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10 Life-Changing Things That Happened When I Finally Listened To ‘Queer Eye’ And Wore Whatever I Wanted

Tan France has taught me well...

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Aug 04, 2019

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10 Life-Changing Things That Happened When I Finally Listened To ‘Queer Eye’ And Wore Whatever I Wanted

Lydia Gardner

If you are at all involved in the world of Netflix and pop culture, you've probably heard of a little show called "Queer Eye."

The show follows the 'Fab 5' on their adventures to give people a push to becoming the best, most authentic versions of themselves. The fourth season recently dropped and let me tell you, it is emotional AF. When I say that I cried during every episode... I cried during every episode.

Throughout the episodes, Tan France, the fashion guru and stylist extraordinaire, said something that stuck with me.

He stressed the importance of finding what makes you feel like you, but more refined. When you dress nice, you feel nice, essentially. I loved that concept and decided I would dress as the more refined version of myself for a week. I didn't want to hold anything back. I wanted my style to be reflective of who am I and refined... Here is what happened:

1. My confidence went through the roof.

I was feeling myself. Not in a prideful or egotistical way, but in more of an "OK QUEEN WITH THE OUTFIT" way.

2. I took an insane amount of selfies and I regret NOTHING.

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My Snapchat was popping. My Instagram was popping. My smile was popping. I finally felt like I looked good and could post things or take pictures and enjoy what I saw.

3. I felt like a fish out of water sometimes.

I showed up to work for the first time EVER in a dress and got some compliments. It was nice, however, I have no idea how to accept a compliment and found myself deflecting them left and right instead of just saying thank you. When someone tells you that you look nice, chances are they're being truthful and you shouldn't feel like it's a bad or wrong thing to accept the compliment.

4. It gave me the extra push that I needed and I finally made a change I'd been wanting to make for a while.

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It made me realize that my own personal style is a reflection of myself. I'd been wanting to dye my hair, something I had never done before. This week, I finally did it, with the help of my mom and some friends. And I couldn't be more happy with the results.

5. I tucked my shirt in.

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I know this probably doesn't seem like much. To give you context, I have always been insecure about my mid-section, as many people are. My usual outfit of shorts or leggings and an oversized t-shirt was not going to cut it this week. I wore skinny jeans and tucked my shirt in with them. I also purchased my first belt. It was crazy to see how much of a difference these things made when I looked at myself in the mirror.

6. I felt like going out more.

I would get ready for no reason and actually make an effort to leave the house, even when I didn't have scheduled plans. Making myself look presentable made me want to show it off a little, but mostly, it was for me and my confidence and being able to hold myself high when I stepped outside the comfort of my home.

7. I learned more about myself and my style.

I have a summer job working in retail and noticed things around the store that Bailey from two-weeks ago wouldn't go near. This week helped me expand my horizons and figure out what it is that I like and how I can style things to match me and what I enjoy. I've also been able to categorize my style as "nerdy chic with a businessman pirate twist." It doesn't make a lot of sense, but that's what it is.

8. I don't have to "dress up" all the time.

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I won't lie, there were times I wanted to throw on a giant sweatshirt and shorts and call it a day. I still do. But there are ways to feel comfortable and still feel like you're showcasing your style. I think fashion is such a cool way to express your own individuality with the things you wear on a day to day basis. One day I wore a sweater and jeans and threw some earrings on and was still popping off! Find what you love and, as Tan would say, "Refine it."

9. I found myself putting together outfits in my head.

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And a lot of them sparked lots of joy.

10. I have a new appreciation for clothes in general and want to continue this moving forward because I feel SO good.

What started as an idea for an article and following Tan France's example turned into something I am so grateful for.

Find your own style, try it for a week and see if you feel any different. Hey, it's worth a shot, right?

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1. My confidence went through the roof.

2. I took an insane amount of selfies and I regret NOTHING.

3. I felt like a fish out of water sometimes.

4. It gave me the extra push that I needed and I finally made a change I'd been wanting to make for a while.

5. I tucked my shirt in.

6. I felt like going out more.

7. I learned more about myself and my style.

8. I don't have to "dress up" all the time.

9. I found myself putting together outfits in my head.

10. I have a new appreciation for clothes in general and want to continue this moving forward because ​​I feel SO good​​.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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