Um, this was SO helpful and could not have come at a better time (as I bemoan the fact that I have approximately two pairs of pants for the entire fall/winter season). The tailor suggestion = genius. Please continue to write about this and TEACH US YOUR WAYS!
Not sure if things have changed, but when I lived in France in 2000, I noticed a huge difference in how they dressed vs. Americans. They had a few high-quality pieces that looked great and that they constantly rotated. It was my first introduction to this concept of a deliberate closet and definitely influenced me.
Yes! Europeans have such a different attitude about so many things, including outfit repeating. Amazing that you lived in France! I have only visited but I treasure the few high quality pieces I’ve picked up as souvenirs from those trips.
Oh my goodness, I also never had guess jeans and it was formative! And absolutely vital to have a tailor since I always say women are not mass produced. Thank you for the shoutout!
Um, this was SO helpful and could not have come at a better time (as I bemoan the fact that I have approximately two pairs of pants for the entire fall/winter season). The tailor suggestion = genius. Please continue to write about this and TEACH US YOUR WAYS!
So glad it was helpful! And yes, let’s find you some more pants before it gets too brisk! 🥶
Not sure if things have changed, but when I lived in France in 2000, I noticed a huge difference in how they dressed vs. Americans. They had a few high-quality pieces that looked great and that they constantly rotated. It was my first introduction to this concept of a deliberate closet and definitely influenced me.
Yes! Europeans have such a different attitude about so many things, including outfit repeating. Amazing that you lived in France! I have only visited but I treasure the few high quality pieces I’ve picked up as souvenirs from those trips.
I love hearing your mother’s voice! As one of her favorite bargain-shopping companions, it comforts me to know we passed on this gene!
The bargain shopping gene runs strong in our maternal line! 💜
Oh my goodness, I also never had guess jeans and it was formative! And absolutely vital to have a tailor since I always say women are not mass produced. Thank you for the shoutout!
Non-Guess jean wearers unite! Thanks for reading and for all of your work!
Glad you were brave in writing this, I LOVED it! So inspired and eager to read the next installment!
Thank you so much! I’m glad it resonated for you.