Cardigan Empire

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.

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