After my post about my intentions to wear nothing but grey, white and black this winter a stylish woman I work with comment that she could get on board with most things, but she would not be wearing white in winter. It’s about the expectation of Spring, she said. White is for the warmer months when your skin glows and the colour can really do its thing. Unless it’s off white or cream, then maybe.
We left it there until today. Today she calls out to me that she may surprise us all and wear some white jeans this winter. I nodded to myself grinning. White, it’ll get you, I called out to her in a singsong told you so voice. White jeans and the crispness of them are timeless. If only we could find the right pair. We talked about fit and cut, style and styling.
What’s next I said, shoes that don’t match tights {another bugbear of hers}, too old for this or that, pattern clashing, colour mixing… It’ll be fashion without rules. And without rules, without the structure there will be anarchy. Fashion anarchy! People getting around wearing what they want when they want. Short people, tall people, thick and thin people. All people. Hold onto your hats.
Fashion anarchy. Lord of the Flies style.
I nodded, smiled and said, I can’t wait.
Fashion anarchy got me to thinking about just what I would do if literally ALL the rules went out the window. Is there anything that I’d love to wear and don’t? Maybe. There isn’t too much that I won’t wear if it takes my fancy. I’d probably dress more casually for work. Go a little nuts with colour and maybe even wear my denim jacket every now and then. That’s the problem with corporate type work, you have to look a certain way. But if there were no rules, well that would be different.
What would fashion anarchy look like for you?
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
You know, I’m not sure. I’m pretty open to anything! Though my mother is one who follows a lot of rules. Her shoes has to match her handbag!
I’ve spent many a year myself matching my handbag to my shoes or the colours of my outfit in shades… Exhausting. Freedom from the rules, I say!
Mel, I hate to be the annoying person that asks “where is that from?” but that top in your pic is amazeballs – label please?
Anarchy of Fashion could be a good band name…
Haha. No problem. It was from ASOS originally. Mel picked it up and I borrowed it from her for the time I was in Melbourne. LOVE.
I am the Queen of fashion Anarchy!!! After all I did write a whole e book on how to clash prints and mix colours in your wardrobe didn’t I Mel? This was such a great blog post, I love how you are leading the ‘no rules’ movement xo
Yes, yes you did! Which gives me an idea. Expect an email. And thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to starting a revolution with you. 😉
ooooo….sounds exciting!
I actually indulged in a bit of fashion anarchy myself a few weeks ago. For the first time in my life I wore a completely see-through shirt AND exposed a bit of midriff! A small slice of midriff, but still, MIDRIFF! As someone who never thought they ever would or would be able to do that, it was pretty thrilling! I look forward to doing it again…I’m even contemplating a bikini for the US!! Who am I!?
Who ARE you indeed. I love it. I love the idea that even those of us who confidently stride in certain directions still have ‘our thing’. If that makes sense. Get that bikini lay. Do it now. x
Yep, totally makes sense and is totally true. It felt great to overcome a small part of that. I’m looking into the bikini as we speak…it’s actually quite exciting! haha xx
So exciting! Go get ’em Tiger. {p.s. PLEASE tell me there’s leopard print involved!?}
HAHA! Actually, no! I already have a leopard 1 piece. I’m looking for something a little more ‘tropical’ for Tiki Oasis. However, if this is a gateway bikini, I promise to get the next one in leopard, just for you 😉 haha
Haha. A gateway bikini. LOVE. I use ‘gateway’ for stuff all the time. I thought I was the ONLY ONE. x
Soul sisters xx
Uh huh.
I say bullocks and balls to fashion and rules and opinions.
Fashion anarchy is happening in my wardrobe, I wear what I want and that’s that. I care not that something is this season, last season hot, now and or a no, no…….it’s all about making the most of yourself in the clothes.
But before I sign off even though I said bullocks and balls to rules, I do hold them for my children. They may be young five and under, but there are no flames and skulls for the boys. I just really feel they are harsh imageries for kids to be wearing and I’m all about kids being kids and innocent. Call me out on the backflip for that opinion.
Love it Trudie. I think that’s the advantage of being an adult, you can wear what you want and the advantage of buying your children’s clothes. It won’t last forever, you might as well exercise a bit of ‘control’ over it now before time flies by and it’s over to them.
I have been that way for years.
Glad to hear it Pat!
I’ve only recently discovered mixing prints (Thanks Make It Look Easy!) so I would go bezerk with that, I just bought a tan cardigan with black skull pattern which has most of my friends cringing. I am dyyyyying to pair it with something floral and girly!
Woohoo. Yes, big thank you to Nat and Tatum for their advice, it’s always so fun to try something new. And no cringe here. It sounds perfect to me!
Yay Bec!!!!! This thrilled me to hear this. <3
Awesome right, what a cool surprise. 🙂