Okay, so I decided to tackle something a bit different today. Been seeing Draya Michelle’s style pop up here and there, and honestly, some of her looks are pretty sharp. Thought I’d try and see if I could recreate one, just using stuff I already have. You know, a little style practice session.
Getting Started
First thing, I had to pick a look. Scrolled through a few images online – no specific sites, just browsing around. Didn’t want anything too crazy, just something achievable. Found one where she was wearing this kind of fitted top, some relaxed-fit trousers, and heels. Looked chic but also kinda effortless. Seemed like a good starting point.
So, the hunt began in my own closet. This is always the fun part, right? Digging through piles of clothes you forgot you owned.
The Process: Mixing and Matching
I needed a fitted top. Found a simple black one, pretty basic. Check.
Trousers were trickier. She had on these nice, maybe silky or tailored pants. I have jeans, leggings, and some old work slacks. Grabbed a pair of black wide-leg pants I got ages ago. Not quite the same fabric vibe, but the shape was similar enough for this experiment.
Then, the shoes. She had heels on. Okay, dusted off a pair of black pointed heels. Haven’t worn these in a while, let me tell you. Felt a bit wobbly at first.
Putting it all together was… interesting.
- The top and pants combo actually looked alright. Better than I expected. The silhouette was there.
- But the fabric difference was noticeable, at least to me. My pants were a heavier material.
- The heels definitely changed the whole posture, made it feel more intentional.
Stood in front of the mirror for a bit. Took a couple of quick snaps on my phone just to see it from a different angle. It wasn’t a perfect match, obviously. It looked like my version of it, using my stuff.
Final Thoughts
So, what did I get out of this little practice? Well, it definitely wasn’t a Draya Michelle replica. Let’s be real. But it was useful. It forced me to look at my own clothes differently, to try combinations I wouldn’t normally think of.
It also highlighted how much difference subtle things make – fabric, the exact cut, the accessories (which I kinda skipped, admittedly). Her look seemed simple, but recreating the feel of it was harder than just matching the types of garments.
Overall, it was a decent exercise. Made me realize I could probably use a few more versatile basics in my wardrobe. But more importantly, it was just good practice in seeing something, breaking it down, and trying it myself. Didn’t cost anything, just took a bit of time and closet-digging. Might try it again with a different style sometime. It’s a low-stakes way to play around with fashion, I guess.
