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Posted by Dain, Wednesday, November 08, 2006 2:54 PM (Eastern)
I've been trying to get away from the mentality that I need more clothes than I functionally need. It is much harder than I thought.
First, it's all fine to speak of fashion as commodity fetishism, artistry in fashion, and fashion as a social expression. All of these things, our site is devoted to. This is not the suggestion that anyone ever wear anything unflattering simply to make a statement. I just don't see the need to buy everything that Lucky or Vogue suggests I buy. And, I've never really explored basics. I've never so much as owned a white t-shirt.
Still, it's hard. I'm used to very complicated clothes, one way or another. It's no coincidence that the first thing I chose was this henley from Urban Outfitters:
Hmm... so maybe my strategy might be to buy a handful of interesting tees? After about a day to two days, it starts to get dirty. So I should have at least eight or so. Trouble is, "interesting tees" is a category like "interesting flats", always open. I'm only going to buy ones that look just right, however. And they'll all be very different from each other.
I really haven't found a sweater/jacket/sweatshirt layer that is "just right" yet. It's hard to say without wearing any.
Adam + Eve $295. Grey is neutral, this must be supersoft, molds to the body good. I like how it's kind of grandpa-ish, but sleek. I have grey pants. Wish this were in... what color? White? Lilac? Something that brightens my face.
Hmm... this is very clean, sculptured, ladylike. It's basic, but clearly made with love. Hard to say, really, until you try it on, but I do know that high cinched waists always flatter me. I almost want to say it's too much, though?
It seems I'm not the only one who is craving a more basic palette. Just got a new issue of Vogue today and what do I see? A countdown of the most luxe basics (See by Chloé pants, shirts by Nili Lotan, Trovata, Brooks Brothers, Pink and Steven Alan, knits from Alexander Wang, Adam+Eve, and even J. Crew, tees from Neal Sperling and Splendid, and the T. Anthony tote. I kind of want them all. In addition, there are articles on Katayone Adeli (the pantsmaster is back!) and the Olsens' new line of hyperluxe tees, The Row.
Labels: adam + eve, fashion, personal, pucci, style, urban outfitters
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1:43 AM,
You're still thinking of clothing as art, that's the thing. It's probably more of a strength than a weakness. Or...? It's just different.
I've always preferred function, myself. Even my concept of making jewelry is more functional than decorative. I know that is not how most people think...but a single piece of jewelry can completely change the flavor of an outfit. Having lots of jewelry is cheaper than having lots of clothes, as long as you make the jewelry. It's not exactly a status thing, it's more something people can't put their finger on, since the majority of my designs are unique.
I like that grey sweater better than the white one.
4:44 PM,
I don't think I'd be satisfied with clothing NOT as an art, though. It's sort of like how you minimalize a stash, you know? Look for holy grails? I mean, if I'm going to wear these clothes every day, instead of all those sophisticated, tailored looks, there's gotta be an aesthetic reason behind it. For me, at least. Otherwise, what's the fun?
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