My Trend Filter: Why I'm a Maybe (Not a Must) on These 5 Looks

 Let’s be honest: keeping up with trends is a full-time job nobody signed up for. One minute you’re content with your closet, the next your entire feed is telling you that only one specific pant shape or boot height counts as “in.”

It’s exhausting. And it misses the point.

For me, style has never been about what’s “in” or “out.” It’s about being a good editor. My closet isn’t a museum of trends; it’s a toolkit for my real life. That means I look at most trends through a very personal filter: “Do I admire this, or do I actually want to live in it?”

More often than not, the answer is a nuanced, “I admire it… over there.” And that’s not a failure. It’s the secret to a closet that feels 100% like me.

Here’s my filter in action for five big trends.

1. Ultra-Low Rise: The Occasional Guest Star

The Vibe: Pure, unfiltered early-2000s nostalgia. It’s the rock-and-roll, carefree cool I watched on TV as a kid.

My Filter: For my daily life, training clients, writing at home, hustling through errands, my non-negotiable is feeling secure and able to move without a second thought. The mental energy of constant adjustment? That’s a tax I’m not willing to pay on a Tuesday.

The Verdict: A contextual yes. I can absolutely see this as a mood piece for a very specific mood: a throwback concert, a themed party, a night out where the only goal is fun. It’s not becoming a wardrobe staple, but it might get a coveted invite as a guest star.

2. Blazing Logomania: The Selective Celebration

The Vibe: Bold, graphic, and confident. It’s a walking statement piece.

My Filter: My style has always spoken in whispers rather than shouts. I’d rather someone notice the silhouette of my jacket or the story behind my thrifted Keds than a brand name splashed across my chest. A giant logo often feels like it’s talking over me.

The Verdict: A curated yes. The exception is if the brand itself means something to me (ahem, my Keds collection) or if the logo is such a beautiful piece of graphic design that it feels like wearable art. It has to be a symbol I choose, not a billboard I wear.

3. The Micro-Mini: For the "Feeling Foxy" Compartment

The Vibe: Let’s be clear: I love this. It’s confident, playful, and undeniably sexy. I think it can look amazing.

My Filter: My life has compartments. This trend doesn’t fit in the ‘coaching’ or ‘casual Saturday’ box. Its box is very clearly labeled “Feeling Foxy.” When the occasion specifically calls for that energy, a certain kind of date, a night dancing with friends, an event where the unspoken dress code is ‘look hot’, I am 100% here for it. It’s not my everyday language, but it’s a damn fun dialect to speak when the context is right.

The Verdict: A enthusiastic, situational yes.

4. Mountainous Platform Boots: The Tall Girl’s Fun Equation

The Vibe: Architectural, fierce, and dramatic. I adore the fantasy they sell.

My Filter: As a tall person, I have a complex relationship with height-adding shoes. Will you find me wearing skyscraper platforms to train a client or browse a flea market? No. But the issue isn’t just impracticality—most of my heels aren’t “practical.” The issue is scale. Adding that much height changes my entire presence in a way that doesn’t always suit my goal for the day.

The Verdict: A strategic yes. I file these under “Atmospheric Footwear.” They’re for nights where I want to feel powerful, imposing, and part of the scenery, a club, a concert, an event where the outfit is the event. They’re not for blending in; they’re for standing out, with full intention.

5. Balletcore Ribbons (Everywhere): The Delicate Line

The Vibe: Utterly romantic, feminine, and pretty. It’s the peak of the soft, dreamy aesthetic I’m drawn to.

My Filter: I love ribbons on shoes, in hair, as subtle ties. But there’s a delicate line between an accent and a costume. When ribbons are woven through every possible point, wrists, ankles, neck, hair, the look can tip from “inspired” to “rehearsal” for me. My personal sweet spot is one, maybe two, ribbon details max. It’s about the whisper of the trend, not the full declaration.

The Verdict: A soft, edited yes. Less is more.

The Common Thread: Intentionality Over Autopilot

What ties all these decisions together? It’s context and consciousness.

It’s asking, “Does this suit the role I’m playing today?” before “Is this trendy?” It’s valuing a wardrobe foundation of versatile players, my trusty Keds, that perfect maroon skirt, a good pair of jeans, so the special-occasion trends can truly shine when their moment comes. My filter isn’t about saying “no” to fun; it’s about protecting my daily comfort and core style so I can enjoy trends as deliberate, joyful choices, not stressful obligations.

Your Filter is a Tool, Not a Jail

The point of all this isn’t to build a wall around your closet. It’s the opposite. Knowing your filter gives you the freedom to experiment with purpose. Maybe you try a low-rise pant and discover you love it for weekends. Maybe a tiny logo tee becomes a staple. The filter just helps you assess what truly sticks and what was just a fun, passing experiment. It turns trends from a mandate into a menu, and you get to order exactly what you like.

After all, the goal isn’t to be trendy. It’s to be you, in clothes that make that feel easy.