TODAY'S STYLE THOUGHT
Appreciation v. application : Not everything is meant for you.
I had a consult with a styling client the other day that sparked a lot of productive conversation and inspiration and decided…
I should share some of the tips, tricks, thoughts and machinations that come to mind, at any given time, week to week.
and hopefully it helps you as much as it helps me.
TODAY’S STYLE THOUGHT:
Appreciation v. application : Not everything is meant for you.
I’ve said this about trends but, I think it runs deeper than that if you are a true lover of fashion.
When you consume, absorb, study, appreciate and love fashion it can be very easy to get pulled in every direction. Your closet can start to look less curated and become dysfunctional- unable to support your actual needs.
I might sound like a broken record but, it bears repeating-
the only way to have a closet full of things that are reliable (meaning you feel good in them 9 out of 10 times) and a true reflection of your style is
TO KNOW YOURSELF.
and in the case of fashion admiration, this becomes even more important.
It makes the art of discernment easier…
Being able to objectively decide based on a subjectively response.
I’ll use myself as an example.
First, something I wore and second,
something I didn’t buy:
This is me, pre-2020 in Milan before a night at La Scala (how fancy and fun). I really wanted to experiment with juxtaposition - the mix of feminine and masculine, with casual and dressy.
While I’d say I achieved the overall goal, I failed when it came to implementing it in a way that fully embraced my personal style. Even though I love (and still love) this style of dress, I’m not a tulle, A-line kind of gal. Had I worn a sleeker navy blue dress in maybe a satin or silk with this jacket… It would’ve been a 10/10.
The next is something I decided not to buy:
This stunning Costarellos dress is something that stopped me in my tracks.
The fabrication. The mix of velvet and lace. The color.
After sitting with the overwhelming feeling of WOW for a few minutes, I decided this was just appreciation.
In no way would the application address my needs and personal style.
I don’t wear lace. Nor do I prefer incredibly warm, rich colors. I do not attend events whether dinners or parties or weddings frequently enough to buy this. I don’t normally prefer a sleeve that billows. And that higher neckline would make my already short neck look even shorter.
But the old me? I would’ve purchased it in a second.
I hope everyone has a great day.
(Also, please, someone buy that dress and make sure to show me. It’s so beautiful.)
xx,
Jenn