{"id":78981,"date":"2024-03-26T20:19:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T20:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/26\/week-of-outfits-mya-gelber\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T20:19:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T20:19:35","slug":"week-of-outfits-mya-gelber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/26\/week-of-outfits-mya-gelber\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of Outfits: Mya Gelber"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Last summer, in a book of short stories<\/a>, I came across a character \u201cwearing a little vintage sundress the color of excellent butter.\u201d Doesn\u2019t that sound just right? I\u2019m still waiting to find that dress in the racks at a thrift store. In the meantime, I found Mya Gelber<\/a>, a law student in Brooklyn who wears primary colors, along with a few neutrals. Here, she reveals her vintage shopping tips and a great white tee (under $15)\u2026<\/p>\n

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Chore coat: Uniqlo<\/a>. Jeans: Nudie Jeans<\/a>. Clogs: Plasticana<\/a>. Bag: Mexican market tote, similar<\/a>. Socks: Madewell, similar<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

When did you start gravitating toward primary colors?<\/strong>
Last year, I did a color analysis on an app<\/a>. It said I should stick to reds, blues, browns, black, and white. It also told me to stay away from yellow, but I love yellow, so I ignored that. <\/p>\n

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Sweater: \u201cMy mom\u2019s cheer sweater from the \u201880s,\u201d similar<\/a>. Chore coat: Uniqlo<\/a>. Earrings: Chan Luu<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

I love how playful it feels.<\/strong>
It\u2019s funny, my mom was like, \u2018I dressed you in only primary colors for the first few years of your life!\u2019 She wanted me to be free of gender constraints, so that was her plan. When looking at baby photos, I realized I still wear the same outfits today: overalls and red hats!<\/p>\n

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Mya\u2019s early days of wearing primary colors.<\/em><\/p>\n

Are there particular moods you ascribe to each color?<\/strong>
Red is having a moment right now, and it makes me feel confident. If you\u2019re wearing red, you\u2019re definitely going to get noticed. And I was once told that wearing yellow makes people think you\u2019re friendly. So, I\u2019ve always had yellow in my closet for interviews or moments where I want to come across as approachable.<\/p>\n

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Sunglasses: Crap Eyewear<\/a>. Sweater: Brandy Melville, no longer available, similar<\/a>. T-shirt: Cotton:On<\/a>. Flats: \u201cSalvatore Ferragamo<\/a>, purchased secondhand from Poshmark,\u201d similar<\/a>. Skirt: Comptoir des Cotonniers, no longer available, similar<\/a>. Bag: \u201cAn artisan\u2019s bag purchased in Colombia. This<\/a> is the store and a similar bag.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

You seem to feel good in your clothes. Were there any tough moments in the evolution of your style?<\/strong>
In early college, I was in my \u2018baddie\u2019 era. The Kardashians were big, and I was trying to emulate them, trying to achieve this unattainable body, and really dressing for the male gaze. But I never achieved the confidence that I was hoping for. Now, even though I would sometimes consider my clothes frumpy, I feel so confident. I\u2019m dressing for myself.<\/p>\n

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Sunglasses: Crap Eyewear<\/a>. Sweater: Brandy Melville, no longer available, similar<\/a>. T-shirt: Cotton:On<\/a>. Flats: \u201cSalvatore Ferragamo<\/a>, purchased secondhand from Poshmark,\u201d similar<\/a>. Skirt: Comptoir des Cotonniers, no longer available, similar<\/a>. Bag: \u201cAn artisan\u2019s bag purchased in Cartagena, Colombia. This<\/a> is the store & a similar bag.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

You modify some of your vintage pieces. Can you tell us about that?<\/strong>
If I see an expensive piece from, say, Reformation, I\u2019ll try to find something similar and have it modified to resemble what Reformation is doing. For example, I\u2019m seeing a lot of new boatneck linen dresses going around right now. But there were millions made in the \u201890s! Everyone\u2019s mom was wearing them! I found a bunch on Poshmark for like $10 and had them hemmed into boatneck minidresses for a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n

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Dress: thrifted. Boots: \u201cthrifted from Poshmark, they\u2019re Frye<\/a>.\u201d Sweater: Nikki Chasen<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s one of your best vintage scores?<\/strong>
My Frye boots! They\u2019re $500, but I got them on Poshmark for $100. I searched for two years before finally finding them in my size \u2014 they\u2019re my prized possession.<\/p>\n

