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Posted by Dain, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 12:09 AM (Eastern)
You may have noticed I don't blog much about makeup any more. I've settled. More or less, my stash has reached a point where it doesn't require much editing. So, I have turned my attention to my wardrobes, both clothing and perfume—yes, yes, I am anal, but "it gives [me] a sense of control in a world full of chaos" (Clueless). The Mnemonic Sense chronicles my attempts to make sense of the mad world of perfumery, and this, Closet Confidential, is all about getting my closet in order. As I explain in the Introduction, my mission is "a wardrobe so intensely minimal that it will fit in a single (but generous) piece of luggage, impeccably chosen for seamless mixing and matching, yet is completely expressive. A high order, but why not?" It is based on the premise that one approaches a wardrobe more intelligently for travel—at least I do, because I hate dragging around heavy luggage—but progress has been slow, because unlike perfumes, you can't sample clothing. All the same, I'm hoping that once I'm through, I'm through, as I have become largely insusceptible to trends.
So far, it has been a thought experiment, and I'd gotten as far as tees and knits, but fantasy has now turned to reality: in a few months, I may be headed over to Korea to teach. I really must reckon with myself in earnest, how much clothing can I really live with?
So, if you do not mind, I am going to wipe the slate clean. An entire wardrobe, to fit into that berry American Apparel Weekender Duffle Bag ($32). Alternatively, I'd be the coolest of all backpackers with this convertible bag from Alexandra Cassaniti ($320), but I object to the expense and the size (3264 cubic inches: I'm not minimalist enough for that—a week I could manage, but not a year):
Let the games begin (again). I'm thinking these will be the main categories, which are more or less divided by function, but are subject to edits, as it's a work in progress:
- lingerie & loungewear
pants & skirts
tees & knits
blouses & buttondowns
sweaters
layers
dresses
coats
bags
shoes
jewelry
beauty
other
Labels: alexandra cassaniti, american apparel, closet confidential
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