Proportions – Leg Length
13 Jul
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When Clothes Stand The Test Of Time
17 Jun
The photo above is of Princess Anne at the races at Royal Ascot recently.
The second photo (below) is Princess Anne at a Royal engagement wearing the same outfit in 1980.
The next photos are at the races in 1983, 1991 and 2011.
I doubt that many of us could say we’ve worn an outfit like this, over 35 years.
I’ve looked at it closely to see if anything has been altered to modernise it and I don’t believe anything has. (Apart from wearing a different glove, shoe, hat and brooch) The lapel, shoulders, hem length, waist seams, width of sleeve, which are often adjusted to modernise a piece, all appear to be unchanged.
I’d be very happy if a piece in my wardrobe stood the test of time and had the regular wears, that this has.
If there was ever a good advertisement for adding classic quality pieces to your wardrobe, this is one.
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Do You Wear A Uniform?
10 Jun
If you’ve seen the TV show, Shark Tank you’ll be familiar with Naomi Simson.
What you might have also noticed, if you’ve watched it a few times, is that Naomi only ever wears red. It’s her unique signature look.
Wearing the same thing or a variation of it every day is just like wearing a uniform.
I tend to wear a bit of a uniform when life’s busy and I don’t have a lot of time to put much thought into outfit planning.
I”ll find myself often wearing slim jeans, a blazer and pumps. It works for me because it’s simple and stress free. (I consciously made a decision to simplify and streamline my wardrobe when I changed careers) It makes me feel comfortable and confident and most importantly, like myself.
Some people like to have a wardrobe full of lots of color, pattern and various styles and wear something different each day according to how they feel or what they’re doing – others like to keep it as easy as possible and have a uniform.
I think the most important thing, if you decide to wear a uniform, is to not get bored with it and find yourself in a style rut.
For example, if jeans are your thing, try different styles, if you like to only wear flat shoes make sure they’re fabulous and if you prefer to always wear black, ensure you wear lots of different fabrics, textures and shapes. …and of course, always remember to decorate.
Naomi might only wear red, but she never looks boring.
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