after i did the big chop almost two months ago, i feel like my fashion and beauty sense has been more precise. before the big chop, i asked myself a lot of questions– mainly different versions of: can i pull this off? and then there were some stupid questions. will i need to change my wardrobe? will i need to work out more and lose some weight? all in all, i was thinking about it a lot, and i finally just did it. i grabbed my scissors and started snipping. i knew that i was over-thinking the big chop because of curiosity, but i was hesitating because i had never cut my hair so much. but enough was enough.
at first it was a shock. right after i cut my hair, i stared in the mirror and thought to myself: what have i done?! i’ll never be able to wear a fro. a mini-fro is out of the question. this just doesn’t look good! ugh! but i was wrong. i started messing around with my make-up, hair pins, head bands, and jewelry. i realized that i would have to be a little more creative with how i put together my outfits. super over-sized circular earrings became over-the-top. long, dangly earrings looked more elegant and brought better attention to my face. (i’m also on the look-out for larger studs.) high-waisted skirts and dresses also work better, along with scoop neck (and v-neck) cuts, loose/flowy blouses, and shift dresses. and more than ever, i prefer scarves over necklaces.
in short, i have found that what works for me is finding the right pieces that really compliment my face– not distract from it. with short hair, the attention automatically goes to your face. everything else must compliment your face. this doesn’t have to mean boring colors and no accessories. for me, it was the opposite. my short hair has given me the opportunity to experiment and have fun with clothes that i haven’t used in years. everybody’s style is different, but i definitely think that the big chop will allow you to change the way you dress without changing your wardrobe.
[featured clothing: adorable forever 21 dress with a floral texture. it features an empire waist and deep-v cut that works great with short hair. comes in beautiful colors for spring, summer, and fall!]
