Proportionality, I find, is an aspect of attire that people often forget or dismiss. Although not as initially perceivable as color, shape or texture, it's an essential element to fashion just as balance is to art. What I love most though, are the ones that are unexpected, clever, or even downright silly. It's these improper proportions that bring interest for me. Not everything has to be hip-length, or end at the shoe. Things shouldn't always have to have a slim, modern taper. We've seen the girls do it already with the resurgence of high-waisted denim and trousers, as well as the boys with their cuffed t-shirts and jeans. But beyond those, how do we, average consumers, translate the strange art forms of couture towards an everyday approach?
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I've really been gravitating towards longer sleeved t-shirts. Most guys probably wanna show off their arms, but for me, it's a refreshing change from that 50's greaser look of rolled-up sleeves. Although it visually shortens the arm, I like how it reminds me of young kids dressed in clothes that aren't quite their size. Or perhaps middle-school boys wearing their dad's clothes to a dance. It looks young to me. Very boyish.
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Pulling it back up to the waist. The 90's were a fantastic year for bubblegum pop, but it left behind a legacy, a term youths like to call: "sagging". But all kidding aside, I think the waist is a very aesthetic length at which to block the top and bottom off. [Unless you're me, and have an odd sort of diamond shape figure with large hips.] Either with a jacket that sits at the waist, or tucking in a top, it looks both sleek and crisp. Going off on a tangent here, I like how denim jackets are so versatile in that they can be worn fitted and at the waist as is "proper", or go oversized for the whole street-baby look.
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And just to wrap up this post: Volume. English designer Gareth Pugh is noted for his works incorporating volume, morphing the human silhouette into an inflatable doll, both horrifying yet fascinating. But I digress. Neoprene has definitely been on trend as many bloggers have probably discussed. Boxy sweaters and outerwear made from stiff, unconventional materials have been on the rise. And while wide-legged pants have also had a resurgence among high-fashion designers, I don't see it being an interest to the masses. Nor do I find it very attractive. I, personally, love a voluminous top half, off-set with a narrow cigarette pant and chunky boot. For both guys and girls.
Love it.
