Day 2 - Unusual Pairings
All black is not my thing so need to add some color to break it up.
May 21st, 2024
The November 1988 Vogue cover stands out as one of the most legendary covers in the magazine’s history. Why? It was the first time jeans were featured. Cerf de Dudzeele paired a $10,000 couture jacket with $50 jeans. Now, I’m not saying that any of the pieces I put together on a regular basis are anywhere near this but I like the contrast of the pairings.
My weekly outfits follow a loose schedule of what to wear each day of the week. The purpose is to diminish your decision fatigue in the morning when choosing an outfit by having a sort of uniform preset. My Tuesday guidelines are to wear a form of trouser (I’ve accumulated quite a few during my quest to “dress for the job you want”). The night before, I picked out what I was going to wear and then packed it up in my backpack to take to the gym the following morning. As I was getting ready to leave today, the handmade clay bead necklace I have on caught my eye and threw it on last minute. I’m not the most crafty and this is not my best work but it reminds me of the nights spent with my girlfriends making jewelry and puts a smile on my face. Is that not the best accessory of all?
Sometimes, the simplest things can create immense value. Whether they are material or intangible, strive for balance. Today wasn’t my finest day and I think my outfit choice reflects how I was feeling. My necklace, although small and silly, was just the contrast I needed.
