Do you have a uniform? Not a work uniform, silly. I mean a failsafe go-to look. Open your wardrobe – is it mostly denim? Sun dresses or suits?
I rather admire people who have a personalised uniform. Often it seems many fashion folk consider a ‘uniform’ for a civilian to be for someone who doesn’t have much imagination, or is just not fashionable enough to be aware of trends.
The glorious thing about a uniform however, is that you can safely buy things on sale. You can “invest” in expensive pieces and know that you’ll wear them for the next ten years because they’re part of your uniform.
Have a think about the people who you find to be incredibly stylish. In most cases, you’ll notice they actually have a uniform… it may not be a particular style, such as gypset or what-have-you, but they’ll almost definitely dress with a common theme. All it really amounts to after all, is knowing what suits you. Adopting trends that flatter (not ones you just fancy) and ignoring those which don’t.
Even if you’re reading this and saying to yourself that you don’t have a uniform, I’m prepared to bet you do… or that you’re at least a good way towards identifying one. Do you find yourself continually buying the same sort of items? Or that you wear 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time? These pieces are the foundation of your uniform.
What do you think of the uniform? Boring, or effortless style? And what is your failsafe go-to look?
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