So, I was digging through some old digital boxes the other day, you know, those folders on your computer that you haven’t clicked on in ages. And bam, I hit a folder named “Pics_2018”. Curiosity got the better of me, and as I was scrolling, I started noticing my clothes. Man, 2018. What a year, huh? Anyway, it sparked this idea, or more like a silly little project: to actually look back at my “outfits 2018”. Not in a fashion blogger way, heck no. Just… to see.
Getting Started with the 2018 Rewind
First off, this wasn’t some grand plan. I just started dragging photos into a new folder. Any picture where you could actually see what I was wearing. Holiday snaps, work event photos (the few I had), even blurry ones from nights out. It was a real mixed bag. My initial thought was, “Wow, I owned that shirt?” A lot of “that shirt” moments, let me tell you.
I didn’t get all scientific with spreadsheets or anything. Too much effort. I basically just eyeballed it. My main goal was to see if there was any pattern, or if I just threw on whatever was clean. Spoiler: mostly the latter, but with surprising consistency in some areas.
The Actual “Process” – If You Can Call It That
Okay, so my “process” was pretty basic. I kinda mentally grouped things.
- The “Uniform”: Stuff I wore constantly. Turns out, I had this one grey sweater. I mean, I LIVED in that thing in the colder months of 2018. Pretty sure my colleagues thought it was surgically attached to me.
- The “Tried a Bit” Pile: Those moments where I clearly put in a little more effort. Maybe a slightly nicer jacket, or shoes that weren’t my beaten-up sneakers. These were fewer and far between than I’d like to admit.
- The “What Was I Thinking?” Section: Oh boy. Some questionable color combos. That one pair of trousers that really didn’t fit right but I wore them anyway. We all have those, right? Seeing them in picture form from 2018 was… humbling.
I also noticed I bought a lot of stuff that looked similar. Like, why did I need five blue t-shirts that were almost identical? No idea. My 2018 self was a creature of habit, apparently. And a creature who didn’t like ironing much, judging by some of the wrinkles I spotted. Oops.
So, What Did I Learn from My Outfits 2018 Deep Dive?
Honestly, no earth-shattering revelations. I didn’t suddenly become a style icon. But it was a pretty fun, low-stakes way to spend an afternoon. It was like a visual diary I didn’t know I was keeping. It definitely made me realize how much your memory plays tricks on you. I would have sworn I wore certain things more, or less.
It also made me think about how much stuff we accumulate. Some of those clothes I saw in the 2018 photos? Haven’t seen ’em in years. Probably donated or long gone. It’s a good reminder to be a bit more mindful, I guess.
Mostly, it was just a laugh. A bit of nostalgia. And a good way to confirm that, yep, my comfort-first approach to clothing was well established even back in 2018. No regrets there. Sometimes these simple little personal projects are the most satisfying, you know? Just looking back, no pressure, no big outcome expected. Just… looking.
