MADDIE MUSTOW

Maddie Mustow

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Do yoWhat do you love most about fashion?

The thing I love most about fashion, I have to say is that you can express yourself in so many ways.

What’s your favorite piece in your wardrobe?

Oh my gosh, I have this jacket from Alexander Mcquen that my grandma passed down to me. It’s the nicest jacket in the world. It’s a beautiful beige color. My grandma wore it when she was my age and I love that it has the history to it. Buying clothes now from stores on the high street just isn’t the same. The zip doesn’t work because it’s so old and been worn so many times, but I still love and wear it all the time. It’s by far my favorite piece.

How much has your style changed over the years?

Oh wow, so much. Back in high school, it was extremely basic. The go- to was skinny jeans. Of course the classic Topshop Joni jeans that everyone wore back then. I look back at pictures of myself and cringe! Then in first and second year uni, my style went very tomboy-ish when I was with my ex. I cut my hair short, wore really baggy jeans and had a fringe. It was awful! Now I would say my style is a lot more me. I feel a bit more girly.

Where do you get your fashion inspiration from?

TikTok. For sure. And instagram. I follow a lot of fashion girlies. I take a lot of inspiration from different accounts on social media and try and incorporate different aspects from people rather than copy a singular person.

Where do you mostly shop for your clothes?

Vinted. 100 percent. I love vinted. And Asos because I have next day delivery for free! But I love vinted, it’s just the best. If I find a piece I like from places like Bershka or Zara, I go on vinted to find it and usually I can for almost half the price.

How do your clothes affect your confidence throughout the day?

My clothes definitely affect my mood. Something I really don’t feel confident about is wearing skin tight clothing. I don’t like my body being on show. It makes me feel so self-conscious. It’s a shame because I think a lot of girls feel the same way.

Do you feel like your body type is well represented in the media?

Yeah, I would say so. I don’t think everyone’s is though but it’s definitely better nowadays. I do feel like now that body inclusivity is such a big topic in society now, it feels like a lot of brands try to just tick a box and it doesn’t feel authentic.

 l'd say so. I don’t think everyone’s is though but it’s definitely better nowadays. I do feel like now that body inclusivity is such a big topic in society now, it feels like a lot of brands try to just tick a box and it doesn’t feel authentic.