothing items all the time! It’s practical and there’s no shame in my game. Loving that blazer by the way! 😉
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Yea, I heard that about fashion bloggers, too. Regular people wear clothes more than once, so I think that fashion bloggers should be showing people HOW to best wear what they already have.
Whitney
I repeat out fits all the time! I might change the accessories or switch up the shirt just in case it posts on Facebook too quickly after I have already worn it. If Kate Middleton can repeat an outfit and she is the future Queen of England. So can I! LOL!
I hope they don’t do that, though I have wondered how they get so many clothes. I just assume they love clothes and shopping. I would love to see them talk more about repeating outfits and getting the most bang for your buck.