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I recently read a series of posts on the blog Skelliewag called "The Simple Web- A Philosophy for Getting What You Want". While this book was about Web Design, I feel the concepts within it are easily translated to the world of style.
The main point that I withdrew from the reading is that you should assign each piece of your design, or personal style in this case, a +1 or a -1 value. The concept here is that each piece of design is important to the final product, and that there is no zero value because each element has its own effect on the end result. It is important to note that sometimes a -1 value may be necessary, and example would be a name tag on a lanyard in a corporate environment. Regardless here are the steps I put myself through every morning.
- Get dressed as you would normally.
- Assign a +1 or -1 value to each article you are wearing. Do not assign a value of zero to anything, each element has an effect on your overall vibe.
- Brand New Nikes (+1)
- Overly Large Necklace (-1)
- New Jeans (+1)
- Name Tag (-1)
- Your moms umbrella (-1)
- Take off all unnecessary articles that you gave a value of -1.
- Remove Large Necklace
- Try to conceal all remaining -1 articles.
- Put on Cardigan that leaves nametag exposed but draws attention away from it.
- Write down any of the -1 items that you have to keep on, even on a situational basis. Think of Ways to Upgrade.
- It's raining- you need an umbrella. Consider buying a nice raincoat or Gore-Tex jacket for next time.
- Go out and remember the compliments you get!
The most important step here is really number 5 to me. Style is forever changing, sometimes your +1 articles will quickly change into a -1. Also sometimes your old clothes will look good when mixed up with new upgrades you make to your wardrobe. Mix it up, you might be surprised what you pull out of your dresser.
Remember- Keep it simple, an overall value of zero isn't bad! Just don't let it get too busy and slip into the negatives!
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