Can one build an entire wardrobe around a single brand of shoes?
I have stumbled on a brand of shoes that I adore which encompasses how I would style myself all the time if I had my druthers and lots of disposable cash. It's this:
The Office of Angela Scott
I'd build an entire wardrobe around all of these different styes, feminine and masculine alike.
I am verrrrrrry lazy when it comes to dressing myself but would like a smarter, more put-together presentation, now that my kid is older and I'm back in the swing of my professional life.
I'm female, 40's, feminine-androgynous, but dislike overly feminine styles of clothing.
I've lived in jeans and t-shirts and the occasional j crew skirt and slouchy top and flip flops for years. I love and live in doc martens boots, and have since I was 15. I love a good trench coat. I like high-waisted, hooded, lightweight jackets.
Things I like in clothes:
- Ease. I dislike feeling bound by my clothing, particularly at the waist and upper arms.
- Simplicity. I like to wear black. I look good in bold, primary colors with good color saturation. I don't wear patterns except the occasional stripe. I'm always interested in an interesting cut, asymmetry, little subtle details. I don't have cleavage really but I do like v-necks.
- Durability. I've tried brands like Everlane but, though nice at first, they don't last.
- Edge. I appreciate the structure of Banana Republic, J Crew, and Duluth Trading but I want something with more edge.
My body:
I'm 5'2". Size 8/10. Short legs, round thighs, large upper arms from my agrarian, peasant genes, and also swimming. Slim waist but some lingering baby belly. Small bust.
The butch clothing I've looked at is a bit too masculine for how I feel, and the androgynous brands I've investigated don't interest me though I appreciate their minimalism and ease.
So, assuming that I'd like to look as fresh and put together as an Angela Scott shopper but at a lower price point, where should I be looking? |
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