Well, in a long-awaited post, I have finally decided to talk about fashion. Actually, style, more exactly. If I have to explain the difference to you, I’m not sure if anyone can do much good for you..
First and foremost, I will christen this post with the most succinct description of everything the clothing [should be] about. Said by Our Lady Coco Chanel,
“Le mode passe, le style reste” [Fashion passes, style remains].
Style and Elegance are universal and immortal. Never forget that. Taking this point into consideration, defining yourself through clothing should be part-social-consciousness and part-history-lesson.
Now, a few things to take in mind:
-Less is more.
This is a long beaten phrase, but really is one of the most ignored. Chanel also said that “When accessorizing always take off the last thing you put on.” Again, wonderful advice. It’s appealing to accessorize, but unfortunately it can all to quickly spin out of control to be messy, cluttery, busy, and brash. Although I suppose if that’s the look you’re going for, well then God help you.
-Textile is its own accessory.
I admit to have a bias towards minimalism, but I cannot stress the above point enough. To have stripes, to have dots, to have paisley—these are all to accessorize. Don't think that accesories are just jewlery. Just because you don’t happen to look like a walking charm-bracelet (congradulations, you graduated from the fourth grade), you can still disrupt the flow of presentation by having too much textile, or worse, too many textiles. I would honestly recommend only having one. Ever. And an extremely sublte one at that. I can see a tiny glimmer of room for exceptions, but don’t push it.
-Never buy “a piece of clothing”
God what a heinous thing to say, “a piece of clothing.” But yes, never simply buy a shirt; never simply buy a scarf. When you invest in something, be fully aware of its function and form. Know what it will go with, how you can wield it to your liking; how it can present your image. Do not ever invest in a garment. Invest in an outfit, a mood.
More to come soon....
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