Do you have a 'uniform' ?
Many male designers, when interviewed, say they wear a 'uniform' to work; Marc Jacobs wore button-downs and jeans, back in the day when he dressed more conservatively (or just plain dressed). Others favour white tees with Japanese jeans, or reveal that they have eighteen identical suits.An petite octogenarian artist in New York says she wears black yoga pants and crisp mens' white shirts (which she buys at Goodwill), with a thermal top under her shirt in winter.
My petite aunt made a dressmaker suit in various fabrics, and wore only that style all the decades I remember her. Her daughters begged her to vary her wardrobe, but she had found her look.
I wore a school uniform from age 12 through 17: gray flannel pleated skirt and blazer, white blouse. I liked the relief of not having to figure out an outfit every day, but think I was an exception. We spent the weekends in minis and beads.
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simplicity and ease of a uniform still beckon. Mine could be- Pants: Matte jersey wide leg
- Sweater: Silk or wool knit; fine cotton in summer
- Accessory: An Indian or Italian shawl- a stack of various colours and patterns
Oh no, I'm pretty much aiming toward pajamas, a female Hugh Hefner!
I admired the salwar kameez (below) when I was in India, and might choose it if brave enough.If you designed your own 'uniform' what might it be?
Do you have, if not a uniform, a dependable combination in which you feel great?
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I think I like variety too much to have one.
If I had to, it would probably be a skirt, usually calf length with unusual construction, with knee high boots, a knit top and cardigan or jacket, and a great pendant.
My work uniform is minimal, easily updated and I keep it separate from my normal clothes and don't wear it when off duty.
I used to wear strictly pants suits (oh so easy to get dressed in the mornings!), but that feels too formal these days for our office environment.
All the same, I do have several uniform-like combinations I gravitate towards -- there's a basic shift dress I've been able to pick up a few variations of the last year or so, and I'm thinking of having it made in a range of fabrics. And I do tend to be rather uniform in the way I wear jeans (dark wash, slight flare, long cardigan, or v-neck pullover with scarf). I also love a combination of interesting skirt with more conservative v-neck top and knee-high boots.
Hmmmm, although I like several typical combinations, I'm getting that I wouldn't want to return to the uniform days of my youth -- clearly, I like variety!
materfamilias: I too keep thinking "dressmaker to copy this" but fear disappointment. V-nekc pus scarf my spring fabblack too.
Pseu: Occasionally I have to wear full corporate drag and it just about kills me, especially pantyhose and heels.
Alienne: These days I blur the off-work and at-work line (skirts, pants), but like you wear jackets for a note of authority.
Imogen: "Calf length with unusual construction" is the skirt I always look for! ANd great pendant- yum!
unfortunately, most of my vests have worn out and there are no replacements available. i've looked into having them made, but the cost of materials and fiding a real tailor are prohibitive.
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