At La Peony Clothing, we’re continually inspired by women who live with intention and lead by example. Whitney Lichty, known to many as @silverstrandsofglitter, has built a community rooted in authenticity, self-acceptance, and thoughtful style.
From embracing her natural gray hair to championing sustainable fashion, Whitney’s platform reflects a quiet confidence that resonates deeply with LPC. Her approach to getting dressed is not about trends, but about alignment. Choosing the pieces that feel personal, purposeful, and lasting. It felt only natural to sit down with Whitney to talk about confidence, sustainability, and building a closet that tells your unique story.
Q: Your Get Ready With Me videos feel effortless but very thoughtful. What does your daily getting-ready ritual look like?
A: “My style has evolved into prioritizing clothes that make me feel confident and comfortable. Choosing clothes that not only make me feel good but also reflect my individual style and personality. I dress for myself. I wear what I love, whether that’s bold, colorful, baggy, fancy, or simplistic.”
Q: La Peony is rooted in craftsmanship and artisan partnerships. How does knowing the story behind a garment affect the way you connect with what you’re wearing?
A: “The clothes you wear can become an extension of your narrative. When you understand the labor involved and the materials sourced, it helps the outfit feel more intentional and worn with more gratitude. It helps shift consumption into connection. And wearing a brand that is aligned with your values can reinforce who you believe yourself to be.”
Q: Sustainability is something you’re vocal about, both in beauty and fashion. Why is sustainable clothing important to you, and how do you try to be more intentional with what you wear?A: “Sustainable clothing is important to me because what we wear day to day is a very intimate choice. It touches the environment, the people who make it, and the way we see ourselves.
In practice, being more intentional with what I wear means not focusing on trends. It means buying less and choosing better. It means caring for what I already own so I can keep wearing my clothes longer. And something that I’m trying to be better at is re-wearing the clothing I already own without apology or embarrassment. Repeating outfits isn't failure, it's practical, sustainable, and intentional."Q: You styled the Chantelle Dress and later paired the Tina Tank with the Oaxaca Pant and Genevieve Long Coat. What do you look for in pieces that earn a place in your closet?
Whitney's Picks:
The Tina Tank in Honey Ginger, The Genevieve Long Fleece Coat in Coastal Gray and The Oaxaca Lounge Pant in Coastal Gray
Q: You’ve been featured on the Today Show and in Forbes, which is incredible. Has that visibility changed your perspective on the impact your platform can have?
A: “I believe that we each have an impact, no matter how visible we think we are. What we do, say, post, etc., is and will always be important. Having been given a bit more visibility from different outlets has reminded me that my words and my videos are reaching people I’ve never met.
Knowing this helps me to try to be a bit more thoughtful and conscious. To ask myself, ‘What conversations am I starting?’, ‘What narratives am I reinforcing?’. Through the years of sharing my journey online, I have documented my actual growth, shared my triumphs, failures, things I’ve learned along the way, tips and tricks, with a little sprinkle of humor.
When you are authentic and honest, you naturally attract other people who are on the same journey, looking for encouragement, shared experiences, laughter, and a community that they can feel supported in. Being yourself and sharing your journey is one of the simplest ways to build an authentic community and connect with others.”
Q: Your decision to embrace your gray hair became such a defining part of your story. What led you to stop dyeing your hair, and how has embracing this change influenced how you show up online and in everyday life?
A: “Many years ago, I had a conversation with a close friend that led me to be a bit more introspective about my actual feelings surrounding gray hair and the reasons I felt so strongly about covering it. I spent quite a few years thinking about it and concluded that every negative emotion and thought that I had surrounding grey hair was not my own.
I reflected on the positive and negative influence, both physical and emotional, that dying my hair had on my own health, self-love, and authenticity. I ultimately decided to stop dyeing my hair, and I feel like it’s one of the quickest ways for someone to find out how much of their self-worth is tied to appearance. It forces you to look beyond the superficial and start appreciating the many things you have to offer the world beyond what is visually apparent.
Call it ease, call it comfort; either way, I have noticed a shift towards a greater self-love and acceptance. It is a celebration of self and beauty, and a feeling of freedom that does not conform to society’s expectations of what a woman should or should not look like. Those reflections led me to where I am currently. Seven years dye-free and feeling as confident and empowered as ever.”
Q: You’ve inspired a huge community of women to rethink beauty standards around aging. What’s one message you hope women take away from your journey?
A: “Stop worrying so much about what other people think. You have more to offer the world than youth and beauty!”
