I told Blokey about my self imposed goal of not buying new clothes (with some stipulations) for a year, and he was both pleased and incredulous. I told him how I have beautiful clothes that I don't even wear, and I can't justify buying more (new or thrifted) when there are clothes languishing for non use. This is Exhibit A: a SKFK (a Skunkfunk offshoot) dress, purchased over 2 years ago at Cliche (in Minneapolis). I like the cut and the color (evidently, this wide band below the bust, gathers at the bust, and the A line cut above the kneed cut flatter a long torso-ed, smaller chested woman as myself). It's also a wrap dress, and has a fun exposed zipper detail on the left side. It cost a pretty penny, but I was all "I'll support a smaller Spanish brand and a local boutique!"
Yet I don't wear this often for a couple reasons.
1) I don't know how to layer it (the kimono sleeves do not take well to a cardigan)
2) It wrinkles easily (hence I am usually a knits gal)
3) I fear there are problems with fit.
4) I didn't realize it at the time, but there is a pretty strong "World of Suzy Wong" theme to the design.
As a women who would happily drape myself exclusively in knit fabrics until I die (not knit pants exclusively, but I could go skirt/dress/leggings instead), I am awkward and uncomfortable in fitted woven, stiffer fabrics. Observe the back view:
The puckering just below the waist band makes me wonder if this is too tight.
Reverse Wonder Woman, for A-Dubs
Yet I don't wear this often for a couple reasons.
1) I don't know how to layer it (the kimono sleeves do not take well to a cardigan)
2) It wrinkles easily (hence I am usually a knits gal)
3) I fear there are problems with fit.
4) I didn't realize it at the time, but there is a pretty strong "World of Suzy Wong" theme to the design.
As a women who would happily drape myself exclusively in knit fabrics until I die (not knit pants exclusively, but I could go skirt/dress/leggings instead), I am awkward and uncomfortable in fitted woven, stiffer fabrics. Observe the back view:
The puckering just below the waist band makes me wonder if this is too tight.
Reverse Wonder Woman, for A-DubsAny ideas how to make this more wearable (tone down the Asian elements)*? How noticeable is the pulling of the fabric on the back? Should this go into the donate/swap/resale pile? (If so, any takers?) I don't know if this is teaching appropriate (I thought it was, but I measured 3" from my darn low knees) but maybe for a lunch meeting or just going into the office. Although I prefer leggings, tunics, and flat boots for those days, but I can try to expand my options, right?
For now, it will accompany me as I continue to try to write, and for my produce getting needs.
Happy Tuesday.
*For some reason, I think I should not wear very "Asian" styled clothing, for fear that the number of ethnicity oriented come-ons and annoying questions I get, here in the 21st century, may only increase.
Dress: SKFK, via Cliche
Shoes: 9 West
Cat toy in the corner, via NYCPets
For now, it will accompany me as I continue to try to write, and for my produce getting needs.
Happy Tuesday.
*For some reason, I think I should not wear very "Asian" styled clothing, for fear that the number of ethnicity oriented come-ons and annoying questions I get, here in the 21st century, may only increase.
Dress: SKFK, via Cliche
Shoes: 9 West
Cat toy in the corner, via NYCPets
