Articles by Lydia Okello, Contributing Editor

Lydia Okello is a non-binary, plus-size fashion and lifestyle creator, writer, and model. They use their platform to inspire and encourage others to step outside of their personal style comfort zone. You can find them on Instagram, Tiktok, Pinterest and coming soon, Substack.

Lydia's work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Business, Vogue, FASHION Canada and more. Select media features include Teen Vogue, Business of Fashion, New York Times, Elle UK and others.

Latest articles by Lydia Okello

Collage of Lydia Okello's retro trend looks

I'm Styling 2026's Top Throwback Trends With Only Vintage Clothes

Y2K, ‘80’s power dressing, and Indie Sleaze are back. The vintage market has everything you need.

Fashion

I Get the Best Fashion Inspiration From Menswear Street Style—3 Trends I'm Copying

Or, "To All the Menswear I've Loved Before..."

By Lydia Okello

Fashion
My Wardrobe, Wrapped: My Biggest Style Lessons of 2025

Looking back, these are my four main fashion takeaways of the year—and the one thing I want more of in 2026.

By Lydia Okello

Fashion
I Get Stressed By Holiday Dressing—These 5 Outfits Have Made It Easy

Take the pressure off with these styling formulas.

By Lydia Okello

Fashion
I Can't Stop Thinking About These Runway Trends—How I'm Making Them My Own This Fall

From the runways to my closet.

By Lydia Okello

Fashion
3 Fresh Ways I'm Remixing Fall's Essential Plaids

I'm as inspired by fashion history as I am by recent street style.

By Lydia Okello

Fall fashion
Personal Style Isn't Dead—My Favorite Street Style Proves It

I'm already emulating these mood-boosting outfits.

By Lydia Okello

Fall fashion