Why I’m Struggling To Feel Inspired By Fashion Right Now
Anyone Else?
Lately, I’ve found myself feeling completely drained by fashion. Don’t get me wrong—I love fashion, and it’s something I’ve always been passionate about. But recently, the pressure to keep up, look stylish every day, and stay “on trend” has started to feel overwhelming. I was talking with a coworker the other day—someone who’s just as obsessed with fashion as I am—and we both admitted that we aren’t feeling inspired lately. In fact, we’re feeling the opposite: burnt out.
It feels like fashion has changed in a way that makes it harder to just enjoy. For one thing, Pinterest, which used to be my go-to for outfit inspiration, doesn’t feel like the resource it once was. Instead of finding creative, personal, or unique ideas, everything feels repetitive, overly curated, and trend-driven. It’s like everyone’s pinning the same aesthetic, the same outfits, and the same formulas.
That brings me to the bigger issue: the pressure to look fashionable has become so much more intense. It feels less about personal style and more about how many trends you’re wearing at once. Everyone is chasing this idea of what’s stylish, but it’s starting to feel less subjective and more dictated by a handful of “must-haves” or aesthetics. If you don’t check off enough boxes—if you’re not wearing the right jeans, the right shoes, or the right accessories—it feels like you’re failing at fashion.
And then there’s this obsession with defining your style by a specific aesthetic. It’s like we’re all being asked to put ourselves into a box—are you a “clean girl”? A “coastal grandmother”? A “dark feminine”? It’s exhausting to constantly feel like you have to categorize yourself. What happened to just wearing what you like and calling it a day?
Maybe it’s just the time of year. This in-between winter and spring period is always tricky for outfits—you’re not sure if you need a coat, layers, or lighter fabrics, so getting dressed is more complicated. But honestly, it feels like more than that. Fashion itself has started to feel heavier, more performative, and more demanding than it ever used to.
It makes me wonder if anyone else feels the same way. Do you miss when fashion was about experimenting, having fun, and finding pieces that made you feel good, without worrying if they were trendy enough? Because I do. I miss when style felt personal and creative, not like a race to keep up with the algorithm-approved “It items” of the moment.
I know fashion has always been about cycles, trends, and statements—but it’s also supposed to be about self-expression. Right now, it feels like we’ve lost a little bit of that freedom in the chase to look “right.” I’m trying to remind myself that fashion is still what I make it, and that I don’t have to follow every rule or trend to love what I wear. But some days, it’s hard not to feel like I’m falling behind.
So, if you’re feeling exhausted by fashion lately, just know you’re not alone. Maybe this is just a phase, or maybe it’s a sign that we all need to give ourselves a little more grace. Either way, I’m trying to take the pressure off myself and find the fun in fashion again. And honestly? That might mean ignoring the trends, forgetting the aesthetics, and just going back to wearing whatever I want—because isn’t that what style is supposed to be about? <3
XO,
𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