The 17 Steps of Finding Something to Wear

Updated on 6/15/2018 at 6:00 PM

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You're browsing through your closet when a feeling of sheer panic overcomes you: what are you going to wear? Why does nothing look good? Who even bought these clothes? And why didn't you pick out your outfit in advance?! It's a feeling you probably know all too well and one we — even as fashion editors — experience too, sometimes on a daily basis. So we decided to give you a play-by-play of what our (admittedly) typical morning looks like, one that captures every emotion of getting ready, from the very highs to the very lows and all that procrastination in between. Read on for a list of struggles that come with a fashion crisis almost every woman can relate to: not knowing what to wear.

First, You Ponder Your Choices in the Shower

The shower is where you do all your serious thinking.

And Maybe Check the Weather

Despite still being unsure if 75 degrees is warm enough for shorts.

Don't Forget to Factor In Some Procrastination Time

Just chillin' in your towel.

Then, You Browse

Which would go a lot quicker if you were actually organized.

And Try On Your First Option

Hmm . . .

But You Hate It

Well, that did not look like how you thought it would.

So It's Back to Square One

Ughhhhhhhhh . . .

(Repeats Process Several Times)

Clothes. Clothes everywhere. The floor is no longer visible.

You're Getting Frustrated

Were you even thinking when you bought this stuff?!

But You Can't Leave the House Wearing THAT

Nope. Not happening.

Time's Running Out

You really need to leave in five minutes. Ten minutes. OK, so what if you're a little late?

You Should Have Picked Out Your Outfit the Night Before

Just like you tell yourself all the time — and it still never happens.

You Really Need to Go Shopping

Can you just burn your whole closet and start over?

But Finally, Something Works

Wait. Wait a minute. Do we have a winner?

Yep, This Is Totally Acceptable

Don't overthink it now, just go.

So What If It Took Forever?

You have a reputation to uphold.

Your Fashion-Girl Status Is Still Safe

Yep. You've still got it.

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