Since the early 90s, one of the noticeable things that has drastically changed about Mariah is her fashion statement. From the conservative, good-girl she was to the ego-filled, diva she is today, Mariah definitely wore clothes that showcased not only her breasts, but her personality as well. If you would compare her overall appearance then and now, you would see the distinct differences from one to the other.
Through the years, Mariah obviously changed a lot, personality wise. I wonder if that affected her way of dressing up or vice versa. The article "Fashion, Attitude, Confidence: What Your Wear Says A Lot About You" by Tamara Leigh from enableher.com says that there are three things that pretty much make up a person's wardrobe. The first one was "Attitude" in which there are two sides as to having the clothes define who you are as a person or wear them in order to change your way of thinking. Factors like colors and accessories should be considered all the time. The second would be the "Fit" of your garment. People often wear clothes with poor fitting. Little do they know that this plays a vital role in your fashionable output. Let's say an average sized woman with a voluptuous body wore something too wide when instead, she should be wearing a body-hugging dress where she'll be able to showcase her womanly curves. By doing so, the woman gains more confidence and becomes more appealing to look at. Proper fitting also gives a person that attractive and professional feel while a misfit can make them look otherwise. The last item mentioned was "Fabric". This concerns the brand, print and the texture of the clothing that if matched properly, may lead to carrying an elegant look.
Tamara Leigh said "Whether you’re fortunate to afford top designers and buy beautiful clothing or if you’re working with a limited clothing budget and have to make the best of what you can– Attitude, Fit, & Fabric factor into every wardrobe. When image plays an increasingly significant role, particularly in the professional environment, it helps knowing how to apply a few fashion guidelines for either gender."
As I have observed with Mariah, she often wears black or red during events. In clothing terms, black is considered to be a color of authority while red is the most emotionally intense color. Both of which are attention grabbers in lustful terms. Mariah also happens to wear tight dresses that reveal more of her admirable contour. She also wore eye-grabbing ornaments that may divert anyone's attention to something else. This shows how much of a confident woman she really is, especially with her body. As for the fabric of her clothes, they are all either designer or branded. Most of the time, she wears gowns or dresses with glitters and diamonds on them. A real show stopper, indeed. The clothes she wore were absolutely a reflection of her personality as to being that glamorous diva that she always has been.
Now that we've tackled on her fashion, let us go to the main storage of her valuable pieces, her walk-in closet(s). The article "What is Your Closet Personality Type?" by Debbie Roes from recoveringshopaholic.com talks about the five closet personalities and how they reflect on to what type of person you are. A person may have one or a combination of the following attitudes:
First one on her list was "The Pauper". This person doesn't really care that much about the garment itself, instead you can hear them bragging about how cheap they bought it.
Second, "The Hoarder". These are the people who are suffering from being an intense shopaholic. Their clothes often pile up and they use merely half of the clothes in their wardrobe.
Third, "The Sentimentalist". People who are sentimentalists find it hard to throw away their old items which they don't (and probably won't) use anymore. It goes the same for their wardrobe.
Fourth, "The Devaluist". Their clothes range from torn, stained to completely worn out clothing. They are the people who care really less about themselves.
And the fifth, "The Identifier". Identifiers are completely consumed with themselves and their physical appearance. They tend to be narcissistic and are very worried about the opinions of others. They are frequently preoccupied with logos, as well as expensive handbags and shoes.
"There’s nothing wrong with having a closet personality type, as long as it’s managed at a healthy level. However, the extremes of each type can become problematic. But as with all things in life, awareness is the first step toward change. Once we’re aware of a way of being that isn’t working for us, we can decide upon and make any necessary adjustments to our behavior." said Debbie Roes.
Among these five personalities, I think Mariah may be a combination of Identifier and Sentimentalist. Identifier by being blessed with designer clothing from left to right. Sentimentalist in a way because, as the pop singer she is, she gets to keep her stage costumes, gifts from her fans, some sentimental items from her past - like that only pair of shoes she had before she started her career, etc. As many may not be aware, Mariah is quite a sentimental person. She keeps things that were given to her, especially by her fans. Heck, she even has a whole room dedicated mainly for that.
I appreciate the fact that even though she gets really shady and boastful at times, she keeps this side of her which only a few people know of. One thing to keep in mind though is that she obviously cares for others. Behind that egoistic diva we all think she is, she might not be so bad after all.
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