My 2 good clothing resolutions for 2023 - Yann

1 - Continue to do as I please

Before working at BonneGueule, I had never asked myself the following question: “but what am I going to wear tomorrow?”. I favored practicality over aesthetics, and I made sure to go as unnoticed as possible. I was in another world .

A world where clothing was, in my eyes, just a piece of fabric that you put on to keep warm and stay decent. Artists wear colorful and/or expensive clothes, because that's what artists do. The rest are content to alternate between office shirts and Sunday shirts. In all this mass, there's still me, who systematically tucks my tops into my pants.

I didn't think that clothing and everything related to it was so important, so meaningful. I didn't know that clothing could give confidence . For 24 years, I denied the obvious: clothing is something powerful. It's what defines us, categorizes us, it's what unites us and differentiates us.

Since then, I have perked up . Tired of the stylistic gap that separated me from my new peers, I decided to start my transition. I don't specifically want to look like Jordan, Benoît or David , but rather define the boundaries of my style and have fun with what I have, or what I want to buy. In the past, I was very apprehensive about the looks of people, my loved ones, everyone. Today, I am surrounded by people with their own style, who don't care what others think. Very inspiring.

My first resolution? Continue to learn, to try cuts or materials that I would never have worn before, to continue to be free . Now that I am cultivating my taste for risk-taking, here are some stylish and elegant looks, on which I could well spend half of my BonneGueule money :

2 - Buy as much, but buy better

Here again, my habits have been turned upside down since I arrived at BonneGueule. The rare times I went to buy clothes, I took what I needed, without really worrying about it. I bought light clothes for the summer, warm clothes for the winter, and shirts all year round. Below, my old temple: Uniqlo in the Marais.

I was aware of the diversity of materials, cuts, qualities, but I didn't really have any preferences. I did the best I could, with my budget. My favorite brands? Uniqlo, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike (*go ahead, judge me*): nothing really incredible, both stylistically and from an ethical point of view .

Now, I'm starting to understand the right purchasing criteria : do I need it? Does it suit me? Is it well made? I've come to understand that you shouldn't do just anything, and think carefully about each purchase . I was already aware of the impacts of my consumption, but this is where it all really started.

Even better, second-hand. While I was absolutely not used to going hunting in thrift stores , it was only recently that I made my first find: a super wide pair of pants, which surely belonged to a grandfather in another life. Incredible! A quick wash, a bit of sewing , and the magic happens.

This is the culmination of my first resolution: I would never have worn these kinds of pants a few months ago .

The hardest part is following up your words with actions . That's what makes good resolutions so appealing, right? I'd be curious to see yours, just below.

Anyway, a great new year to those who tuck their shirts into their pants, and to everyone else.