Did you intentionally dress to send a message or just wear whatever was comfortable and flattering on you?

I (21F) don’t have a particular aesthetic I’m trying to follow, but I want to fill my closet with simple investment pieces in solid, neutral colors for a sort of understated luxury vibe. Clearly nice but not flashy.

Lately I’ve been living in loafers, turtlenecks, blazers, and straight-leg pants. I’d like to be more discerning about what I buy so I can collect high-quality, classic pieces that go with anything and last a long time. Although sometimes I worry this style ages me or makes me look stuffy compared to most of my female classmates who have a more casual, trendy, Y2K type aesthetic (lots of crop tops, sneakers, and baggy pants).