The edits you made to that minimalist outfit were 10/10 (not that it wasn’t also chic before!). that visual is what made the concept click for me- I’m into this midimialism thing 😏
I’ve actually seen the term midimalism used lately as it relates to interior design but never thought to apply it to fashion and now I’m sitting here reading this like DUH this is so brilliant xx
Interestingly I realized that my interior design style follows a similar trajectory. I feel like I can extend the concept to A LOT in my life because I'm a girl who likes to live in the grey area ;)
Finally got to read this and it snapped so many things into place. Not just the concept behind Midimalist (which, yes), but the whole way you build clarity around instinct. It made me realize how much of your writing is about precision in thought, not just style. I’ve been deep in my own rabbit hole around friction, proportion, and mood-driven dressing, and this gave me a totally new anchor point. Filing this under “required reading” for anyone trying to make sense of their own style POV.
Asta, I’m blushing!! Thank you for saying that. I find- so often- that I have to write something and then distill it so it’s a little easier to read and then distill it again (and again).
Abbey, this comment and your note on your subscription has made my whole DANG DAY!!! Thank you so much for this encouragement and for being here. I’m so, so thrilled.
Yessss! I much prefer your edited black look, but always kind of put myself down like I was making it too childish and really I *should* be Brittany bathgate lolllll
Ha! Bathgate is a perfect reference for minimalism that feels hard to pull off! Like I WANT to dress like her but when I replicate an outfit it just falls flat!
omg this it is! this is my style!
Yes!! You and me both!!
Wow! Love this, and explains so much about style.
Right?! Making the spectrum was so helpful for me!
Midimalism! Genius. I feel I finally have A WORD. Also - I am in your collage. (EEEEK!) XO
I was hoping you wouldn’t mind me including (and putting you as a midimalist 😂). I adore you!
🥰 😘
A little extra sprinkle of personality with a bag or shoes :) I feel this whole heartedly ! Love it Kelly
So glad it resonated 🫶
The edits you made to that minimalist outfit were 10/10 (not that it wasn’t also chic before!). that visual is what made the concept click for me- I’m into this midimialism thing 😏
Right?! When I see an expressive minimalist outfit I like it but when I get dressed myself I need a little more umph!!
I’ve actually seen the term midimalism used lately as it relates to interior design but never thought to apply it to fashion and now I’m sitting here reading this like DUH this is so brilliant xx
Interestingly I realized that my interior design style follows a similar trajectory. I feel like I can extend the concept to A LOT in my life because I'm a girl who likes to live in the grey area ;)
Finally got to read this and it snapped so many things into place. Not just the concept behind Midimalist (which, yes), but the whole way you build clarity around instinct. It made me realize how much of your writing is about precision in thought, not just style. I’ve been deep in my own rabbit hole around friction, proportion, and mood-driven dressing, and this gave me a totally new anchor point. Filing this under “required reading” for anyone trying to make sense of their own style POV.
Asta, I’m blushing!! Thank you for saying that. I find- so often- that I have to write something and then distill it so it’s a little easier to read and then distill it again (and again).
Will be using that term over and over again! 🚀
Yes!!! It’s a permanent part of my lexicon now 😂
I discovered you via a link from Mrs. Solomon (I think) and wow - love this post so hard and appreciate the nuance and the joy here! Thank you!
Abbey, this comment and your note on your subscription has made my whole DANG DAY!!! Thank you so much for this encouragement and for being here. I’m so, so thrilled.
Love this - I feel like this is me! I can now use this word 😃
YES! Isn't it the perfect word to describe your style?! It's a guiding light for me when I get dressed and it means so much that it is for you too.
Wow! This is so good! I never knew how to put this style into words and this hit the nail on the head!
THIS MESSAGE MADE MY WHOLE DAY!!
Just now came across this months late but I love it!!
Hooray!! I’m glad you like it!
Just read this and your deserve an award for coining this phrase. I think I might be a midimalist
😂 THANK YOU! I think it aptly describes so very many of us.
Yessss! I much prefer your edited black look, but always kind of put myself down like I was making it too childish and really I *should* be Brittany bathgate lolllll
Ha! Bathgate is a perfect reference for minimalism that feels hard to pull off! Like I WANT to dress like her but when I replicate an outfit it just falls flat!
I FEEL SEEN!!! I love this new nomenclature, absolutely genius
Yes!! I’m glad you and I are in the same club 😉
This was a joyful read, I love this nomenclature! Midimal!
Thanks Jess 🫶