Do You and Your Man Look Like a Couple?
Years ago, I wrote a very romantic post about considering your husband’s style idiom, with the recommendation that you take your fashion personality and add a nod to his.
This is something that’s been on my heart again recently. Married ladies, when you go out, do you look like a couple? Are people surprised when they find out the two of you belong together?
For me, that’s an uncomfortable feeling.
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The Bargain Queen on Personal Style
Early in my blogging career, I became acquainted with another blogger, The Bargain Queen. Unfortunately, she is no longer blogging (that I know of) and her old posts appear to have been removed. This worthwhile quote has been preserved here:
“Personally, I know that if something looks a little strange but I don’t want to take it off, it’s set to be a wardrobe favourite.”
Yes. I love it.
That wardrobe will never be stale or outlandish.
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Personal Top 10 Wardrobe Staples
I still enjoy this blog and have some good material buried in the archives; therefore it makes sense to me to re-post some previously written articles. My writing energy has primarily been going toward school (read the 10 page paper I did for Art History Research: chronocentrismincostumes.doc , if you are really bored. lol).
Originally posted December 10, 2007:
Inspired by The Fashionable Kiffen, whose list I’m glad I didn’t read until I had done my own, (and my friend who is reading It’s All Too Much, by Peter Walsh
- dark jeans. I realize it’s boring and on everyone’s list, that’s why I’m glad I didn’t read the kiffen’s post thoroughly before doing my own. Presently I am shopping for a modern looking tapered pair (is that an oxymoron?).
- fitted t-shirts. I prefer scoop necks. Jewel necks and square necks are also good. If you ever see me in a v-neck, know that it is a compromise of some kind. Oh, and I consider pullover sweaters t-shirts.
- sleeveless sheath dresses. Never short, but knee-length or mid-calf both work for me. Since I don’t wear dresses often, this style is a personal staple because it can be worn year round.
- athletic-inspired flats.
- wool or linen trousers. For summer, this bends a little to include short-sleeved pants in cotton sheeting (but no wool!).
- pencil skirts. With my silhouette and style personality, this has always been my skirt shape. Did I mention I’ve never favored short skirts?
- fitted jackets/blazers. Even my favorite coats have this flavor, being tailored and wool.
- Button-front, collared shirts. Sleeveless and long-sleeve are perrennial wardrobe staples, and currently I am sick to death of three-quarter sleeves and craving short sleeves. I especially love a semi-drapy natural fabric like very light-weight cotton or silk. Functionally in my wardrobe, these may serve as a combination scarf and skivvies.
- Cordovan leather. One of the most colorful and versatile neutrals, cordovan is technically a brown that appears almost burgundy or plum. Like black, it can be worn with black or brown.
- Suede, especially in colors. It’s just soft and friendly. What can I say?
(I considered listing skirt suits, but decided #6 & #7 covered that. Actually, I’ve been sort of looking for a new suit for several years, without success.) I have two skirt suits I am enjoying wearing these days: a brown wool birdseye tweed and a black and white silk tweed. Item number 9 is the only look on the list I am currently reconsidering.
Well, there it is. What are your top 10 wardrobe staples?
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