Why Does Every Influencer Pretend They "Just Threw This Outfit Together"?
It's a tale as old as time - you're scrolling through your Instagram feed, minding your own business, when suddenly you're bombarded with post after post of effortlessly chic influencers claiming they "just threw this outfit together."
"Wow, she looks so put-together, and she made it look so easy!" you think to yourself, as you glance down at the sweatpants and t-shirt you've been wearing for the past three days.
But let's be real here - does anyone actually "just throw an outfit together" and end up looking like a runway model? I'm calling shenanigans.
The Myth of the Effortless Influencer Outfit
We've all seen it - the perfectly tousled hair, the expertly layered accessories, the jeans that somehow manage to make your legs look a mile long. And the caption? "Ugh, I literally just grabbed these clothes out of my closet. No effort at all!"
Excuse me, but I call BS. There is no way anyone can look that good without putting in at least a modicum of effort. And yet, influencers continue to perpetuate this myth of the effortless outfit.
Why, you ask? Well, my friends, I have a theory.
The Pressure to Appear Effortless
In the world of social media, there's this unspoken pressure to make everything look easy. We're bombarded with images of people who seem to have it all figured out - the perfect job, the perfect relationship, the perfect life. And when it comes to fashion, the expectation is that you should be able to throw on any old thing and still look like a million bucks.
But the reality is, a lot of thought and planning goes into those "effortless" outfits. Influencers spend hours scouring their closets, trying on different combinations, and carefully curating the perfect look. And then, they have to take dozens of photos to get that one perfect shot that makes it look like they just rolled out of bed and threw on the first thing they saw.
It's all a carefully crafted illusion, designed to make the rest of us feel inadequate and like we'll never be able to achieve that level of effortless style.
The Importance of Authenticity
Now, don't get me wrong - I'm not saying that influencers should never post about their outfits or that they should always be completely transparent about the effort they put in. After all, part of the fun of fashion is the creativity and self-expression that goes into it.
But I do think there's a balance to be struck between aspirational content and authenticity. Wouldn't it be refreshing to see an influencer post about the three different outfits they tried on before settling on the one they ended up wearing? Or to hear them talk about the thought process that went into putting together a particular look?
At the end of the day, we're all human, and we all have our own unique style and approach to fashion. Embracing that authenticity and being honest about the effort it takes to look good could go a long way in helping to break down the unrealistic standards that social media has created.
Embracing the Effort
So, the next time you see an influencer claiming they "just threw this outfit together," take it with a grain of salt. Chances are, they spent a good amount of time and effort to look that effortlessly chic.
And you know what? That's okay. In fact, it's more than okay - it's a testament to their creativity and their passion for fashion. So let's embrace the effort, and stop pretending that looking good is easy.
After all, the best outfits are the ones that reflect your true self, not some idealized version of it. So go ahead, put in the work, and show the world your unique style. Because at the end of the day, that's what fashion is all about.
