Wednesday, February 25, 2009

clothes talk

Sorting through my wardrobe in preparation for 6 months of clothes-shopping-barren Yellowknife, I've noticed some repeat items that I buy again and again- in many different varieties, brands and fabrics- but still the same specific thing.
It is a difficult choice to decide which of them I want to bring- because there are so MANY, and yet I love them all.
This is because I wear them incessantly.
This is because I am completely obsessed with them.

This is what's called a signature look, though. And this is mine down pat:
- Black long-sleeved blazers: I love the way they can dress up a pair of jeans or be dressed down with a printed t-shirt. I've got a collection for every season and occasion (nearly...) whether 3/4 length sleeve or velvet or cotton jersey or lightweight or outdoor-weight. At last count I had nearly 10.

- Flat, knee-high, lace-up boots (black): You simply can't beat the lace-up variety. I wear them every day. When it comes to boot shopping, I shun all other varieties. But when I encounter a lace-up pair, I must have it. I've tried different variations (high heels, calf/ankle height, no-lace) and they simply don't work for me. Call it the Daria and/or Jane syndrome. That shit was all about me.

- Long hooded sweaters (black): The absolute ultimate in lounging gear. And they've got to be long: I'm talking butt-length- or longer. I don't get to wear them enough as I work every day, but I've got half a dozen stuffed in a shelf for single, glorious, warm moments. I've got a knee-length zip-up hoodie that is the only thing I've worn enough to warrant multiple repairs and I'm going to own it forever.

What is your signature style?

2 comments:

Joshua said...

Slap-you-in-the-face Bright T-shirts with crazy electro logos, words, images, etc.

Throw on a pair of jeans and optional scarf or bandana around the neck and you basically have me.

I am trying to grow out of this, though.

Good luck packing. Packing my life in two suit cases and two carry-ons was hell...

La said...

Hmm! Good question!

I would say jeans, my fake chucks, some sort of drapey shirt AND/OR a cardigan and tank and/or tee, and a colourful printed scarf.

I COVET THOSE FLUEVOG BOOTS!!!