Breaking Down Pinterest Fashion: How Do Pinterest Outfits Influence Your Style?

[@lisalis5877]

I like that pinterest is more about the outfit and creativity than someone’s lifestyle or likes (especially compared to other social media) - at least that’s how I perceive it. I definitely bought some things off of pinterest and was influenced to buy similar pieces from outfits I pinned. Some filled a gap in my wardrobe others not so much. I think pinterest can also be really helpful for finding different ways to style and wear things you already have but it can also suck you in and make you believe that you don’t have anything nice to wear, that’s why I frequently take breaks from it.

[@jemi_]

Yes, absolutely, this is why I think Pinterest thrives as a source of outfit inspiration! I feel like instagram and Tiktok still have the attachment of "you gotta have an expensive lifestyle" because they're social apps (and eventually people will showcase their personal lives a bit too). I think taking frequent breaks is definitely healthy, I find myself second guessing my style if I see too many styles and outfits that differ from my actual preferences - like I think I genuinely would love mary jane sneakers, but I had to get off Pinterest and really evaluate on whether or not they'd fit with the rest of the pieces in my closet and if I'd wear them out.

[@purpleheart3431]

ahh I love Pinterest so much. It’s definitely one of the kinder social medias (maybe not to our wallets tho😂). I love finding inspiration, but sometimes I also get burnt out always looking at new items. A double edged sword for sure! You deserve so many more views, your vids are always so informative!❤

[@jemi_]

I love Pinterest too, it's a shame that for me it can so easily turn from inspiration to dissatisfaction with my own style if I stay on the app too long😩 And thank you so much! 🥹💕 I really enjoyed making this video 😊

[@thrift-rat]

Such an insightful video!!

[@jemi_]

Thank you so much! ❤Oh yeah, Pinterest definitely both inspires, and makes us feel dissatisfied with our personal styles! I found myself feeling much more secure in my personal style when I quit social media for a few months, and definitely recommend it for anyone who's feeling like they're getting lost with their style! Pinterest is a good source for outfit recreation, but unfortunately we can't ignore its consumerist sides...

[@TriskelionHallow]

the funny thing is i've tricked my pinterests bc I'm an artist so I've saved a VARIETY of clothes for when I'm ready to practice drawing different styles and fabrics. Not only that, I'm a writer first and formost even before I got serious about art. So I was looking at fashion pictures for my characters since the beginning

[@jemi_]

That's soooooo freaking cool!! ❤That must be such a fun way to get inspiration for your characters' outfits, I always wondered about the different creative processes for writers, I have so much respect for all the work and effort that goes into getting the stories from our mind onto paper.

[@katpat-rice]

I just started using pinterest for fashion inspo after watching your personal style video. i’d used it for apartment inspo but never for clothes. so far it’s ok, i see a lot more things i like on other people than things i would want for myself. but that’s still good data! i’ll continue to like, subscribe, and share so hopefully you can get your sneakers soon ❤

[@march22thesea]

I don't think I've bought anything specifically from Pinterest, but I do get influenced by aesthetics. Sometimes it's good, and helps me find my personal style over time. Cottagecore helped me realise I like wearing long skirts. My fashion board at the moment is mostly expensive-looking dresses that I have no intention of wearing, I just like looking at them! PS: your editing style is really pretty

[@jemi_]

I feel you on the "expensive dresses I'm not gonna wear", I have a very long "when I actually have money" shopping list consisting mostly of very pretty dresses - though I'd probably wear them out anyways, I wore one of my favorite fancy dresses to IKEA yesterday 🤭 And thank you so much, I've been trying to spend some more time recently to curate a specific feel to each video's editing style, I'm glad someone is noticing! 🥺❤

[@hafdisbjarnadottir2943]

I've never bought anything from Pinterest. I don't know if it's only me that feels this way, but oftentimes I feel that I already "own" something if I've pinned it on Pinterest. It seems like putting an image into a folder is enough for me most of the time, and I don't feel like I need to own the thing outside of that folder. Is that weird? But - I do get influenced by the styles and outfits I see, so I might thrift something inspired by an image on Pinterest, or I will knit something I see on Pinterest. Often I use it to get inspo to style clothes I already own in my closet. I've noticed that many of the outfits and styles are, like you say, not really realistic, so I've been documenting what I wear and how I feel in those outfits during the day, and then making some kind of a capsule wardrobe out of the things I'm already wearing based on this. I don't want to feel like I'm wearing a costume, I want to feel like myself in the clothes.

[@jemi_]

I've never bought anything directly off of pinterest, but it has definitely introduced me to new brands or products I've put on my wishlist (but tbh most of the stuff marketed on Pinterest is expensive from the get-go) - I don't think it's weird that you're content with saving the image! I think it's a pretty natural way of filtering our likes and dislikes, and especially those of us who are frugal, it's a good "this'll do" way of admitting liking something, and finding a more sustainable way to apply it to our lives. It's so cool that you're documenting your outfits! I'm not quite at that stage yet, but I've definitely noticed which pieces I wear the most often now that I get out of the house all the time. I'm so happy you've found a way that works for you ❤

[@hafdisbjarnadottir2943]

@@jemi_ ah, yes...I also relate to finding new brands through Pinterest, and putting those on my thrift wish list for later.

[@EmeraldEire7436]

Me an artist how's main use of Pinterest is reference pictures.

[@baddiemoyd]

I hope you’re able to buy those adorable sneakers🥰

[@popflzzle]

as a fellow broke bitch, i try to make sure pinterest fuels my crafting addiction and not my shopping one haha

[@jemi_]

Yes haha, broke bitches unite in not buying new stuff! 😆

[@GerardYad-x5k]

[@jemi_]

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