I didn’t wake up one day suddenly overflowing with confidence. It started in front of my closet like so many things do. I was running late, changing for the third time, trying to find something that felt “right.” And when I finally settled on a look, I paused and asked myself: Right for who?
The answer? Not for me.

That was the day I realized I’d been dressing for approval. Not always consciously, but consistently. I wore outfits to impress, to fit in, to meet expectations. I dressed in ways that would make others like me, not in ways that made me like myself. That tiny realization cracked something open. And I’ve never looked at my wardrobe or myself the same way again.

Shifting the Focus: From Approval to Authenticity

Dressing for approval is a habit many of us pick up early. We get praised for looking “nice,” we notice which outfits get compliments, and we start associating style with other people’s reactions. But here’s the truth: style doesn’t start with what others see it starts with how you feel.

The day I stopped choosing outfits to get nods of approval was the day I started choosing me. I stopped squeezing myself into silhouettes that didn’t feel like mine. I stopped buying pieces just because they were trending on TikTok. And I started investing in fabrics that felt like a second skin soft, breathable, made to move with me. Clothes that let me show up as I am.

Your Body. Your Story. Your Style.

One of the most refreshing things about Meijerhof is how grounded it is. The clothes weren’t designed to fit a fantasy they were designed for real women, with real lives, and real style intuition.
There’s no pressure to wear something just because it’s “in.” Instead, you’re invited to tune into yourself. How do you want to feel today? Powerful? Soft? Bold? Unapologetic?

Maybe you throw on the Aiko Dress because you want ease and elegance all in one. Or you go for the Odette Vest when you want structure and confidence in one clean cut. 

Dressing with Intention, Not Insecurity

Since letting go of the need to impress, getting dressed has become something entirely else. It’s not about proving anything anymore. It’s about honoring who I am, where I am, and what I want to express. Some days that means wrapping myself in a cloud of soft TENCEL™. Other days, it’s a sharp monochrome set that makes me feel like a walking exclamation point. But every day, it’s my choice.

And let me tell you dressing from a place of self-trust hits different. There’s nothing more magnetic than a woman who’s comfortable in her own clothes, because she’s comfortable in her own skin.

This Isn’t About Clothes - It’s About Power

So here’s to the day you stop dressing for them, and start dressing for you.
For the version of yourself that already knows what works.
For the energy you want to walk into the world with.
For the freedom that comes from no longer needing permission.

At Meijerhof, we’re here for that. We’re here for you.
Because when you choose confidence over approval, style becomes more than just what you wear - it becomes who you are.