Dani

Growing up in Edmonton, Dani (she/they) has always felt a bit different and wasn’t afraid to lean into it. As a neurodivergent and non-binary person, they’ve explored many styles over the years, from skater kid in baggy pants to loud, colourful outfits in university. Clothing became a quiet way to tell the world, don’t put them in a box.

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Dani’s overalls, 2025. Select the image to learn more.

Now, she no longer feels the need to stand out like they did when they were younger. These days, comfort is key— especially as a parent. Comfy sweaters, secondhand overalls, and clothes that are easy to match make mornings easier. Dressing according to how they feel helps them decide what to wear.

Getting dressed for formal occasions used to be tough, especially when dresses didn’t feel right. Now, they stick to outfits that feel true to them: dress pants, button-ups, and bolo ties. She also has a favorite yellow jacket that makes any outfit feel more put together.

Pieces from Dani’s wardrobe, 2025. Play their full interview to learn about each one (external link). 

Dani’s foxy leather bolo tie, 2025. Select the image to learn more.

They’ve stopped worrying so much about rules, like whether wearing pink or skirts affects how people see their gender. “At the end of the day,” they say, “wear what makes you happy.” That’s also what they teach their kid, who proudly wore a tutu to school one day, just because he wanted to.

Her style is all about freedom, not rules or what other people might think, because at the end of the day, who cares? “It always feels better being yourself, so wearing what makes you happy is ultimately the best choice.”

Enjoy this video with a transcript (EN).

Play Dani’s full interview with English subtitles (External link – French currently auto-translated).