Do you know your mirror tells you more than just how you look?
It shows how you feel inside. It describes your energy, your mood, and your confidence. I didn’t always realize that. For a long time, I just dressed up because I had to. But slowly, I started to notice something. On days I wore outfits I truly loved, I noticed something that felt like me; I smiled a bit brighter. I walked a little easier. I felt happy.
That’s when I understood a simple thing, which is that fashion is not simply about appearing good. It’s about feeling good inside.
I am a suit lover. There’s a certain quiet power in a well-fitted blazer and straight-cut pants. One of my favorite looks is a pastel pink suit paired with pearl earrings and nude block heels. Simple, but strong. The moment I put it on, something shifts in me in that I feel focused, confident, and ready to take on the day.
But not every day is a suit day. Some days, my soul wants softness. That’s when I turn to my comfy cotton kurta, maybe in a soft mint or blush tone, which is paired with silver jhumkas and a loose bun. It’s effortless and elegant. And it reminds me of a soul that is calm, grounded, and full of heart.
Here’s what I truly believe: that when you start seeing beauty in your own soul, you naturally want to pamper yourself. And what better way than with a lovable look that lifts your spirit? Dress not to impress anyone else, but to make yourself happy. You deserve that kind of joy.
Every morning now, I stand in front of my mirror not to judge, but to connect. I smile, maybe adjust my earring or smooth a crease, and say to myself, “You’re beautiful. Let’s do this.”
So the next time you dress up, do it for you. Wear what makes you feel seen, powerful, soft, happy, whatever you need that day. Let your mirror be your reminder that you are already everything you’re trying to become.