There is a challenge that tests body and mind, the
75 Hard Challenge,
a system developed by entrepreneur Andy Frisella to work on personal improvement.
A series of rules to follow for 75 days that include a healthy diet, no alcohol, lots of exercise, photographing the process and writing about it.
An invention related to the
fitness
world that has helped the fashion analyst and writer Mandy Lee to create her own version of it, the
75 Hard Style,
a much more creative meaning but that also has a horizon of 75 days.
The writer uses her social networks to create content that addresses sustainability, to promote critical thinking in the world of fashion.
She launched the challenge on January 2, as a resolution for the year, with the goal of helping people rediscover their own wardrobe and fall in love again with what they already have.
With more than two million views on TikTok and more than 4,000 posts under the hashtag
#75HardStyleChallenge
on Instagram, the idea has reached far beyond its own followers.
It is not intended to be a red carpet, but rather a self-knowledge tool for anyone who wants to join.
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The rules of the challenge are simple: create an outfit for 75 days (even if you are not going to leave the house), document all the
looks,
do not buy anything new or second-hand, organize and clean the closet, try to be creative and mark a aim.
Some instructions are available for those who need a push, for example: style one of the oldest pieces in your closet, choose a fictional character and dress like him/her, ask a third person to prepare a combination with your clothes...
Like anyone who works in fashion, Lee has on numerous occasions thoughtlessly bought things she didn't need and that ended up taking up space in her closet.
Although it was not until 2024 that she made her challenge public, she herself confesses on her Instagram to having used the method every time she wants to reset the way she sees her wardrobe.
The main rule is not to buy anything at all in the 75 days that the challenge lasts.
At first glance it may seem difficult, since the constant change of trends makes it seem like new clothes are needed every week.
Limiting yourself to using what you already have helps you discover which pieces you always use or which styles you like the most.
Working on what you already have makes it easier to analyze everything that has been created throughout the challenge.
At the end, there should be one photo for each day in a designated album so it's on hand whenever it's needed.
Repetition of looks can and is encouraged
.
The important thing is to create outfits that you yourself feel comfortable in without taking trends into account.
Thinking about what to wear on days you'd rather stay in your pajamas will cost more, but Lee encourages giving it a try.
Although keeping creativity active will not be easy, once you get into the dynamic, the work pays off.
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If you want to experiment with something new, the solution would be to borrow some clothes from someone.
In this way, you can try out that
look
that you wanted so much without breaking the most important rule.
Likewise, it allows you to try new things without having to make the investment, because no matter how much you like something, it does not mean that you should buy it immediately.
The results of the challenge will be very different for everyone.
What is certain is that after two and a half months, all participants will have a better understanding of their personal style, they will see what they wear the most in their closet and what they wear the least, what pieces they turn to when they need to feel comfortable or convey more confidence, in addition to having saved.
This is one of Lee's main objectives in networks, not to encourage excessive consumption but rather critical thinking so that people see fashion from another point of view.
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