Rule Breaker Dressing: Why the Only Fashion Rule is That There Are No Rules

Fashion has long been shaped by rules: some rooted in classism, some in sexism, some in arbitrary tradition. Don’t wear white after Labour Day. Don’t mix brown and black. Don’t show too much skin. Don’t wear crop tops past your twenties. But who are these rules actually for? And who do they serve?

Here’s the truth: the most iconic style moments didn’t happen by following rules. They happened when someone broke them with confidence. Whether it was pairing boots with gowns, mixing streetwear with couture, or redefining gendered clothing norms, the fashion greats were never rule-followers. They were risk-takers.

You don’t have to go viral to do the same. All it takes is dressing from a place of curiosity and self-expression. Try the thing you’ve been told "you can’t pull off." Pair leopard print with florals. Wear sequins to brunch. Try double denim and add a third for fun. You’ll either love it or you’ll learn something. Either way—you’re free. And freedom always looks good.