The questions on my parka thread got me thinking about style. I've been struggling to define my style for some time, partly because I feel like I don't really have one! But some words that resonate with me are rugged, casual, classic, comfortable, simple, perhaps edgy.
Even when I'm dressed up I am a bit casual, and I rarely go anywhere that requires dressing up beyond dark wash jeans and a nice top. My style is not sporty, exactly, but I do spend a fair amount of time outdoors. My most common outfit is jeans, boots, and a trench or jean jacket, often with a wool baseball or baker boy cap. I find myself drawn to a combination of classic British country style stuff (tweed, houndstooth, riding boots, hacking jackets, wool sweaters), menswear (suits, blazers, waistcoats, brogues), rock/goth/punk/edgy (leather, denim, Doc Martens, cowboy boots, black), and resort wear for the summer (loose linen trousers, maxi dresses, comfy sandals, giant sunglasses, sun hats).
I prefer a balanced (vs. minimal or maximal) and modern look, sometimes playful, but I try to avoid girly or twee stuff. I like big earrings and ethnic jewellery but lately I rarely wear necklaces. I'm not that fond of brown or tan, but prefer grey, black and white, graphic patterns, cool and saturated colors. I aspire to look authoritative and confident, but relaxed and comfortable at the same time. My main figure-flattering priority is to minimize my apple belly while emphasizing my hourglass-y waist, so to that end I like a tiny bit of bombshell but not much oversized or waist-surrendering stuff. I'm not too worried about looking taller or avoiding leg-shortening looks. I am appallingly lazy about my appearance, and I rarely wear makeup or do anything to my hair aside from letting it dry in its naturally curly state. I still have something of a student perspective, which is mainly manifested in my penchant for enormous tote bags stuffed with gadgets and notebooks, jeans, and comfortable shoes.
So, what does that add up to? Tweed rock? Perpetual student? Or just plain confused?
Even when I'm dressed up I am a bit casual, and I rarely go anywhere that requires dressing up beyond dark wash jeans and a nice top. My style is not sporty, exactly, but I do spend a fair amount of time outdoors. My most common outfit is jeans, boots, and a trench or jean jacket, often with a wool baseball or baker boy cap. I find myself drawn to a combination of classic British country style stuff (tweed, houndstooth, riding boots, hacking jackets, wool sweaters), menswear (suits, blazers, waistcoats, brogues), rock/goth/punk/edgy (leather, denim, Doc Martens, cowboy boots, black), and resort wear for the summer (loose linen trousers, maxi dresses, comfy sandals, giant sunglasses, sun hats).
I prefer a balanced (vs. minimal or maximal) and modern look, sometimes playful, but I try to avoid girly or twee stuff. I like big earrings and ethnic jewellery but lately I rarely wear necklaces. I'm not that fond of brown or tan, but prefer grey, black and white, graphic patterns, cool and saturated colors. I aspire to look authoritative and confident, but relaxed and comfortable at the same time. My main figure-flattering priority is to minimize my apple belly while emphasizing my hourglass-y waist, so to that end I like a tiny bit of bombshell but not much oversized or waist-surrendering stuff. I'm not too worried about looking taller or avoiding leg-shortening looks. I am appallingly lazy about my appearance, and I rarely wear makeup or do anything to my hair aside from letting it dry in its naturally curly state. I still have something of a student perspective, which is mainly manifested in my penchant for enormous tote bags stuffed with gadgets and notebooks, jeans, and comfortable shoes.
So, what does that add up to? Tweed rock? Perpetual student? Or just plain confused?
