If you've ever seen my Instagram, you know that I have a weekly trend: Fancy Friday. Every Friday I dress up in an outfit I wouldn't normally wear on an average day of the week. Whether that means wearing a dress or a skirt and heels, I try to brighten up the end of the week with something to look forward to.

When I started my sophomore year of college, I was inspired by one of my friends from high school who had done the same thing. Every Friday, she posted a new outfit on her Instagram and I was enamored with the idea. The first week I tried out Fancy Fridays, many of my friends were shocked to see me in something other than jeans and a t-shirt. It took some getting used to on my end, but I soon began planning outfits days in advance and felt excited throughout the week. My high heels and swishing skirts were nothing new.

When junior year began, many friends asked if I planned on continuing with my Friday traditions or if I'd give it up. I responded in the affirmative, proclaiming the benefits of Fancy Fridays. It gives me something to be excited for during the week. It allows me to experiment with new outfits and find new styles I adore. It builds up my self-confidence by allowing me to look cute for me and just me. It makes me happy, especially if I've had a rough week or if I have plans that day.

Now as I enter senior year, I'm glad to say that my tradition is still going strong. I try to encourage friends to do the same and see how their weeks change. I've even had some friends tell me that they look forward to seeing what my outfit of the week will be. So if you're looking for a change this year, this month, or even just for the week, try dressing up one day out of the week. Give yourself some pampering and look and feel good just for you. You just might make a tradition out of it.