Real fashion should never be constrained by rules set by someone else. That wouldn’t be you. But in truth, some are more inept than others at dressing themselves or maybe they have more important matters to think about other than what they are wearing. I, on the other hand, have no important matters to contemplate, so I proceed.
I much prefer coordinating rather than matching an outfit. But if nothing else comes to mind, I guess you could match your cardigan to their boots slash shoes.
If I were to throw out some rules though, I would say the following:
Vintage shopping is unquestionably one of our favorite past times in modern day but it’s unfathomable in a country with new money. Everything must be new. But, unbeknownst to this lady, she is in fact wearing vintage. She looks effortless mixing a short girlish slinky dress with a more mature rust orange draped cardigan from her mother’s closet! Matching her cardigan to a T are her custom made leather boots. AND, most importantly to me, this young Classical composer has strapped over her shoulder a huge carry-on crocodile print leather bag. I truly believe all great leather carry-ons should dual-purpose as everyday purses as well.
Moral of the story… throw some vintage into the mix for some real personal personality. And carry-ons for everyday wear.
footnote: been reading Ayn Rand’s Fountainhead. Thanks ChanChan!
Need it:
Edgier draped cardigan
Custom made or Vintage inspired boots from Cydwoq
other Weekend/Carry-on Bags for everyday wear
Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
