So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about style. I recently went on a buying spree of what I would call wardrobe basics. I bought some basic sweaters and some button downs that can be paired with many other things in my already extensive wardrobe. PS, I’m PISSED I got rid of all my skinny clothes two years ago thinking “I’ll never get back into these pants”. Ugghh!! And quite honestly, the one pair of Kenneth Cole jeans I kept (because they were Kenneth Cole Jeans) are even a tad too big.
What has recently struck me is that it really doesn’t take a whole lot of effort to look good. Clothes are clothes. Why is it more difficult to put on a pair of nice slacks than a pair of jeans? I realize that the comfort level may be slightly less, but I’m not talking about a wearing a suit every day. I am talking about simple classy ensembles that just look
good.Last night I had the opportunity to go to opening night of a stage show here in Chicago. There were plenty of press and guests of the producers on hand. I must say, my date and I looked pretty damn hot. I was dressed in a pair of charcoal slacks, a French cuff shirt with a black sweater vest complete with a black belted trench coat. She was dressed in a black skirt with a royal purple top and a Vera Wang clutch. Again hot!
I think I have pretty good taste in clothes, sometimes too good of taste. I tend to be drawn to all that is DKNY, Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole. I know it’s not THE most high end, but it
ain’t cheap. However, I recently found some pretty affordable basics places like Old Navy and of course the Banana Republic Outlet. I purchased some sweaters and sweater vests that I can pair with one of the MANY button downs I own. To add even more variety, all you have to do is switch up the pants. Grey, navy, black and tan slacks and a pair of black, indigo and light blue jeans are really all you need. Okay…go!So I ask… why is it so difficult to look good? It’s not. It just takes you NOT being lazy. You don’t need to shop J Crew, Banana and Bloomie’s to create style. You just need to get off of your ass. Just so we’re clear, I highly SUGGEST shopping at the stores mentioned above. I’m just saying it’s not absolutely necessary.
Did I seriously just blog about fashion?
