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Mori Girl for All Seasons

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Something that has always baffled me about the mori community is those who say they can't wear the mori girl style in certain seasons. I think that mori is a very versatile style, and one that can be easily adapted to whatever weather you find yourself in! Take for instance the spring season. This time of year is perfect for wearing a few layers, light sweaters, and brighter colors! In the summer months, it's a good time for only 1 or 2 layers, crochet vests, and lace pinafores. For me, this is the hardest time to dress mori, but it's still possible! The fall months are a perfect time to pull out those cozy fall colors, chunky sweaters, and boots. This is my personal favorite season for wearing mori! And then there is winter, which is a great time to pile on all of those excessive layers, warm sweaters, shawls, scarves, and other winter accessories. It's the perfect time to fulfill your dreams of being a cute and comf...

Brand or Thrift?

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A common question for new mori folks is often where on earth they can find mori clothing. It can be quite daunting to jump into a style as obscure and different from mainstream fashion as mori, so it's only natural to wonder where to being! People are always asking whether they should buy their wardrobe from online brands, and places like taobao and aliexpress. Or should they purchase their clothing from thrift stores instead? Some people go for one or the other, and some even claim one is more "mori" than the other, but I personally fall somewhere in the middle. The majority of my closet is thrifted, but I have purchased from brand stores as well, and I love both options! So today I would like to give you a quick rundown of buying brand versus thrifting, and some of the pros and cons of both, to give you a better idea of where to start! So let's start by talking about brand pieces. By brand, I mean pieces specifically designed for mori fashion, usually sold by ...