5 Reasons I’m Not a Fashion Blogger
For a couple of years, Everyday Reading had some semblance of a weekly fashion post.
Then, two years ago, I did an audience survey, and it was listed as the least interesting content on my site by the majority of my readers.
The idea of not doing weekly outfit posts suddenly felt like a huge relief and I happily said goodbye to them.
Here and there, I’ve done some style posts (like this one about my five favorite items in my summer wardrobe) because I still get dressed every day and have clothing items I love, but any pretense of being a fashion blogger disappeared immediately and hasn’t returned.
And I haven’t missed it a bit.
I was just NOT cut out to be a fashion blogger. For a little Friday fun, I thought it’d be amusing to share with you five reasons I’m not a fashion blogger.
5 Reasons I’m Not a Fashion Blogger
- The only thing I’ve ever bought from the Nordstrom sale is a bra. Every year, I see a million cute things on massive sale during the Nordstrom sale and then I buy. . . nothing. For the record, it’s a great bra.
- The item of clothing I get the very most questions about is a free sweatshirt I got from Munchkin at a conference. You might think this is an exaggeration, but truly, every time I wear this sweatshirt, I get a whole bunch of DMs asking where it’s from and I have to admit “it was a free promotional sweatshirt from a brand that sells sippy cups and bath toys.” Not the foundation to build a fashion empire on, that’s for sure.
- 90% of my clothing is second-hand. It is the RARE item of clothing in my closet that doesn’t come from thredUP. It’s just impossible to beat the prices and it’s nice not to be wearing the same Target sweater as everyone else (I’m wearing the Target sweater everyone was wearing TWO years ago).
- My closet is exactly what you’d expect from a bedroom in a 1950s house. And I share that closet with my husband. I mean, it’s not a RULE that you have to have a big gorgeous closet to be a fashion blogger (you can also have a tiny minimalist single clothing rack for your capsule wardrobe), but I’m pretty sure our sliding closet door with a bunch of white plastic hangers and zero built ins is doing me zero favors.
- It takes so much work. And I’m way too lazy for it. In the fall, I started posting weekly or so photos to IG of what I was wearing. And just taking a photo in my mirror in my bedroom was more work than I could handle on any sort of consistent basis. My sister, Merrick, makes it look easy, but it turns out? Not easy. Some kinds of blogging (e.g. my blog) seem fun and doable. Other kinds of blogs (e.g. fashion blogging) feel like an overwhelming amount of work – I’ll leave that to the pros.
By the way, if you ARE looking for some fashion bloggers to follow, some of my favorites are Merrick (and not just because she’s my sister), Leanne Barlow, Dress Cori Lynn, A Slice of Style, See Anna Jane, and Leanne Benjamin.
If you have other favorites, I’d love to hear them!
You are doing great just the way you are! Your blog is such a refreshing change of pace from the fashion bloggers I do follow! Oh, and I have the same closet situation as you! Ha!
You are so nice – thank you!
I love this! And I love that you’re not a fashion blogger- for one, I’d miss your book posts, and two, it’s refreshing to hear a more laid back attitude towards clothes (nothing against fashion bloggers; I just can’t keep up with all the trends and sales! ThredUp for meee!!).
thredUP forever! Somehow, it just feels so much less stressful to me.
Hysterical post – now I’m dying to see that Munchkin sweatshirt – I’ve manage to miss that one. And I must say I’ve bought at least 2 swimsuits based on your fashion post recommendations so thanks for that! I love all your content!
Ha! I just shared it in my stories – prepare to be underwhelmed. And I’m glad those swimsuits have worked out for you – I’ll still keep sharing clothing items that I love here and there, but it’s so nice not to be trying to put together outfits every week!
You are hilarious ! Loved this post 😀
I think it’s actually really fun to see how different you and your sisters are. And, come Nordstrom sale time, I’m so grateful that you are one of the few not bombarding me with what I need to buy. Not because I don’t appreciate the hard work that goes into what fashion bloggers do, but because I cannot afford it and it’s too much temptation. ha!
Isn’t it fun what different talents and interests everyone has? And I know that Nordstrom Sale feeling! It feels like you MUST buy it all!
I’m with you, I so get it!I don’t follow any, and the ones I did in the past I had to quit because I just thought gosh I will never have it in me to succeed at this and looking at it makes me feel like I have to!
Your article ‘5 Reasons I’m Not a Fashion Blogger’ is refreshingly honest and relatable. It’s a breath of fresh air in a world where everyone seems to be striving for fashion perfection. Your candid exploration of the reasons behind your choice not to pursue fashion blogging is not only insightful but also empowering. It reminds us that authenticity is key, and we don’t need to conform to trends or stereotypes to be confident in our own skin. Your article serves as a reminder that self-expression should always come first, and that’s a message we can all embrace. Thank you for your authenticity!