5 Style Lessons Courtesy of Girls’ Hannah Horvath

5 Style Lessons Courtesy of Girls’ Hannah Horvath

Here on The City, we are all about cultivating personal style, luckily, we can look to some of our favorite celebrities for a few style lessons.

Lately, I’ve been getting style inspiration from not actual people but characters on some of my favorite TV shows. I think it so interesting the way that a character’s style can be used to convey their personality to the audience. Like, Hannah Horvath (played by the show’s writer Lena Dunham) on HBO’s new series Girls. I know this show has gotten a bit of a bad rap for its lack of diversity but doesn’t take away from the fact that show is brilliantly written. Sex and The City is not. But the awkward, real life situations that aren’t always pretty? This show is full of them.Hannah is by far my favorite girl on the show. She is a writer struggling in New York. Brooklyn to be exact. And I might be alone in this, but I think her wardrobe conveys her personality so much better than her words ever could. Here are five style lessons we can all take away from the show.

1. It’s Perfectly Okay To Be A Bit Childish.

My absolute favorite thing about Hannah is how naive she is. Things will work out because they have too. You know how a child dreams without limits? Hannah is like that. And her wardrobe reflects it. She still looks like she shops in the childrens’ department, occasionally. Which makes me happy because the clothing there is always a bit fun and whimsical.

2. But At The Same Time Pretend To Be Tough.

In a weird juxtaposition to all the frilly dresses that Hannah wears, she has quite a few tattoos. And they aren’t little flowers and butterflies in discreet spots. She has them on her arms and shoulders. But that’s kind-of how fashion works. It can act as an armor.

3. Don’t Be Afraid To Take Other’s Advice.

I know when it comes to personal style, it’s hard to listen to other people. Because your style is just that, personal. But Hannah takes suggestions and rolls with it. When some of her coworkers suggested that she pencil in her brows and made her look like a surprised Chola, she went with it. Are you that openminded about your style (for better or worse)?

4. Your Style Reflects Your Mindset.

I know you’re like, ‘Thank you, Captian Obvious!’ But seriously, Hannah is a bit insecure with her weight and it shows in the way she dresses. When she isn’t wearing a t-shirt that she looks like she bought in the children’s department, she is wearing a super baggy frock. That to me, just screams ‘I hate my body!’ What are you saying with your wardrobe?

 

5. Not Caring Is Actually Freeing.

I strongly believe that I perform my best when I look good which makes me feel good. So if I’m going to be mocked because I like my nails painted, eyebrows threaded, or pretty underthings, than so be it. But at the (d*mn) same time, I respect people who don’t need all of that to feel good. Just being yourself, in all that makes you feel good, is freeing. Don’t you agree?Have you seen Girls, yet? What do you think of it? Admittedly, it took a minute for me to get into this show but I’m definitely a fan. I think I have a little
Hannah in me, whether I want to admit it or not.
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