Who I am in clothing

[catherine]

Not the Auntie Mame effect here--I've always admired Boho wear. It's more like the ego/alter ego effect. My outer self doesn't quite match my inner self. Also, it isn't really riotous colors, it's more the length and layering.

I totally agree.. Also, I think I'm too short for long tunics and lots of layers.

We have many South Asian people living in our NJ neighborhood, and I have always admired the saris. They are so beautiful! The silks, and the embroidery, etc. I happened to mention to DH how much I loved how the Indian women looked in the saris, so for my birthday, he bought me one!!! Talk about not matching my identity! He didn't understand that a WASP wearing a sari would be totally inapprorpriate--like wearing a Halloween costume. But he meant well.

[JaneV2.0]

I'm a lurker on a FB upcycling group, and people are doing wonderful things with sari fabric. Their creations pretty much obviate cultural appropriation--you could repurpose the fabric into something lovely.

[Geila]

Whenever I see wedding photos of Indian women in the traditional dress I think how drab the white dress tradition is by comparison. The brides look like goddesses.

[iris lilies]

Not the Auntie Mame effect here--I've always admired Boho wear. It's more like the ego/alter ego effect. My outer self doesn't quite match my inner self. Also, it isn't really riotous colors, it's more the length and layering.
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Yes the subdued colors in many layers is a great look too and much younger.

[Tybee]

I actually thought Auntie Mame was kind of inspirational. I just was commenting I seem to be regressing rather than embracing my inner Auntie Mame, if that makes sense.

[Geila]

I think it also depends on what flatters your complexion. I love gray but it has always really washed me out. Same with black. I need some saturated color near my face otherwise my face looks really dingy.

[happystuff]

Whenever I see wedding photos of Indian women in the traditional dress I think how drab the white dress tradition is by comparison. The brides look like goddesses.

I feel the same way about Korean wedding hanboks!. So beautiful!!!

[happystuff]

In my fantasy life I would wear long skirts or dresses but every time I buy one reality is quick to remind me that those are just absolutely not practical for my everyday life.

This is exactly how I feel, too! I think it's a comfort thing as well as a practical thing. I love seeing beautiful patterned dresses and skirts, but the minute I wear one, I'm counting down the minutes until I can change into shorts or jeans. LOL.

[Geila]

I feel the same way about Korean wedding hanboks!. So beautiful!!!

Wow, they are beautiful!

For comfy this is very nice:

[razz]

Wow, they are beautiful!

For comfy this is very nice:

Very nice and relaxing.