Ive recently started to develop an appreciation for 1950s style fashion. I decided to give it a go to see if it would suit my body shape. I was so fed up of feeling uncomfortable, even if i looked okayish i felt uncomfortable all the time. It was starting to affect my mood.
Something we aren't always taught is how to look after yourself. How to look smart and put together and comfortable. We think of self care as a pj day and munching on chocolate (or i do). Self care for myself doesn't mean self neglect, rest yes but giving yourself a manicure or trying a new hairstyle isn't vain or a stereotype ive come to realise it helps you face the day. One of the best things I've ever got for myself is a dressing table. Somewhere to take five minutes before the day starts.
I have also come to the conclusion that modern trousers for women suck. So do the stretchy tshirts with zero boob room. Its hard to explain how it affects my mood when your just uncomfortable all day, pulling your trousers up or your t shirt down so its not under your arms.
I tried wearing a skirt below knee length and a top like blouse. It's comfer than any pj set, jeans or yoga pants. This is why maxi dresses are so popular. They are comfy.
They knew how to make stuff that lasted longer than 6 months and more importantly they made stuff for boobs and hips.
'There is no fashion without foundations' Christian Dior.
Since the evil of low rise 90s jeans ... i say evil because it was impossible to find something if you had a shelf. This is why hoodies tied around the waist was a thing ... it was necessary. But we have forgotten what foundations even are. The woman in a body con dress all smart and sexy .... doesn't look like that without spanx or a girdle.
Meanwhile we are all looking going 'damn i wish i looked like that'. The secret? Foundations. I will be looking into this more but there is also a reason i liked leggings at one point because tights suck too. I found a good alternative recently that doesn't involve leggings :)
How i look put together and smart while comfortable is amazing to me because its often one or the other but the fact 30s 40s and 50s clothes were cut to fit curves rather than stretch to them really does help.
I love the suits too ... i have a shopping list. I need more funds. Thing is it's almost 'cool' and 'authentic' to look not put together now and because its not common knowledge how it's done people can react in ways that aren't fun. Thinking your conforming to a stereotype or assuming you think everyone should conform to a 'dress code'.
Not having a dress code isn't a bad thing but i do like to leave work at work and getting changed or wearing suits helps me. Maybe this is why i was a bit lost as a student? If i dressed like i wanted to as a student some can see it as arogance or self righteous and a stereotype.
But the thing no one ever tells you its comfer. I was fed up of feeling frumpy. That's right jeans suck. It's not you that's the issue its the clothes. Even if (like me) you wanted to get healthier (ive lost two dress sizes) modern clothes are still uncomfortable. So remember cotton, linen, silk satin and wool are breathable thus comfy. Especially linen in the summer.
It really surprised me the effect it's had on my mood. I wasn't expecting it and its made me appreciate the level of craftsmanship that used to exist. As well as how good you look but your not wearing yoga pants.
It's just a matter of seeing how i can get away with this style today.
Rose x
