I have a lot of opinions about the way you dress in hopes of entertaining, educating and inspiring each and every one of you to strive for excellence in your personal style. I intend this to be a weekly blog based on my observations of Portlanders in their natural habitats. Since this is a fashion court, there are laws that determine when a person will be punished for their apparel misfortunes. The first one is outlined and based completely on my personal opinion.
Law: Have a personal style
Though I don't have a specific violator in mind, I find this to be Portland's biggest downfall.
Between bicycle riding, beer drinking and beard growing, the average citizen of our city does not give a second thought to the fabric that wraps their body. And there is nothing wrong with that if you are in the process of bicycle riding, beer drinking or beard growing. But so much life fills the gaps between those activities that one should be properly dressed for the occasion. Just think about what clothes will drape your body today and how you will be perceived as a result. I don't care if your look is eastside hipster, northwest prep or downtown business, but pick a style and wear it your way. As Marc Jacobs says "the biggest style mistake is not having one." (quoted from memory)
Portland--start dressing!
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I told Celeste that she needed to do the same thing (ie writing a blog on fashion)...we were gonna push it one step higher though and take photos of fashion mishaps....so maybe you could do that too. :)
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