Some days call for softness. You want stretchy fabrics, cozy layers, and quiet corners. Other days, you feel vibrant, wearing bright colours, saying yes to plans, maybe even feeling a little flirty.
What if your wardrobe moved with those tides? Each day becomes a way of aligning with how you truly feel.
This is where the moon becomes our guide. Each of its phases offers a rhythm, a mirror, a permission slip. Dressing with the moon is about tuning in, honouring your own cycles, and letting your clothes become part of the ritual.
For centuries, the moon has been used to represent the different phases of feminine energy. Just as the moon moves through cycles each month—from dark to full and back again—we move through inner cycles too.
These can mirror our menstrual cycle, emotional rhythms, or simply shifts in energy and mood. The moon’s pull influences all of us, whether we menstruate or not, reminding us of our connection to nature’s ebb and flow.
In this guide, we’ll use the moon’s phases as a simple way to tune in. Whether you track these shifts through your own body or by watching the sky, dressing to reflect your current phase can be a way to honour how you feel and support what you need that day.
New Moon / Inner Winter / Rest Mode
This is the part of the moon cycle where energy is at its lowest. You may feel quiet, tired, more emotional, or just want to slow everything down. If you menstruate, this may align with your period. In the moon’s cycle, it’s the new moon, the time when the sky is darkest.
In symbolic terms, this is known as the crone phase — which simply represents the wise part of ourselves that values rest, reflection, and inner knowing.
Style vibe:
- Loose, comfortable, calming
- Clothes that make you feel held and cozy
- Nothing restrictive or fussy
Try this:
- Slouchy knits and oversized cardigans
- Soft matching loungewear
- Deep, soothing colours
- Fabrics like cotton, bamboo, or cashmere
Style mantra: “I am resting. I am restoring. I allow myself to slow down.”
Waxing Moon / Inner Spring / Playful Energy
As the moon begins to grow again, so does your energy. You might feel refreshed, creative, or more outward-focused. This is like your inner spring. A time for new ideas, movement and trying something new.
This phase is connected to the maiden archetype — light-hearted, curious, and full of possibilities.
Style vibe:
- Fresh, flirty, fun
- Outfits that invite play and spontaneity
- Room to experiment and feel light
Try this:
- Skirts, denim, flowy dresses or tops
- Pastels, soft pinks, lemon yellow, or green
- Fun jewelry, colourful accessories, sneakers
- A look that feels like the first day of a holiday
Style mantra: “I am light, open, and ready for what’s next.”
Full Moon / Inner Summer / Centre Stage
Now you’re glowing. This is the high-energy moment of the cycle, often connected to ovulation for those who menstruate. In the moon’s cycle, this is the full moon. Bright, bold, and fully visible.
This phase relates to the mother archetype. Not just in a parenting sense, but as someone who is present, powerful, and able to hold space. It’s your peak energy phase, ideal for connection, communication and dressing to be seen.
Style vibe:
- Bold and confident
- Outfits that highlight your shape or make a statement
- Pieces you’ve been saving for “the right moment”. This is it!
Try this:
- Tailored clothing, fitted trousers, a wow dress, a plunging neckline
- Vibrant colours like red, emerald, or metallics
- Structured pieces with a strong silhouette
- Bold Jewelry, glowing skin, a bold red lip
Style mantra: “I am magnetic, generous, and fully alive.”
Waning Moon / Inner Autumn / Grounding Down
Energy begins to dip again, but your focus sharpens. You might feel more introverted, opinionated, or in need of space. It’s a time for tying up loose ends, setting boundaries or simply getting clear on what’s no longer working.
This is your enchantress phase — The mysterious, no-nonsense part of yourself that craves honesty, solitude, and self-respect.
Style vibe:
- Clean, minimal, strong
- Comfortable but intentional
- Looks that say “I’m not here to impress, but I do mean business”
Try this:
- High-waisted trousers and fitted knits
- Monochrome neutrals: rust, camel, navy, or black
- Oversized blazers, structured bags, slicked-back hair
- Boots that make a quiet statement
Style mantra: “I am focused, discerning, and unapologetic.”
When you dress with your inner rhythms or the moon’s phases in mind, you shift from forcing yourself into a look, to supporting yourself with one. You move from autopilot to awareness.
This isn’t about wearing the “right” thing. It’s about dressing in a way that feels aligned with where you’re at.
Start by noticing how your energy, mood, and clothing preferences change throughout the month
- Look up the current moon phase or track your own internal cycle and feelings over the month
- Try creating mini collections in your wardrobe, a few go-to outfits for each “season” or phase
- Give yourself permission to change, and to dress for how you feel, not how you think you’re supposed to show up
We aren’t one fixed version of ourselves all month long. Just like the moon, we shift. From full to empty, bright to shadowed, playful to still.
Let your wardrobe reflect that. Let your style meet you where you are. There’s power in dressing for the moment you’re in.Follow Yelena Bebich on Instagram
