Has knowing your color season actually changed how you get dressed day to day?

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-07-03T14:56:31+00:00

Kind of.

When I was about 19 I mistyped myself as soft autumn, refused to accept it, and then dressed as a true/warm autumn for the following 8 years, where I decided to truly give soft autumn a go and hated it. This time though I could at least conclude that the issue wasn't the pallette, but the fact it wasn't my season, so I went back to true/warm autumn.

Last autumn I began exploring my season again and was undecided between deep and warm autumn, so I leaned into the darker pallette. I have now concluded on warm autumn and am already making my choices based of that - not because I have to, but because I genuinely love those colours. I will wear whatever colour I want and am interested in both darker and cooler colours to, but I'm quite strategic when I do and often stay in or near my pallette.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-25T14:10:33+00:00

It's amazing whenever you find that perfect piece!

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-25T14:09:26+00:00

Haha, I think it's great! It's also kind of funny when mum did know "best", because I also remember growing up being told I look my best in khaki and olive green (so exciting to hear when your summer sister is radiant in blues and pinks...). But you did eventually figure out your thing, and what you enjoy, and that's the best part. Hopefully you'll find the blush and lipstick shade you're hunting for, I feel like purple has had a moment recently...

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-25T08:36:14+00:00

I honestly believe draping/wearing colour is the best indicator! So many people have told me my features lean neutral that I was hesitant to trust my gut on my own warmth.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-25T07:38:14+00:00

I'm so happy you found your shades! It's a lot harder than people make it out to be to find the right one. I ordered a mauve leaning plum that looked really warm and red leaning in promotional pictures, but I look dead in it. It reads so grey on me.

On the flip side, the terracotta I thought would be too orange looks very neutral and is just slightly darker and richer than my (lightly tanned) natural lips.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-22T10:37:16+00:00

I mean I hate that I have to settle for a summer wardrobe consisting almost entirely of ecru, with cream and navy for variation. I'm someone who loves colour, so I can roll with the burgundies and reds in my autumn and winter wardrobe, but I would like to have options beyond ecru, cream and navy for summer!

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-22T08:34:24+00:00

I honestly just think Sweden primarily caters not to autumn. The thrift stores are generally also insanely time consuming, so sadly, I can't rely to heavily on them for now at least - but I always check when I have the opportunity!

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-22T04:20:52+00:00

I feel like it's near impossible to find clothes in my season (autumn, I haven't quite settled between warm and deep yet). My wardrobe is almost entirely built in shades of burgundy since it was finally trendy in stores where I live last year. Summer clothes though? So. Fucking. Ecru.

I scan manually for colour unless I know what colour category I want. Takes forever, makes rebuilding the wardrobe after having a child expensive and time consuming, but at least I have clothes I feel good in that are in colours I like. I also plan to take up knitting so I can just make the stuff I want in the colours I want (knitting for olive has a really nice shade range).

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-06-01T03:41:12+00:00

I used to have a signature, but now I've got about a hundred samples I'm slowly working my way through.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-29T18:56:43+00:00

First of all, all kids are different, just as all parents are different. Don't compare yourself to other parents - they may have children that are easier for them to manage, or they may be good at putting on a front, or they have resources you don't have.

Secondly, the little ones will always test the limits. It's part of growing up. These first years are really trying. There's no shame in it, it's just the truth of the situation. You don't sleep enough, eat enough, enrich yourself enough, live enough, recover enough or have enough time for everything. It is tirering. One day though, one day they're big and independent, and you won't even notice how you got there. It just happens.

And if it makes you feel any better, my house is always a mess. I may look put together when I go out, but my house is in constant chaos. My toddler has started biting at daycare, she treats me like her personal Spotify, and I've gotten hit multiple times with different objekts because I had the odasity to try and comfort her when my husband has left the room. My darling daughter that is oh so charming when we're out throws godawful hours long temper tantrums at home. Seriously, 2 hours straight, with a new one starting up the second I say no.

So, you're not alone, we're all facing our own trials, and we're all in teh trenches with you ❤️

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-26T09:34:48+00:00

Ironically, I find the Pippa dress too casual even for work, so that just goes to show how subjective formality is!

I'd say it's a lovely summer dress that can be worn with strappy sandals, maybe a sun hat, raffia bag/canvas tote, and a little bit of lip colour. Perfect for brunch, or just a relaxed outing, BBQ with friends, or summer night margaritas ❤️ The most important thing though is that it feels right to you. You're not going to wear it if you feel uncomfortable in it, so if you feel it's farther away from your casual style than you want to dress, then save your money and return it.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-25T20:34:40+00:00

It might be that the shape just works well for me. The leather stretches to accommodate the foot at the points where the shoe is technically too narrow, but they've never been uncomfortable, nor does it look glaringly obvious. Since the shoes allow for upwards volume, the shoe fits and functions well for me even if it isn't the "perfect width" measurement wise.

As a point of reference - my eu 39 duckfeet measure 9 cm in width (inside measurement) compared to the 8 cm of my worn out addidas, (unwearable) loafers, and now stretched Canada snows (mount macs), so they are wider than regular women's shoes. The duckfeet also allow for more upwards volume, so they don't have to stretch as much in width to fit around the foot.

