Why is there a compromise between fashion and comfort?
How come we so often have to compromise between either style or comfort? And why don’t we put the two together instead?
As I search through a pile of clothes, carelessly thrown on the ground I realize again how our clothing standard had gone down the drain over the last few decades. It is a Sunday morning in May somewhere in France. The pile of clothes seems to interest no one, but myself, I can’t blame them. The shady spot on the floor behind a van doesn’t invite to forage.
Meanwhile I enjoy all the peace of the shady spot by myself, as I pull out one cashmere jumper after the other. Distracted only by a few silk shirts that equally excite my seamstress spirit.
A little selection made it back home. Of which a two piece in baby blue cashmere.
Skirt with a jumper. Very old fashioned. The skirt covers my knees while the jumper has a little shirt like neckline and some flower, glitter embroidery on a chest pocket.
Touching the blue and soft fabric makes me forget any old or outdated associations I could have with this two piece. They make me dream instead. About how to bring the two together, fashionable but cozy.
The lady who wore it in the past must have known about combining comfort and style. I imagine how she might have left the house on early cold spring mornings dressed in blue, wearing a light hat crowned with blue flowers and a bow for her daily walk to the bakery. Effortlessly comfortable, she might have worn the same outfit to her sons wedding in Autumn. Fitting in to both scenarios, as if the dress she wore was only made for it.
Meanwhile, if I put on that knee length skirt and the jumper with the flower I just look like a grandma in a young body.
I reinterpret the two piece and take of the pressure that you will leave the house in it. Fancy pyjamas are totally underrated, in my experience. Just because I am comfortable at home, doesn’t mean I don’t want to feel good or fashionable at the same time.
In long hours sewing next to the fire, by hand, I place every stitch along the pinned lines.
The skirt into trousers. A piece of the jumper has to go to add some length to them.
A small top, only covering the shoulders, combined with some dark Gray of another jumper. The replacement for a shawl? Or it might have to be over-interpreted a second time.
On freezing clear days, my trousers try to compete with the blue sky. While wearing them feels as if I was covered in clouds. At least my legs and my shoulders. And who knows I might still wear them out to go to the bakery, pick a little evergreen on the way there. Someone might look at me and think: “Why did she leave the house in pyjamas?” but then they would look a second time and consider: “It’s a very fashionable pyjama, though. I wonder where she got it!”.
Why is there a compromise between fashion and comfort?
Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely Monday!
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Love this story and the result!
I wish I had clothes like this or your skills, when it comes to fashion! ✨❤️
This part made me smile :<)
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Thank you!! (very inspiring to read that from you)
Well, you can learn anything... otherwise I'll let you know as soon as I get into a more masculine line of cashmere clothing:)
Right, while I wrote my comment I was already thinking that I could learn this too. In fact, I would love to add this to my skill set but there's only so much hours in a day and so many interesting things to do and challenges to overcome haha!
Sure let me know. Meanwhile, I will keep a close eye on your blog ;<)
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the struggle of having too many ideas😂
but maybe your house stops distracting you and you'll find some time to sew in front of your fireplace... or @clareartista might have to pass by and there won't be any sewing inspiration missing😁
Wonderful embroidery 😍
Nothing can compete with cashmere comfort!
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Nope, nothing! 😁
Cashmere is a very beautiful fabric and I love the embroidery. Thanks for sharing.
It is a wonderful fabric indeed😊
Thanks for stopping by!
I always enjoy your work, then the aesthetic pictures behind your work. Thanks for sharing ❤️
For fashion, I always choose comfortable thing rather than trends. Sometimes trends or viral things are a weird to followed 😅
Thank you!! Thats lovely to hear from you😊💕
Indeed some trends can be weird, and I imagine it would be quite a stress to have to follow them😁
I love the stories behind your fabrics!
Thank you (a lot😊)!
Likewise!!!!
Ooooh, fabuloooouuuuuussss!!
How do the trousers close around the waiste? Is there a zip, or are they stretchy enough to put over the hips? I am so intrigued!! LOVE your taking a two-piece and condensing it into a marvellous one-piece! MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm; and as for comfort, beauty and elegance and more all combined: assolutamente; and more!
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thank you for your wonderful excitement😊
They are stretchy, even had to sew the original skirt smaller and there is a little elastic in the top of the waistband...
Mmmmm: so yummy!! They look wonderful on, @kesityu.fashion ! 😍
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Brilliant one there !
That’s a very good thought,to merge fashion and comfort.
Most times people think to be fashionable you’d have to compromise your comfort.
Thank you!!
Indeed, that's where it comes in very handy if you have any sewing skills, so we can just make the things we need/want :)
Thank you @ewkaw 💕🌸
Muy bonita y cómoda transformación , me encantó el resultado ,👍👌
Thank you😊 I am glad you like it!
Me gusta como quedo transformado esta prenda de vestir, y su color es muy lindo, feliz dia.
Thank you😊
Yay! 🤗
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