Comments on: why do we wear what we wear?

By: (not so) random links | bits and bobbins

(not so) random links | bits and bobbins — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:26:07 +0000

[...] with our clothing and other complimentary accoutrements (i touched upon this a great deal in my why do we wear what we wear? post). sometimes, though, we may think we’re expressing and intend to express something with [...]

By: Patter Romany » Insulation

Patter Romany » Insulation — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:54:05 +0000

[...] A few weeks ago, Tricia put a question to everyone out there: Why do you wear what you wear? [...]

By: lyn

lyn — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:24:45 +0000

ha….i’m always trying to PLAY UP my tiny chest and slim waist - while downplaying my hips/thighs/butt/legs! just the opposite really enjoyed reading about what goes into your choices.

By: Miss

Miss — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:15:25 +0000

I look younger than I am (24), so I avoid anything too “cute,” and probably err on the side of not being feminine enough, except Sundays when I wear skirts to church. I don’t dress super-casual for the same reason. I’m a computer programmer, so at work I try to find a balance between dressing professionally and fitting in with a traditionally geeky profession.

I love sleek, simple lines, which generally translates into a classic look with few accessories. However, I’m happiest when I take occasional risks and indulge my own whims, so I do have some funky pieces and looks. Color-wise I adore black, white, and red. I don’t feel very skilled at working with color (and feel disorganized if I wear too many at once), so I wear those a lot.

I don’t aim for “sexy’ per se, but I do wear clothes that fit well and are attractive. I generally concentrate on the overall look rather than one particular piece, and it all has to work aesthetically. I know what works on me and looks good, and if I’m wearing something that’s not quite right, I’m less confident.

Could go on and on…what a great topic! I wish I could listen in on some people’s thoughts and decisions as they stand in front of their closets each morning.

By: Design for Mankind

Design for Mankind — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:31:15 +0000

Oh my Lord; I feel like I’ve just had a style lesson that I should be paying for! Thanks for the visual tour into your style (which is fantastic). I would reveal why I dress the way I do, but unfortunately, it has every bit to do with my lack of laundering motivation and an over-abundance of my husband’s work shirts. Eek!

By: la_meow

la_meow — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:08:20 +0000

i usually dress for comfort, i love jeans and cotton materials. i also like to find stuff that flatters my figure. i am attracted to odd, bizarre, beautiful, colorful, kitschy and arty things, so naturally i like clothes like that.

By: Rachelle Nicolette

Rachelle Nicolette — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:54:25 +0000

basically, i dress in what makes me happy. i end up wearing a lot of dresses. lots and lots of dresses: sundresses, shifts, t-shirt dresses from american apparel, anything. i don’t like how pants feel.

work is a different story. i’m a lawyer, and i try to avoid the work-suit look. i like sexy secretary outfits: blousy blouses and pencil skirts.

also, i like to look like i’m put together. there’s a difference between that and looking like you’re trying too hard. of course, i avoid the latter. a good collection of colorful, cute shoes usually saves me if i’m running out the door.

great post, tricia!

By: Ally

Ally — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:37:40 +0000

I am also very busty– but I have always felt that accentuating my waist made me look even more top heavy– because I am so short waisted my breast look like they come straight out from my waist. It’s an extra challenge. Also, for most of my life I have shied away from dressing “sexy” as the attention I would get would be OTT.

I don’t necessarily want to hide my breasts anymore– I have made peace with them, but I still want to dress somewhat modestly. Revealing a peek is sexier anyway.

But really I dress with a sense of humor and whimsy– I like to take a bit of a risk when I get dressed. Maybe it’s the contrarian in me! When I see other people doing the same it totally excites me and fills me with joy. I wish more people were lighthearted and daring in what they wear– it would make life a lot more fun.

By: laura

laura — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:29:05 +0000

this was an interesting and great post! (:
i think i’m motivated by similiar things as you:
- flattering my body (i’m quite tall and have a small bust which i both don’t want to show too much)
- look creative and a bit different than everyone else
- being comfortable
- feeling good at the special place or on the occasion i’m attending (mostly school, but i dress a bit differently when going to parties etc.)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:42:39 +0000

Hi there, I may have commented this before, but I want you to know that:
I love fashion and style and attitude.
You and your site and your community of remixers have absolutely tranformed my garmentual life!
You have given me confidence to just go for things that I think may look good, to mix it up, to just try, to not take things too seriously and to love dressing up and mixing up. And to bring things together in a way that I wanted to but wasn’t really sure how to. It makes dressing fun and a little adventure. And the reactions of others have been so positive too. I haven’t changed, just things came together in a more confident and put together way.
I love your site, your style and what you and your community brings to people.
You’re a legend! ThanksXXXXXX