Is it by the names they wear on their back or legs? By a trend they follow? Or by being outlandish? Well, many people might say any of the three mentioned just now or come up with their own definition for it. But, I believe that the stylish people or best dressed are those that can look great with what they already have. Why? Well let’s first look at someone that believes that they have to constantly update their closet to be considered stylish.
If you are in a constant need to be updating your wardrobe, how can you know what your own sense of style is if you have to constantly be going out of your of way look for something new? Obviously though, there is absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself to a few new things now and then. But, to go to the extent that in order to be well dressed you have to buy more and more can be a tad bit absurd. You never experiment with what you already have and you will have a tough time dressing yourself because you have so much clothes. And at least in my experience when that happens, you assemble an outfit that in the end your not comfortable with. But what about trying what one might consider the opposite? Experimenting with what you already have.
Sometimes we all (whether we care for fashion or not) think we need to update our wardrobe. But, sometimes we become careless to realize that sometimes we can create new outfits with what we already have. Sometimes we also find clothes we haven’t worn in a while. Is it in style? Who cares. Your dressing YOURSELF and no one else. And if you know that you can pair it with other items then you just saved yourself a trip to the mall. Example: Let’s it’s winter and you find a beautiful cashmere sweater. It fits great on you, it’s warm, comfortable. But, for some reason the people at GQ (men) or Vogue (women) say, “Colors, colors, colors, why dress all drab and down?…..” But, you really like that sweater and you know how to pair it up with different items. Maybe you have a pair of corduroy pants, or some nice slacks of a few colors. Are you really going to let someone else dictate how you should dress? Or are you going to let other’s know that you know how to dress and don’t need anyone else to tell you because your all right? Sometimes though when your in a rut it can be hard to dress yourself. So why not get some inspiration?
I don’t care who you are, but there are those days where you don’t know what to wear. Well in those cases you can look up for ideas. Maybe a color, or outfit can be your source of inspiration and translate that into whatever you own already. IF you can re-interpret some other piece to your own way of thinking then I would consider said person to be one of style. Why? Because said person knows how to dress other ways while not having to break the bank and be smart enough with what they already have. Or maybe you can just stick to one way of dressing and even then be presentable. Own your look.
Confidence I also believe (your free to disagree at any time) plays a giant role when it comes to dressing well. You can own a Proenza Schouler dress paired of with a Hermes (my laptop doesn’t have the accent mark sorry) and a nice pair of black Louboutins and still be uncomfortable. Others will notice that and will think, “That person doesn’t know how to dress.” Or, “she (he) looks so uncomfortable in that.” Now many people have said that you have to suffer for fashion. But, really? Your going to make yourself suffer trying to please others instead of dressing in ways you know are pleasing and comfortable?
So to end this once and for all. I believe the best dressed person is one that can work with what they have. Ciao tutti.
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