Mother Winters had to check out the contents of wardrobe inventory because certain toddlers pined to wear multiple ensembles at once. A single frock could only be made better when layered by yet another frock, and possibly another, and if needed yet another . . . and another?
Anyways, I began fancying frippery in the early years of my minority. And since then, I have rambled through manifold style transformations.
The joy of fresh white Easter gloves and matching hats, progressed into a trademark twinned plaid skirt and blouse paired under an embellished cardigan.
High school was a fashion experimentation epoch. Freshman dramatics involved an outfit Violet Beauregard would have envied: Velvet indigo jumper, matte indigo stockings, over a glossy indigo shell. And the Rocky Inspired ensemble, a sporty black and white sport suit with matching trainers. Believe me, they were cute in their own quirky way.
During my junior and senior “Trump” years, I worked at a financial firm and wore a business suit four days a week. Usually succinct sheaths with long jackets and pockets where I kept my very own business cards.
As an adult, we are all called on to blossom into our own brand of vogue: something consistent, something distinct, something signature.
So come and bloom. We shall reflect on the history of fashion, diverging into five breeds of style, and finally developing our own signature style.
In the meantime, post a comment about one of your most memorable signature ensembles.
Cheerio contessas
Dare I reveal I was a HUGE fan of 70’s polyester long after that decade had passed. Pink polka dot lounge suits and lime green checkered button downs were just a few gems in my closet. (Jr. High was a rough fashion patch for me). I still have an affinity for all things retro. Just trying to learn from you how to go with vintage inspired pieces as opposed to garage sale ensembles: )
P.S. Those pics of you are scrumptious.
Thoughts of a certain upcoming holiday have me recalling a certain 7th grade party. I sported red velvet “Ditto” pants. They had an upside down U that went up one leg, across the bum and down the other leg. This was topped off by a long sleeeved, cream colored velour v neck top. Sweet!
Denim skorts with a green rayon blouse, white knee socks, and black and white, chunk-heeled wingtips.
OR, red jeans with a very colorfully embroidered Mexican blouse, and low, plaited pigtails. Rainbow bright anyone?
Up until about 8th grade, I could always be found sporting a cutesy variety of home-made clothes. So cool, I tell you what.
After a lot of silent blog-stalking I finally decided to comment. I’m excited for this topic of finding our own style. You don’t know how much you’re helping a desperate housewife in Idaho. . .
In 7th grade, I was into themes. I had a red stiped blouse that I would pair with the eagle bolo tie (Yes, bolo tie) that I carved myself. I also had the black boots and floral jumpsuit combo, the “save the whales” shirt and knee high combo, and the lacey-floral twinset that I made in home-ec. It’s embarrassing, still.
I love those adorable baby Reachel pics!!
I wore way to many little silk ties (bows at the neck) with crewneck sweaters in high school. ::sigh::
Mid 80’s. Madonna. I was the only one who showed up at the birthday party wearing a lacy, flouncy purple skirt and top with white tights and purple socks.
I was teased mercilessly. It hurt.
I would do it again in a second.
Junior high was my first fashion playground. (EARLY 80’s) I liked making preppy unpredictable. Jumper, collared shirt, penny loafers, and then a guy’s tie. I felt rebellious and EDGY.
I wore it for my 5th grade class pictures- a one of a kind, one piece jumpsuit(?) my mother made for me- I thought it was the coolest outfit EVER. It was black with multi-colored flourescent bows and polka dots all over. I wore shiny black shoes with white socks to complete the ensamble.