Fashion Forward?
I landed at Long Beach Airport in California last night and saw this man’s twin. Granted, he was in his mid-sixties and had jet black dyed hair, but the outfit was identical (with the addition of a massive gold medallion necklace.)
Being that it is “Way Back Wednesday,“ I thought I’d focus this post on the art of expressing oneself through fashion. I’m not a super-fashionista, and I’m not a candidate for “What Not To Wear,“ so I guess that makes me an average American. I adore the textures and beauty of couture and think I share the fantasy with many women of having the “Pretty Woman” shopping spree just once in my life (WITH the “obscenely expensive” price tag.) But, the Mom reality of college savings and braces keeps me grounded, limiting my indulgence in designer fashions to an occasional tip-toe through the clearance racks at La Perla, Neiman’s, and Nordstrom.
With the help of magazines like “Lucky” and shows like “Project Runway” I feel like I’ve got a pretty good pulse on what’s in and out. Sadly, I must admit that I tend to dress down way too often, exchanging the ease of dressing super-casual for the polished feeling of being dolled up. To make matters worse, my desire to try to stay current decreases with each passing birthday.
With that admission, I send feelings of understanding to the Sasson-styled gent at LGB. Maybe he was told he looked amazing in that style back in the seventies, and he’s carried that pride with him for the past forty years. To my new SoCal friend…if you feel great, rock on with your bad self! As for me, maybe I SHOULD drop and note to Stacy and Clinton…
Image Source: Found in Mom’s Basement
Posted by Marcelle Turner on Sep. 16, 2009