As you may or may not have read, I'm doing this experiment where I dress-up or at least put care into my clothes/makeup etc. for 2 weeks... everyday/ no exceptions. It's day 5 today, and I must say that I'm really enjoying it. I don't feel under dressed when I go out with Tal (he's an amazing dresser) and I don't feel fat and frumpy all the time. It's funny how wearing only stretch jersey and cotton will make you feel sort of frumpy after awhile...
Anyways, I'm going all out with this dress-up thing. I'm branching out into different styles, being creative, and even wearing lipstick at times. I feel a lot more confident.
I looked through the Sartorialist again, and was incredibly inspired by the individual style that was represented. One thing that really stood out for me though was the structure in a really well designed outfit. Tals being ragging on me for a year or so, about how style is all about the cut, the tailoring, and how you wear it.. and I usually shush him up and say fashion is vain. It turns out it's quite an art... who knew? Anyways, after flipping through the book and seeing all sorts of gorgeous women with all different styles, I noticed that although they all seemed to have a different spin on the clothing they wore, they all had mixed a perfect blend of good tailoring, individual accents, and excellent shoes... all things I never thought about before.
Another thing that I noticed was how the combination of androgyny and good tailoring made for gorgeous, beautiful, elegant outfits. I've always thought androgyny was cool, but never really tried it... perhaps in the next 9 days I will... Tal's been telling me to experiment with different silhouettes in my style for a long time, and I guess I've just never been interested... but lately it makes more sense.. it's like a whole new world of art to explore.
So. After getting inspired by clothes and well made clothes at that... I went to the shop I worked at and picked up a military style blazer, that (and I can't believe I'm saying this) actually does make you look thinner, because it's been tailored for a woman. This womans jacket though, paired with more masculine bottoms, could make for a really great androgynous outfit.
Today, I got my very first trench coat. It's really beautiful as well, and I can't wait to see the outfits I can create with it.
Environmentally friendly clothing. 2nd hand is where it's at. It's cheaper, you get to be more creative.. create more outfits, right from your imagination, instead of right off the mannequin. It doesn't have to be shipped here from China, because it's already been shipped here. You're keeping something from getting trashed. DID I MENTION HOW MUCH CHEAPER IT IS! I got my blazer for really cheap, and my trench coat today for $10!
Anyways, here's some picture of what I mean.
It's a lot more grown up than the looks I usually go for, but I'm excited to try.
Alright, well have a good thanksgiving, eat lots of veggies, and buy a second hand dinner outfit!
Peace
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