1. When do you feel at your most attractive?

When I'm in a good mood, my hair is curly, and I'm happy about my outfit

2. Do you notice women on the street? If so, what sort of women do you tend to notice or admire?

Always. I admire women who look effortlessly "put together." I can tell they are intentional about their style because what they are wearing fits their body well and there are unique elements, but they don't look like they tried hard to be trendy or expensive; an effortless-looking cool.

3. What are some things you admire about how other women present themselves?

I admire women who take risks, who mix patterns, who wear something unexpected, or women who have a signature look or clothing item. Women who are not afraid to be a little edgy and different, who don't look like everyone else. When I was a kid, I loved my grandmother's taste in shoes. I thought when I grow up, I want to be the lady with the killer shoes. I like when women smell amazing and their scent matches their style and personality, that's part of the presentation to me.

Dressing for my shape and not anyone else's. It happened because I would look at outfits and try to replicate them, but I was thinking about someone else's body, not mine.

Don't buy it if you don't love it. If it doesn't make me joyful when I put it on if I think "I can make this work," I don't buy it. That's the stuff that sits in your closet with the tags on.

Keep a signature outfit that makes you feel pulled together that you can throw on when you don't know what to wear.

When buying quality garments that cost more, think about the cost per wear instead of the sticker price.

Minimalism. Freedom. Non-attachment. Basically, I try to keep things as simple and efficient as I can. No debt if I can help it. Less material things, the highest quality I can afford. The more stuff you have, the more time and money you have to spend on maintenance. I want to be as free as possible. I try not to accumulate unnecessary things, people, and situations.

White shirts. White tee shirts, white silk shirts, white button-ups. They are crisp, classic, and so versatile.

I found a pair of super cute, cheap shoes. My grandmother LOVED them. So I found her a pair and gave them to her for her birthday. She was so overjoyed. I didn't get a chance to give her many birthday gifts, so I'm glad the last one I gave her before she passed thrilled her. She wore them a lot.

I adore comfortable shoes but I can't bring myself to own Crocs.

Neither. My mother's body is a lot different from mine, and so is her style. She's not really into fashion, she primarily dresses for comfort, and she loves loud colors. For me, fashion helps my confidence so I am more into it, I do dress for comfort but it has to be stylish, too, and I prefer more neutral colors.

I'm definitely influenced by others. I have a friend who is a beast at jewelry, she always looks so adorned. I am not into jewelry at all, primarily because I couldn't afford good quality for so long. She taught me that jewelry really does elevate an outfit. Now I try to do it in a way that works for my sensibility.

My style evolves every few years. I also go through color palette phases (all black, all gray, all pastel, etc.)

Yes, because I understand that everything is political. Even when you're not trying to send a message, you're sending a message.

Petite. Athletic Small up top, sizeable booty at the bottom, but not very hippy. Tummy always has an outward curve at the bottom, even when I am on the smaller side. Abs ain't in the genes.

Intellectual. Creative. Conceptual. Very easily distracted.

Usually stable, but when not - overwhelmingly strong.

All black lightweight Nikes, tan flared high waist business pants, black top, cherry business jacket, gold bracelets. Naked face. Perfumed oil. Straight, neat locs with a part in the middle. This was not my first choice of outfits, tbh.

How I look affects my emotions, and energy is everything. It's what you project into the world without saying a word. If I want to feel confident, I have to think confidently and look confidently.

Friends, mom, sister-in-law, colleagues

Dress code policies. More businesswear and formalwear.

I think taste is knowing what looks good; having a good sense of how different visual elements look together. It's having an "eye" for aesthetics. Style is how your taste translates into your looks. I have amazing taste, but right now my style is lacking because I haven't put effort into updating my wardrobe. I will, but I have other priorities right now.

I haven't allowed myself to buy very expensive clothing so I don't have buyer's remorse.

When getting dressed up feels overwhelming or I'm not feeling body confident, I throw on an all-black outfit that fits the occasion and an interesting pair of shoes.

Big style! Decor. The art I make.

I was at a low point and saw a therapist for support. Those sessions were triggering and intense. I would stop at the department store down the street afterward and do my makeup, buy makeup. It calmed me and helped me project a confident face in spite of my inner state.

I love this question. I know what I like when it comes to fashion and decor. But I'm such a flexible person that sometimes, it's hard to make decisions.

They told me to get things dry cleaned when they're supposed to be dry cleaned, and put your off-seasonal clothes away. Aside from them, I picked things up

I wear my hair curly, put on a little makeup to emphasize my features, wear clothes that emphasize my best parts.

Comfortable means that I'm not self-conscious about what I'm wearing. I can relax and not worry about it because I know I look good. I'm not walking weird, or about to pop out of too-tight clothing.

