Nicole’s elegant and streetwise wardrobe
By Team Whering published 18/07/2024
It was a joy to chat with styling consultant and avid Whering user, Nicole Odofin, about her journey discovering her style and what works for her, as she let go of the need to be on trend and focused on wearing what made her feel like the best version of herself.
Join us and step into Nicole’s elegant and streetwise wardrobe…
Can you describe your style in 3 words?
Fluid, playful, distinctive
Why did you choose those words?
I would say fluid because I like to wear whatever I want to wear, I like to go with the flow. Distinctive because I think I am establishing my own personal style, so I’ll see something and I’ll know that it will suit my personal style. Playful, because clothing is fun, fashion is fun. I love to play around with textures, colours, and fabrics.
Do your friends see things and think of you?
That happens all the time! That’s what I love about my style and how it’s distinctive.
Tell us about the outfit you’re wearing right now.
Like I said in terms of playful, I like to play around with prints and there are some textures in the ruffles. I got my Nike 97’s because I love a bit of gold as you can see. I love jewellery, I’ve got some gold earrings, necklaces and rings going on.
How has your style evolved over the years?
My style has evolved drastically. I definitely used to dress to fit with what other people were wearing. I think as I’ve got older I know my personal style and what works for my body.
What does personal style mean to you?
Personal style is personal to me. I think it’s about knowing yourself, knowing your body and knowing what works for you and what doesn’t work, and really just tapping into that and making yourself feel comfortable.
As I have developed my personal style I have definitely learned that my body isn’t the problem, the clothes are the problem. It’s been such a great journey discovering clothes that work for me and work for my shape.
Advice for anyone developing their personal style?
My number one bit of advice would be to know your body. Look in the mirror and see what you look like and then choose clothes that enhance what you look like, rather than make you feel bad and want to change things.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I get my inspiration from any time before the 90s I would say, anything before the 2000s.
Do you ask your friends for reassurance on what to wear?
I send outfits to my friends but if they say no I still wear the outfit.
Would you let your friends take pieces from your wardrobe?
100% I would let my friends take pieces from my wardrobe, but only if they look after them!
Do you prefer shopping alone or with friends?
Definitely alone! Shopping is like therapy for me. So definitely alone.
What do you like about Whering? How has it helped you?
Definitely the organisation for me. As someone who has a lot of things it’s nice to see everything in one place. And especially if I am going on holiday it’s nice to plan my trips because of baggage allowance.
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