Okay, let’s talk about 2015 and my own little style journey back then. It wasn’t like some big fashion moment for me, more like realizing I needed to shake things up a bit.
Getting Started – The Closet Stare-Down
So, I remember looking through my closet around that time. A lot of my stuff felt… dated? Baggy jeans, shirts that didn’t quite fit right anymore. It just wasn’t working. I wasn’t chasing trends, you know, but I wanted to feel a bit more put-together without trying too hard. I just felt kinda sloppy, honestly.
Trying Out New Fits
First thing I noticed out and about was pants. Seemed like everyone was wearing slimmer cut trousers, especially chinos. I was used to much looser fits, so this felt like a big step. I actually went to a few shops, specifically looking for chinos. Picked up a couple pairs – one tan, one navy – in a slim-straight cut. Not skinny, mind you, just less baggy. It felt weird at first, gotta admit. Took some getting used to when I walked or sat down.
Key action here: Physically went out and tried on clothes that felt different from my norm. Didn’t just order online.
Simple Tops and Layering
Next up was shirts. I realized I didn’t need crazy patterns or logos. I started buying more plain crew neck t-shirts. Good quality ones in basic colors like grey, white, black, and navy. Solid foundation, right? Then I started playing with layering, which seemed to be a thing. I dug out an old button-down shirt and tried wearing it open over a t-shirt. Also picked up a simple, lightweight bomber jacket – I think it was olive green. That jacket became a go-to. Easy to just throw on over a tee or even a sweater when it got cooler.
- Bought basic, solid-color tees.
- Found a simple bomber jacket.
- Experimented with wearing button-downs open over tees.
- Tried layering with thin sweaters or cardigans too.
Footwear Refresh
My shoes were also looking a bit tired. Had these chunky sneaker things I’d worn forever. I looked for something cleaner. Ended up getting a pair of simple leather sneakers, kind of low-profile, in white. They seemed to go with the chinos and the slimmer jeans I eventually bought. Made the whole look feel a bit sharper, less clunky down below.
Putting It All Together
So, the whole process wasn’t about following a specific 2015 “look book”. It was more organic. I saw things I thought looked decent, tried them out, and focused on fit and simplicity. The slimmer chinos, the basic tees, that bomber jacket, and the cleaner sneakers – those were the main things I actually incorporated. It wasn’t a massive change overnight, but a gradual shift. I started mixing these new pieces with some of my older stuff that still worked. Felt much better, more confident, without feeling like I was dressing up or pretending to be someone else. Just a necessary update, really.