Confidence is feeling good about who you are, what you do, and how you do it.

Minimalist. Classic sweetheart with a hard edge. Beautifully timeless silhouettes with something unexpected.

Confidence. Embracing life. Uniqueness.

Evil. Treating people terribly, or being violent unjustly.

The outer eye is a little more critical, I have to tell her to calm down at times, I look fine.

It's more chaos than process because I'm not fully moved in. I consider what I need to do that day the most and how I want to feel when I do what I do.

At work, or when meeting new people - the energy of confidence, competence, and control. When dressing casually, the energy of confidence and a good time.

Dressing is what you do daily. Dressing up is elevating your look.

Crisp white shirt, pencil skirt, unique flats, or booties.

If it feels comfortable and looks good to me, it's "me," if not, it's "not me."

I'm African, a descendant of slaves, sharecroppers, and self-emancipated people who were forcibly displaced to America. It influences me a lot. I like to wear things that celebrate my culture and remind me who I am. I'm mindful of how I look because it affects how people view and treat me as a Black woman.

Very androgynous. I was exploring my sexuality and playing with gendered roles.

I keep my hair more maintained for work, I try to wear more business casual or businesswear.

I rebel by injecting my personality in small and large ways. Unexpected funky sneakers with my suits. A statement shirt with dress pants and a jacket on Fridays. Knee-high leather boots with a nice work dress. Colorful, ethnic jewelry sometimes.

Business Casual

I try to break the rules, but fashionably so I can't get in trouble. You might not like that I wore this tee shirt with my suit, but you love the tee shirt.

Both depend on the mood.

White tee shirt tucked into high waist relaxed jeans. It's simple, classic, effortless. Dress it up or down. Add edge with accessories.

Being a man sounds truly tragic. But I dress like a man when I want. I love men's clothes.

1970s. It's the long hair, bell-bottoms, lace, fringe, and leather jackets for me!

No

I cringe sometimes. Sometimes I like them.

Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Angela Davis, Rihanna, Shirley B. Eniang, Solange, my friends, Olivia Pope, Jhene Aiko, Lauren Messiah

Not that I can remember

Any top with the whole stomach out.

I'd wear less, I'll say that.

Opportunities and money, no person in particular.

No, women should dress however they want.

Perfume is essential, my parents aren't into fashion but they're into perfume. I have to wear perfume or perfumed oil. Having a signature scent and smelling good I approach people is important. I think it helps with appeal and energy projection.

Lift some weights and completely re-do my wardrobe. I'm in a new phase and I have to step it up.

I love makeup, it helps me feel put together, but I keep it on the minimalist side. I also am embracing my naked face more and working on a good skin care regimen.

Minimalist gold bracelets and anklets. Solid gold hoop earrings. Lots of gold, heavy on the gold. Otherwise, beaded and tribal jewelry.

Right now it's a grey pair of sweatpants that I live in and a gold snake bracelet.

White leather jacket my mom insisted I buy instead of the black one. I keep it because in my mind, it will look good with some outfits, but I have yet to make it work.

Good quality shoes, coats, jackets, and bags. High-quality basics like my oversized Brooks Brothers button-up from the thrift store. Truly stood the test of time. Most of the other stuff is fast fashion and currently falling apart if it hasn't already.

There's pieces I love that I think about from time to time, or pieces that are wearing out that I wish I could re-purchase. Beautiful yellow leather moccasins, leather Chuck Taylors, cashmere sweaters (idk where they disappeared to).

My onion dress.

Only buy what I like. Shop primarily for what I do- work, work out and play. Have a specific color palette in mind when shopping for the season. Buy high-quality, timeless staples first.

Pair of leather Frye engineer boots. Still have them. Great investment. Got them re-soled. I'll probably have these boots for life, they were worth it. They look better every year.

My camel coat. Made me feel like the professional I am. Elevated my style.

The perfect pair of jeans :')

Not neat right now :')

My partner bought me a bag, I love it. I have to buy another one because I have been wearing this baby out.

I bought three pencil skirts from a fast-fashion site. I've had them for 6 years. 1 was too tight so I barely wore it, the other 2 are worn out. they are so versatile- good for work and play. I want to replace them

When I can stomach it.

Sweet but complex.

When I dress well, it shows I respect and care about myself; I want to have more care, respect and love for myself and I want others to do the same.

I wish I had money to dress the way I want, my closet would be FIRE.

A gold bracelet.

Quite a few of my friends told me that I have a great sense of style, they appreciate how I put things together, and that I inspired them to step their clothing game up. It gave me confidence and more appreciation for my style.

Can't remember.