Style Lessons from Dad (They Weren’t What You Think)
What He Wore: Dressing with Heart (and Simplicity)
As Father's Day is here, I’ve been thinking a lot about the men who raised us — and the quiet style lessons they may not have realized they were teaching.
Not fashion lessons, exactly. But style — the kind that sticks with you.
Like the way my dad had a favorite watch he wore with everything. Or how your grandpa may have owned only one flannel… and wore it for 30 years. The way their wardrobes were simple, consistent, and always true to them — not because they followed trends, but because they didn’t need to.
There’s something timeless about that kind of dressing.
This week at The Simple Smiley, I’m inviting you to look back and reflect:
What did the men who raised you wear?
What feeling did their style give off?
How can you carry that spirit forward into your own wardrobe?
Whether it’s embracing consistency, curating fewer but better pieces, or just finally committing to your personal uniform — there's something deeply meaningful in dressing with heart. That’s what the men in our lives often did, quietly and without fuss.
💭 Style Challenge:
Pick one “dad-inspired” piece or detail this week — maybe a vintage button-up, your favorite beat-up sneakers, or a belt you’ve had forever — and wear it with intention. Snap a pic of you in it & send it to your dad and let him know you’re thinking of him.
🎧 This Week on Sundays with Smiley
I’m digging deeper into this exact idea — how men have long modeled simplicity in their wardrobes, and what we can learn from them about dressing with purpose, not pressure. Tune in for a heartfelt look at legacy, minimalism, and meaningful style.
Thanks for being here. And Happy Father’s Day to everyone celebrating, remembering, or honoring in their own way. ❤️
With style & simplicity,
Daria