What makes them great?<\/strong>
Mine already had quite a bit of wear when I bought them and<\/em> I\u2019ve been wearing them for three years, nonstop. They\u2019re still in incredible condition. Frye is meticulous about construction. Plus, they\u2019re just so comfortable. I always bring them when I travel, since they\u2019re a great statement boot. I sound like I work for the company!<\/p>\n

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Dress on Mya: thrifted, similar. Boots: \u201cthrifted from Poshmark, but they\u2019re Frye<\/a>.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

I love a strong endorsement. Let\u2019s talk bags.<\/strong>
Bags are a great way to elevate an outfit. You can find a nice, inexpensive, secondhand bag for like 10 bucks if you dig around. And I\u2019m Mexican, so any time I go back to Mexico, I also pick up a bunch of market totes.<\/p>\n

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Pants: Shaina Mote<\/a>. Overshirt: Comptoir des Cotonnier, no longer available, similar<\/a>. Ring and watch: \u201cThey were my great grandmothers.\u201d Clogs: Plasticana<\/a>. Glasses: Moscot<\/a>. Socks: Red Castle Heritage<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

You used to work in a corporate office. What did you wear there?<\/strong>
Workwear is very, very expensive, so I looked for it on Poshmark and eBay. You can find a perfect cashmere sweater for $15 by browsing Poshmark for 10 minutes. I search by material \u2014 cashmere, silk, and linen \u2014 and also search the brands that people sleep on, like Banana Republic, Express, and Ann Taylor, which making great pieces in the \u201890s and early 2000s.<\/p>\n

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Pants: Shaina Mote<\/a>. Overshirt: Comptoir des Cotonnier, no longer available, similar<\/a>. Ring and watch: \u201cPassed down from my great grandmother.\u201d Clogs: Plasticana<\/a>. Socks: Red Castle Heritage<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

You also wear nice neutrals. Do you have a favorite white T-shirt? <\/strong>
People swear by $70 or $100 white T-shirts. I will never spend that much on a T-shirt. To me, a white T-shirt should be under $20. I want to live my life and drink my coffee without having a meltdown about a stain. I\u2019m not sure it\u2019s the perfect<\/em> one, but I do really like Cotton:On\u2019s<\/a> shirts because they\u2019re affordable, good quality, and soft.<\/p>\n

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Ring and watch: \u201cPassed down from my great grandmother.\u201d Pants: Shaina Mote<\/a>. Overshirt: Comptoir des Cotonnier, no longer available, similar<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

You wear your great-grandmother\u2019s jewelry. Tell me about her.<\/strong>
She grew up dirt poor, but when she finally had money to spend, she loved shopping. We used to go to the mall together every weekend. She passed away two years ago, and in the years leading up to her death, she started slowly giving me jewelry that she wanted me to have. Most was costume jewelry, but she gave me this diamond and ruby ring [above]. My great-grandfather designed and made it. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about denim. How do you like your Uniqlo jeans?<\/strong>
Uniqlo jeans tend to have thinner denim compared to the other brands I like. (Nudie Jeans<\/a> makes the best denim ever.) But a slightly thinner denim is nice for the summer months. <\/p>\n

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Jeans: Uniqlo<\/a>. Sweater: Nikki Chasin<\/a>. Top: \u201cthrifted white cotton dress that I had hemmed into a tunic\/mini dress,\u201d similar<\/a>. Kitten heels: Jeffrey Campbell<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

Do you feel like you\u2019ll dress in primary colors forever \u2014 or does it feel like a phase and maybe they\u2019ll be a pink and green phase in the future? <\/strong>
I feel like I\u2019ve come into my personal style, and this is the way I would like to dress for the rest of my life. That said, I can see these colors adapting and growing with me. Maybe the red turns into a maroon or burgundy. Maybe the blue turns into navy. These colors just make me feel good.<\/p>\n

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Thanks so much for sharing, Mya<\/a>! Follow her on Instagram<\/a>, if you\u2019d like.<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S. More women share their weeks of outfits<\/a>, including a writer with very cool shoes<\/a> and a business woman who loves dresses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(Photos by Julia Robbs<\/a>, except Mya\u2019s childhood photos, courtesy of Mya.)<\/p>\n

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