Feel Free

Fellas, if you have an upcoming date with a fashion forward chick, read this article to delve into understanding the mind of a fashionista. This is guaranteed to increase your chances of scoring. 60% of the time it works. Every time. Courtesy of Li Yen @ Kaitlin & Summer

 

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"I never look at labels when I buy clothes... What really grabs me is whether clothes are comfortable or not. I like to feel free" Audrey Tautou, Vogue UK, August 2009.

First of, I have to say that as hard as we try to forget our labels, truth be told, people (girls) do not forget. Especially our favourite labels. But what I'm talking about today is comfort-amnesia - when we forget to consider whether we're going to be comfortable wearing or donning our purchases. 

I can honestly say there have been too many times in my life when I thought that I could walk in those shoes (explaining that pile of shoeboxes in my closet) or wear that dress simply because I liked the shoes or the dress and didn't think much about the way I was going to feel in them. 

Yes, the final result would presumably look stylish and attractive, otherwise I wouldn't have put those things on to begin with... but more often than not, the clothes in question were chosen for ideal situations where the roads are flat and spaghetti is not a menu item. 

What real life mannequins we all can be. As the quote goes, 'Women suffer for fashion' (and men suffer for women) - funny how we are all sadomasochists at heart.

As I got older I realised that no matter how much I like a certain item it is never going to work if a) it does not fit perfectly b) it requires me to change my (life)style in order for me to wear it.

I still vividly recall the horrible feeling of walking in very uncomfortable shoes (especially those that cut!) simply because they looked good with the outfit I planned in my mind. I did look good... but what excruciating pain I experienced a couple of hours later.
 
Another silly situation is to go out in a dress or top that's not a perfect fit. The glamourous and sensual look you're after goes down the drain from repeated costume adjustments and fidgeting all evening.

My advice to all the girls is to remind yourself of how important it is to choose clothes that suit you AND fit you and your personality. Wear heels, but spend the money on the perfect pair, aesthetic and fit-wise. 

Girls (and Boys), buy clothes that make you feel confident and stylish at the same time. Don't pick up pieces that require you to change your lifestyle, go on a diet, or sell your grandmother. 

Buy clothes that make you feel...
what's the word?
oh yes.




free. 


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Li Yen is the co-proprietor of Kaitlin & Summer - a dream boutique for like-minded shopaholics.