Uniformity

We've been doing a lot of thinking lately about various grand, overarching themes with regard to the topic of dressing oneself. I think we can all understand and agree that far beyond just the practicalities of wearing garments, one's clothes are always, whether one likes it or not, communicating with the world. As daunting as that may be, it is a reality and facing such, we've come to believe in certain strategies that make life easier and certainly more aesthetically pleasing.

Does anyone else subscribe to the value of a personal uniform? If t-shirt and jeans springs to mind yes, that's sort of what we're talking about but unfortunately while that is a uniform it's not, barring James Dean, personal. We're looking for a signature look rather than a look that says "hipster" or "investment banker." It doesn't have to be groundbreaking but it does have to be specific. Karl Lagerfeld and Coco Chanel spring to mind.

Of course, this concept can stretch outside the realm of fashion. It definitely includes haircuts. Think the Anna Wintour bob, this woman cut her hair that way in the 70s and it still somehow looks fresh today. We're impressed. We think red lipstick falls in this category. Really anything appearance-related that can stand the test of time, looks good, and becomes a portion of one's identity qualifies.

We haven't quite defined our version of the personal uniform yet but we are continually adopting and refining the principles of simplify, edit, and streamline.