Finding common ground

Every author will tell you that they put a piece of themselves in their stories, and I am no different. In my most complete work-in-progress, the main character, Oreia, and I share one trait in particular. We both have a practical, functional sense of style.
Oreia is a warrior (and I am obviously not), so she often wears uniforms. However, when Oreia gets a chance to wear regular clothes, she prefers comfortable, functional clothes. She likes wearing different colors, but nothing too flashy.
In one of the opening scenes of Oreia’s story, Oreia wears a yellow dress that is just a little too bright for her comfort. She doesn’t mind standing out, but she prefers more muted colors. Oreia also only wears shoes she can run and fight in because you never know when the enemy will strike.
My clothing style is very similar. I work from home in my day job, so I wear a lot of tank tops, shorts, and leggings. When I go out, I prefer simple dresses or colorful tops and plain jeans. I usually wear boots, sandals, or sneakers.
It’s a silly thing to have in common, but there it is. I’m a writer, and Oreia is a warrior with the weight of an entire empire on her shoulders. We have very little else in common. Stay tuned for my post next week where I’ll reveal the thing that Oreia and I have least in common.