When BF mentioned he wanted to add more color to his wardrobe I guess it was fair to me to be, what? "scared", what does that mean? I wonder, in his mind....
I trust he will do a good job (at asking first), but jokes aside, when I talked to him about this he asked if there is a yoga code for dressing, the "yoga of clothes" in the "off-the-mat" sense of the term.
This got me thinking. I do notice that in the past four years my relationships to clothes changed significantly. I still believe in elegance, in looking my best, and in keeping it clean, but off are those very high heels, or very short skirts.
I believe that outfits send a clear message to the world, and I want mine to be one of peace, serenity, centered-ness.
My clothes seem to say quiet elegance, or at least that is what I want them to say. I prefer clean cut, lighter colors (although not always), and comfy shoes.
Yoga has made me, out of all things, more "efficient", I do give myself treats but I am always looking for the best price, the best quality, the most elegant, and the most comfortable. This, I see now, has translated into other areas of life, not just clothing.
I suppose if it could be put in two words it would be something like "elegant efficiency".
Do you have words to describe your off-the-matt yogi clothing style?
My clothes say, "eccentric, creative hobo" :)
ReplyDeleteStream lined, simple, modern, feminine, sometimes funky ... effortless.
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There is a lovely book called STYLE STATEMENT by Danielle Laporte and some other woman. It's all about what you are saying in this post.
ReplyDeleteone of a kind colorful comfortable low maintenence who does not give much of a f&5$
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very interesting topic
Goodwill.
ReplyDeleteHas nothing to do with yoga, though. ;)
No elegance, just efficiency and comfort, and just neat enough not to offend anyone. Clean goes without saying of course. (But I did say it!)
ReplyDeleteYou look elegant in shorts and a pony tail.
Dennis
Hi B and PeaceLoveYoga, I liked your wording, I relate especially to "excentric" and "effortless", those are good ones :-)
ReplyDeleteFivefoottwo, welcome, and thanks for the book suggestion, I will look it up, I will check your blog, which is new to me, I like reading new blogs :-)
Bindy, I like your taugh love approach, I dont think I have seen pix of you other than in yoga clothes, or perhaps one behind the drums, will pay more attention now...
Nancy, you make me wonder in what sense you mean it, when I think goodwill I think handouts or sometimes second hand or maybe it means conscious buying from sustainable sources and markets...
Dennis, thanks for the compliment, efficiency and comfort is how I see it too, although I do add the elegance bit...
thanks for commenting guys, sorry I've been so removed, my internet connection is playing tricks on me...
Yep, Goodwill as in the second-hand store (do you have them in NYC?). For me, it's about the sustainability factor, unique finds and crazy good bargains (I once scored a legit Prada bag for $6!). I loves me some Goodwill.
ReplyDeletewell i don't think clothes have anything to do with who is wearing them. i don't believe a person should have to dress conservatively in case you "offend"-people are offended for one reason-because they choose to be. i can't tell you how many people have showed/talked about their disgust for my tattoos. i have NO idea what that is about.
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