It's all to do with how you hold yourself. If you look confident and stand tall your clothes take a on a status which is secondary to you. This is how it should be - you should make clothes look smart, not vice versa. This may sound nonsense, but people who dress well can do so without having to wear expensive beautifully-tailored clothes. Size and height have little to do with this. It's a natural elegance which shines through. I think that this elegance can be learned with self-confidence and through experimenting with your style - find clothes you feel comfortable in.
Having said that, for the majority of us, wearing well-cut and good-fitting clothes is still the safer option if elegance and style are the aim.
As usual, I go to the Sartorialist for evidence. In all these pictures the people are wearing clothes which do not fit well, are too baggy, or just not nice. Yet, somehow, the subject looks comfortable and elegant and is noticed for good taste or style, rather than because he looks a mess or a little silly.
See also my previous post Cool and Rumpled. All photographs courtesy of The Sartorialist.
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I am commenting as a woman here, but yes, I think that they can. I agree that many of these outfits are ill-fitting or a little bit strange, but confidence and flair holds them together.
ReplyDeleteI bought a cotton jacket this past summer, that is unlined, slightly rumpled and a bit of a strange cut. It has a single button and rolled up sleeves, and worn with a t-shirt and some slouchy bit fitted trousers, feels fantastic to wear. It's not for all occasions, but I love it.
By the way - I have been reading your blog for a few months and I really enjoy it. Thanks for your great posts.
I agree - and thank you for your kind comments. GF.
DeleteYes definitely all about the confidence I think! No so much about what you wear as how good you feel wearing it.
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