Fashion is an industry of big personalities, bigger egos, and an unspoken rulebook that no one hands you when you start out. If you’re waiting for permission to be confident, you’ll be waiting forever. The truth? Confidence isn’t something you’re given in this industry—it’s something you build.
And it’s not about being loud, fearless, or walking into every room like Anna Wintour at Fashion Week. It’s about knowing your worth, even when others don’t see it yet. It’s about standing your ground when you feel out of place. And it’s about pushing forward, even when imposter syndrome is screaming at you to sit down.
So, how do you actually build confidence in fashion? Let’s break it down.