At first, I hated the idea of outfit posts and avoided taking pictures of myself because I was insecure. But starting a vintage boutique has completely changed the way I dress and see myself. I went from working in a grocery store, which was very physical and dirty, wearing only jeans and the t-shirt. I didn't have energy for anything else.
Now that I own and run a vintage shop, fashion is my life full time. I am able to focus on my self expression 24/7. I am constantly thinking about how to elevate and evolve myself. I love that I can experiment and take fashion risks.
I appreciate outfit of the day because it helps my self esteem. I see myself differently and love myself. I was having really bad days, two out of the four outfit posts. It's funny because I got the most compliments on the days that I was feeling like poo. After taking the picture, I thought to myself, "Oh that wasn't so bad." My day turned around, I think, because I wasn't focusing my energy on worrying about how I looked. And you know what, it wasn't that bad. I was making a bigger deal out of it, in my head, and was making myself feel insecure.
I appreciate outfit of the day because it helps me to take a step back and appreciate myself. I think seeing myself in a picture vs. a mirror has something to do with it too. I've been doing #ootd daily for months now and I feel better than ever. Can cataloging my daily looks have an effect on my confidence? Something to ponder...
I will report back and let you know how it's going. Maybe you can give it a try and see how it makes you feel.