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?
Ok I have been meaning to comment since 12 mins after you posted this, but due to my office list of 'blocked sites' I couldn't access your comments page. But now after hours of fiddling around on company time I have figured out how to get around the firewall and can now tweet and comment my litte heart out during the workday! WHOO HOOO
ReplyDeleteAnyway on to your post....(few and far between but that's ok cause its your blog and you post when you want - so dont let anyone discourage you if you dont post often....except for me I will always hassle you because I love it when your blog goes 'bold' on my Google Reader telling me I have unread material to dive into!!)
Anyway, I love how you describe each part of your outfit in detail - makes me smile and know that I'm not the only one who does that!
I think you have great fahion sense all around and would love to go out with you as my arm candy sometime in the near future ;)