tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post2821601217969739603..comments2023-08-16T14:04:08.249+02:00Comments on The Chic Pragmatist: 4 summersAïssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-85551395412589611962014-07-23T23:04:33.360+02:002014-07-23T23:04:33.360+02:00So glad you appreciated this post Jade!
Isn'...So glad you appreciated this post Jade! <br /><br />Isn't it funny how memories of what we like are so powerful as well and creep more or less consciously in the most random activities like the way we dress? I have on occasion vivid fashbacks of styles, colors that made such an impression on me as a kid or on special circumstances like travels that still influence my present days tastes: like early memories of chosing fabrics and going to the tailor in Africa or the pics of my mom in her twenties in the late 70's. <br /><br />I also share your focus on shopping for fall/winter, since cold/bad weather is a given (I'm guessing even more so in Chicago!) rather than summer which can be nonexistent in Paris! Which may explain why some items can last so long! Haha! <br /><br /> Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-61005894281457978602014-07-23T00:38:29.942+02:002014-07-23T00:38:29.942+02:00ooo, Aïssa! loved this one. i think style evolut...ooo, Aïssa! loved this one. i think style evolution is so fascinating; there are always little pieces of the past that linger on even in present-day outfits as we edge toward a more fleshed out identity. i have to say that i love the jumpsuit! there is something about a jumpsuit or dress that is just wonderful--the ease of one major piece, and then out the door! i still think it fits with you present-day aesthetic. i also like to hear that you wore some pieces completely out, and that they lasted so long for you.<br /><br />summer style is tricky for me. i am far more vested in fall styles and pieces, so i tend to wear more wax and cotton during warmer months. i am with you on the shorts, though! i only wear them for exercise or around the house. haven't quite found a pair that feels sophisticated/age-appropriate enough. though i must admit, i have never really spent the time to look since they don't totally appeal to me.Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141178649507067377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-80109306681075558192014-07-22T23:07:32.280+02:002014-07-22T23:07:32.280+02:00It's so nice of you to take the time to write ...It's so nice of you to take the time to write such kind words! Thanks Arbora!Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-30588752744617245702014-07-22T23:05:33.086+02:002014-07-22T23:05:33.086+02:00Thanks Koko! Oh, the hemline is such a relevant pi...Thanks Koko! Oh, the hemline is such a relevant pinpoint for me as well! Baring legs now is a process, like I find myself in weird poses when trying on something short to see if I remain decent in it... <br />So envious of your RO collection! Do you actually wear The Row? The clothes always look magnificent and I spotted a few beautiful items on Vestiair Collective but I've never tried anything from the brand so I'm reluctant to just order online...Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-1169433196779904522014-07-22T22:51:31.272+02:002014-07-22T22:51:31.272+02:00Thanks a lot Maryann! I'll try to review fall ...Thanks a lot Maryann! I'll try to review fall and winter as well.Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-16719570296453061392014-07-22T22:48:57.220+02:002014-07-22T22:48:57.220+02:00You know I wore the YSL bag twice since I finished...You know I wore the YSL bag twice since I finished writing this post! Haha! <br />Can't believe you remember the Wang bag! It was too heavy and I wasn't sure about the stud ornament... but the Celine is a bit "old news" now, from 2012! <br />I always professed my love of jumpsuit/overalls, must be my old Top Gun's fantasy resurfacing! Got to find my Aviator sunglasses! <br /><br />No shame, no regrets either, at least we tried and had fun with our fashion experiments! I'll adopt the K.I.S.S. acronym, so cool and that should also be my motto! Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-181222228096334702014-07-22T22:27:56.545+02:002014-07-22T22:27:56.545+02:00Thanks a lot! It's a bit tedious to think thro...Thanks a lot! It's a bit tedious to think through and write something coherent on such a banal activity but I too enjoy reading about style analysis. I always like getting someone's perspective on fashion and its impact on their life. Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-68995883552217599882014-07-22T22:15:06.218+02:002014-07-22T22:15:06.218+02:00It's funny that a lot of us are mentioning age...It's funny that a lot of us are mentioning age as an important component of our style being quieter. I say that because my mom who's 60 is always complaining of a lot of mainstream fashion stores aimed at "older" women displaying clothes with loud colors, frills and other unnecessary ornaments. The other day walking past Forever 21 and its youthful flashy fashion, I was struck by the irony of how the fashion for both age groups may actually be quite similar... Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-13275035756196524812014-07-22T17:33:47.625+02:002014-07-22T17:33:47.625+02:00What a great and informative post! Nice to see you...What a great and informative post! Nice to see you back online.arborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595562897445045845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-292829608386555702014-07-22T12:28:13.667+02:002014-07-22T12:28:13.667+02:00What a great post! I think the biggest difference ...What a great post! I think the biggest difference for me are the hemlines - every year I get older it seems my hemlines drop an inch! I still wear tight skirts but mostly pencil and midi-length. My days of short denim cutoffs are numbered, but when the weather is in the 90s (F) and super humid sometimes it's all about comfort at that point. I've also bought at least one Rick Owens piece every summer sale and I just live in those jersey pieces. Maybe when I'm 60 I can just wear Rick Owens and The Row exclusively (a girl can dream! Or maybe buy a lottery ticket...)koko // res pulchraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025950174615219356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-56743723208497649492014-07-22T06:27:25.483+02:002014-07-22T06:27:25.483+02:00I loved the analysis of your evolving style. Marya...I loved the analysis of your evolving style. MaryannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-44686241992996929752014-07-22T00:13:19.090+02:002014-07-22T00:13:19.090+02:00Great post! I love reading wardrobe/style analyses...Great post! I love reading wardrobe/style analyses.eizhowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292145123717806530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-51579612851589883952014-07-21T20:17:50.850+02:002014-07-21T20:17:50.850+02:00What an interesting style analysis! You can clearl...What an interesting style analysis! You can clearly see where your style has evolved. I must say I love every single one of these outfits, you look sleek and chic in all of them, even if you say you wouldn't wear most of the earlier outfits. The 3rd look from 2012 was what made me follow your blog!<br /><br />I wished I had taken more outfit posts over the years, I feel like there is a bit of a blur in my memories. I certainly went from wearing a decent amout of colour to a precise palette of black, navy, grey and white. My style, too, has toned down over the years, and I now prefer simpler cuts over the frills I probably wore in 2010. My age played a part in it, but I was much more eager to follow the latest fashion trends a couple years ago than I do now.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282910741101590573noreply@blogger.com