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the Style Vibe, Post #3
Jan. 11th, 2020 07:49 amRecord warmth here in the subtropics, earthquakes in Puerto Rico, Australia on fire, war-drums.... sigh. I want to bear witness to the horrors around, and then I want to take a five-minute respite and think about clothes, as one does.
I've been thinking a lot about my wardrobe, and what lines and proportions I'm drawn to. I recently got a fun novelty sweatshirt, and although I love it, I realize that proportionally it's a bit boxy for the kind of outfits I usually put together. I am v. drawn to long 70s lines, which is one reason I tend to love Victoria Beckham's clothes even though I can't wear or afford them. (The suits in this collection make me happy. The ruffly things, not so much.) Also a thing: This collection of images has fussy clothes I don't like but also some stunners. The one I have kept coming back to: this Anne Klein coat-boot combo, which if I could still wear super-high heels I would be ALL OVER.
(Also a thing: I love the 90s style of chunky ankle boots, like Doc Martens or similar, with skirts or dresses. I am so happy it's being revived.)
But I am also not going to buy anything else right now. I have more than enough in my own wardrobe. (I say this after taking a pair of Paul Smith wide-leg corduroys bought on sale to my local seamstress yesterday for hemming. As I passed the ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL trousers over the counter, I thought to myself, "You are ridiculous." But they will be so great with oxfords and a crisp shirt!)
So, to NOT buy things, I am amusing myself with this fun 1925 article on the winter sales, which the Guardian just reprinted. A great line: "It is, of course, to the advantage of the shopkeepers that women should be educated shoppers. It means a steady and satisfied purchasing spread over a longer period, instead of an impulsive and reckless buying with subsequent disappointment."
There we go. My rule for 2020: no "impulsive and reckless buying with subsequent disappointment." :)
Tell me what item in your wardrobe brings you the most joy. And I hope you wear it this upcoming week.
I've been thinking a lot about my wardrobe, and what lines and proportions I'm drawn to. I recently got a fun novelty sweatshirt, and although I love it, I realize that proportionally it's a bit boxy for the kind of outfits I usually put together. I am v. drawn to long 70s lines, which is one reason I tend to love Victoria Beckham's clothes even though I can't wear or afford them. (The suits in this collection make me happy. The ruffly things, not so much.) Also a thing: This collection of images has fussy clothes I don't like but also some stunners. The one I have kept coming back to: this Anne Klein coat-boot combo, which if I could still wear super-high heels I would be ALL OVER.
(Also a thing: I love the 90s style of chunky ankle boots, like Doc Martens or similar, with skirts or dresses. I am so happy it's being revived.)
But I am also not going to buy anything else right now. I have more than enough in my own wardrobe. (I say this after taking a pair of Paul Smith wide-leg corduroys bought on sale to my local seamstress yesterday for hemming. As I passed the ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL trousers over the counter, I thought to myself, "You are ridiculous." But they will be so great with oxfords and a crisp shirt!)
So, to NOT buy things, I am amusing myself with this fun 1925 article on the winter sales, which the Guardian just reprinted. A great line: "It is, of course, to the advantage of the shopkeepers that women should be educated shoppers. It means a steady and satisfied purchasing spread over a longer period, instead of an impulsive and reckless buying with subsequent disappointment."
There we go. My rule for 2020: no "impulsive and reckless buying with subsequent disappointment." :)
Tell me what item in your wardrobe brings you the most joy. And I hope you wear it this upcoming week.
