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Thursday, April 21, 2005

Wardrobe Philosophy

Below, Ann asked whether I have a wardrobe philosophy. I don't. Do you? I open the forum for discussion.

Eric said...: I do have one, though I don't think I've ever articulated it before. Until about four years ago, my philosophy was Comfort Before Style, and since comfort for me was defined as lots of big sweaters, I lived my philosophy. In general I've always felt more secure the more covered-up I am, but nothing changes a wardrobe philosophy like a new girlfriend who doesn't so much dig the wardrobe.

The big sweaters are in drawers now and come out occasionally in winter. For the most part, though, I am pleased to have been introduced to Gap oxfords and t-shirts, which compose most of my daily outfits now. And I'm extremely comfortable in them, and it occurs to me that part of the reason for that is that I know I look pretty good in them, that I wear them well, that they (gasp!) fit me.

My mistake before had been in thinking that comfort only comes one way; the truth is that you can feel more comfortable just by knowing you don't dress like a middle-school hobo anymore.; 8:43 AM
kStyle said...: "a middle school hobo"--I LOVE it; 8:57 AM