Beneath the Threads was my first opportunity to dive into fashion journalism. This column was extremely important to me and showed me the power that writing can have. Writing this column gave me the opportunity to connect with peolple across the campus. It allowed me to experience what it is like being on a photo shoot set and dabble at directing a shoot.

[Editor’s Note: Amid the bleakness of winter quarter, columnist Chamidae Ford decided to write an article for The Daily that discussed the link between fashion and feeling good about yourself. As a self-proclaimed fashionista, Chamidae says clothing has always had the power to shape her mood. This column, Beneath the Threads, is a spinoff from that article. While Beneath the Threads is about clothing, it is about much more: personal style, how it informs our self-confidence, and how we make ourselves feel good.]