Belle Mariano is making a name for herself as one of the most fashionably dressed actresses of this generation.
It doesn't really come as a surprise given that celebrities like her have stylists at their beck and call and a near-endless array of trendy clothes to choose from.
But despite the expectations for celebrities like Belle to constantly wear new clothes, she sees no issue with repeating outfits.
After all, if the outfit looks good, why not wear it again?
"I can wear this outfit again," Belle told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) referring to her outfit that day.
The Kapamilya actress pointed out, "Puwede mo namang labhan, di ba?"
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While some still consider repeating outfits a fashion faux pas, Belle encourages people not be ashamed of repeating their outfits, whether it be for the second, third, fourth, or fifth time.
Belle said, "Puwede kang umulit ng damit!"
She added, "Huwag kang matakot! It's okay to wear whatever you feel like wearing."
Belle's tip for achieving a chic outfit repeat? She suggests styling them with a clever new twist.
She said, "Don't be afraid to mix and match. Like I'll wear this top and pair it with something else."
PEP.ph caught up with Belle at the launch of her clothing collection collaboration with Shein Philippines at a rooftop bar in Makati City on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
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EXPLORING NEW STYLES
Belle has evolved her fashion perspective from her days as a child star. She now sees it as a "statement" and a "form of art."
She said, "Fashion is really a statement. It's a form of art for me. Depending on what I feel that day, that's how I dress up."
Belle has also become more experimental in her fashion choices.
She characterizes her current style as "vibrant and carefree," which mirrors the theme of her summer-ready clothing collection.
Asked about clothes that she'll never be caught wearing, Belle said she won't be seen in anything "super daring" since she pretty much "wear clothes that I'm comfortable wearing and that makes me feel confident."
While Belle has just started experimenting with clothes, the He's Into Her actress confessed that her fashion choices were not always as adventurous as they are now.
"Before kasi, growing up, I wasn't really the type who explores," she told PEP.ph.
Belle is grateful to have a team of creative people who offers guidance and direction when it comes to dressing up.
Belle said her personal style was shaped and realized thanks to her go-to stylist Adrianne Concepcion.
The Star Magic talent said, "Surrounding myself with an amazing [team and creative people as well, [it helped a lot].
"I mentioned Miss Adrianne, she really helped me find my style, she really helped me find Belle in dressing up.
"And you know, looking and seeing inspirations online. you know. Checking different platforms as well to get inspirations.
"And then, from there on, I just really explored. Hindi ako natakot to explore different textures of outfits, different colors.
"That's where I got my confidence."
She also extends her gratitude to her glam team including makeup artist Jake Galvez and hairstylist RJ dela Cruz, among many others, who also provide ideas for her OOTDs.
"It's very collaborative. Actually, not just Miss A, also my makeup artist, Mama Jakey, Mama RJ, my mom, Tita Edith, as well, we really collaborate.
"And we turn our crazy ideas into reality and that's what I love about them. They really pitch in their ideas and it makes such a beautiful piece."
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