Thoughtful entries on style, sustainability and the fashion industry; we care about this stuff and think you should too
Is Color Analysis Worth The Hype?
TikTok made me do it. After the 101st color analysis filter video came across my For You Page, I decided it was time to figure it out for myself. Was it just hype, or did it really explain why a neon-orange tracksuit looked incredible on me but not someone else? Let’s find out.
Fast Fashion, Explained
In the past, we knew to expect new clothing collections four times a year, one for each season. Nowadays, many fashion brands release up to 52 “micro seasons” a year. That’s one every week! With this unprecedented speed came the term: fast fashion.
But, other than the fact that it is faster than, say, regular fashion, what does it mean exactly? What is fast fashion? And, is it as bad as people say?
9 Revealing Questions to Help You Spot High-Quality Clothing
When shopping for quality, our knee jerk reaction is to associate it with certain brands and not with others: “X brand is high-quality, so you can confidently buy anything from it; Y brand is low-quality, so avoid it at all costs.”
But, does choosing to maintain a closet with high-quality clothes mean never buying from stores like Forever 21 and H&M ever again? Our short answer is…no! Our perspective on the issue is more nuanced that just making blanket statements for brands (spoiler alert: it gets slightly controversial *wink wink*).
Style Icons Are (Basically) Just Committed Outfit Repeaters
Style is a characteristic often viewed as something you either have or don't. And it seems that to have *iconic* style, you need endless creativity, time, and of course, money.
At Indyx, we don't buy that idea. Anyone can have an iconic style, and we'll show you how. Hint: as in many things, consistency is key.
8 Practical Tips To Elevate Any Outfit
While anyone with a basic sense of style can put together a good outfit, a great outfit requires a bit more intentionality. The good news? We’re willing to bet that with just a few simple tips, pulling together those great outfits on your own is easier than you think.
I Traveled to NYC with a Backpack: An Essentialist Packing Guide
I found out that my mom, an avid runner, would be racing a half marathon in New York and wanted to turn it into a six-day family trip. I started dreaming about it right away. Oh, the food, the views, the outfits!
But, there was a catch. To make the trip happen, we’d be rocking it low-budget style, meaning each family member would get to take nothing but one backpack. One. Backpack.
Scroll Less, Create More: How to Find Cute Spring Outfit Ideas
With spring just around the corner, you might find yourself ready to start ditching your heavy outerwear and exchanging neutral boots for colorful sandals. And, we are here to help you bring those spring outfit ideas to life!
But how, exactly? We love the idea of outfit formulas as a way to break it down and fill in the blanks with your own closet.
What is Cost-Per-Wear and Why Should I Care?
Regardless of how much you spend on clothes, the majority of the items in your closet are likely going unworn. In fact, on average we are only wearing about 20% our closet! That sounds to us like a whole lot of money spent on clothes going to waste - and maybe it’s time to look at the true cost beyond just the price tag.
Whether the problem is that we buy things we don’t need or keep things we don’t like, we believe that the key to getting more value out of your wardrobe might be quite simple: cost-per-wear.