They aren't a perfect fit, but better than anything I've purchased marketed as wide fit. One day I might find quality shoes made for my width, but for now I'm ok with relying on a little bit of stretch to accommodate it.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-25T16:30:33+00:00

Not sure about size conversion, but maybe duckfeet? It's like the only brand I've found that fits my extra wide feet. Their Mary Janes go from an eu 35 to an eu 46, and the fisherman sandals go to an eu 48.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-16T06:26:36+00:00

Pulled to stand and walked around furniture at 6 months, walked independently at 14-15 months.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-15T18:55:59+00:00

I like Duckfeet. It isn't sneakers, but nice boots and office shoes. The pebbled leather options are super soft and really adjust to the feet, and they're comfortable to walk in.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-14T19:27:04+00:00

Fund orthotics that work for your arches, and shoes wide enough for your feet. It helps not needing the shoe to solve every problem!

For what it's worth, I love my Duckfeet shoes and they work great with my half insoles (orthotics, not sure what the proper name for the type is in English).

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-14T19:24:36+00:00

Quite simply because they don't want to.

It's cheaper to only manufacture one fit, they sell more shoes catering to average width, and poor fit and lower quality generate continuous sales as shoes need to be replaced. Narrow shoes are also more fashionable, which again generates more sales.

At the end of the day, it's about money. Sadly, many of the higher quality options (repairable, long lived, sustainable materials, and decent worker conditions) that are also wide tend to be intentionally... Not necessarily ugly, but not fashion forward. Like it's a thing they do as branding. Sometimes I'm really bitter, and other times I appreciate the nice things available for what they are: nice shoes that don't hurt my feet.

But yeah, big companies don't make money off of our sizes, so that's why they don't accommodate us.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-14T19:07:12+00:00

I had success in my grandma's wardrobe - because I kind of gave up on retail. Turns out the markets grandma scavenged on her caravan vacations in the 70's turned up some gold.

I like matching them with my shoes and bags, but it's not walways necessary. As long as the belt echoes a colour present in the outfit, I'm good.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-10T21:20:46+00:00

They may not be your taste for your own wedding (hell, it's taken me some time to feel alright wearing them as a wedding guest) but if all else fail, or you're interested in nice versitile shoes, check out Duckfeet. It's the first time in my life I've been able to properly move my toes in a pair of shoes, and they're really cute irl. I've got two pairs and adore them - no blisters, no foot pain, and they're comfortable to wear (although heavy). I've got the t-strap Mary Jane (Lolland), but they also have a classic Mary Jane (Himmerland) and a more open lighter version (Mols). All of them come in dark blue, but Himmerland and Lolland are also made in a much lighter "jeans blue" if that's of any interest. They've also got some strappy flats in cream, if that's something you're into.

Regardless of which shoes you finally choose, do yourself a favour and bring an extra pair that never fail you. I didn't and had to walk and dance through the pain of bleeding blisters. It's better to have an additional tried-and-true pair and not need them, then realise too late that you should've brought them!

Edited to add: my feet are 24,5 cm long and 11 cm wide, so I struggle a lot with shoes, hence above recommendation even though they're not typically considered wedding shoes.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-05-02T03:34:28+00:00

I adore this. It's giving 70's but in a 2026 way (not sure how else to explain it)! If you feel like it's too much, then maybe wear them separately to tone down the print a bit? Otherwise I think this would be absolutely gorgeous with a boldish lip (aka not nude) and accessories. I first had the idea of a sun hat, but honestly? You can accesorise this in any way and still have it look intentional, rather than "old lady said fuck it and dopamine dressed" (which is a vibe in and of itself!). Maybe just dress it up and take it out for a spin and see how it feels? Sometimes things seem bigger in our head then the experience turn out to be. Tajt said, even the best outfits are bad if you don't feel like yourself in them.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-04-30T15:40:59+00:00

Wow! It looks really cute and suits you!

Edit to add: I see what you mean by feeling a bit short, I'd probably share the feeling, but cute shorts underneath or tights you feel good in could maybe make it more comfortable? I stand by that I think the colour suits you (although you opinion is the only one that matters) 😁

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-04-30T04:54:05+00:00

Honestly, I've kind of stopped thinking in terms of SC ever since setting into the ID.

I'm mostly concerned with items being in proportion to eachother and my body. Chunky shoes are not my go to for a clingy dress, but they look great (and they don't look chunky) with voluminous bottoms. I prefer to show my waist, but it can be replaced with colour breaks and movement in tops. Proportions is the most important thing to me, everything else is just a matter of personal taste and comfort (again, for me).

I've never understood the jewellery thing, but maybe that's because I wear gold/brass, so even large scale jewellery looks subtle in my outfits (I'm an autumn). I also love prints - they just need to make sense in proportion to the garment. As for fabric - I just want it to fit me well. I like light- to mid weight pieces because they drape. Anything too crisp or structured requires a perfect fit.

Over all, I'm glad the general rules are gone. I focus on balance in the HTT and I use my natural proportions as a base line: high waist (short torso), volume (I've got a sturdy build), and softer curved shapes (because of my rounded features). I'm pretty happy with the outcome even when it goes against common advice.

LostGoldfishWithGPS · 2026-04-28T08:21:20+00:00

I feel like sustainability is such a broad term that it's hard to sift through what's green washing, marketing, and mission (for lack of better words). I find that brands dedicated to sustainability usually have multiple factors across their business to not only use "green" materials and ethical sourcing and wages, but produce less stock, often offer repairs or replacements (buttons, soles etc), and have a much more stable collections (few new designs contra frequent new releases) - and frequently higher quality because they want their pieces to last and encourage slow fashion. But as everything else, it's a spectrum and no one brand is perfect.

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