How can I make this as objective as possible? Well, right now I am wearing jean shorts, a purple tube top, white flats and my hair is up. But, an artist, a tailor and a nudist may just see it differently.
Now mind you, I am not being conceited; rather I am thinking as an artist. I think that an artist’s point of view from what I am wearing would be an inviting canvas. My jean shorts have their own personality – with a hole on the left side and jewel studded buttons. My tube top is not just a cotton top but a very classy blouse that can be used with jean shorts or even dress pants. If an artist saw me walking down the sidewalk with my white flats and my summer outfit, I can surely say that it’s a vision of refreshment. I think that they way my hair is up with a fake hibiscus flower would make anyone want to just go to the beach and get inspired. White flats are just a clean canvas for any possibility and the rest of my outfit complements each other. It’s not that hard to be carefree, and to be wearing a tube top, shorts and flats walking down Hollywood Blvd lets artists know that inspiration does not only have be found in nature and technology, but rather in people and their clothing personalities.
Unlike an artist who may see me as a vision of summer fun, a tailor may see me as a complete mess. From what I am wearing, what can this person work with? My shorts have holes in them, my tube top is a lack of material and my flats are cotton covered. How is it that I even walked out of the house without looking into a mirror and realizing that I need something more complementing to my physique? A tailor expects a woman to walk out with a flowing dress, some sort of heels and neat hair right? I mean, think about it. Tailors rarely work with ‘jeans and a tee shirt’ type of people. Instead it’s all about formal clothing and dresses. My outfit is just too casual for the tailor to think anything nicer than a girl just trying to be in ‘comfy’ clothing.
Now, the nudist on the other hand would think that I am getting closer to comfort; almost non –existent shorts, a piece of cloth covering my chest and midriff area, and a pair of shoes that would resemble walking barefoot. I have holes on my shorts, they rise about six and a half inches from my knee, my shirt is missing sleeves, and my hair is up with a part of nature (my flower) showing my back and collarbone. If anything, the nudist is getting ready to take me to the nudist camp to get initiated. Now of course this is far from what I was expecting when I got dressed this morning, however, the way I present myself is just that- preparing for the nudist colony.
Yet when I look into the mirror, I see someone who is happy and ready to have fun with friends. The clothing I am wearing is comfortable and I am able to be active. Yet, despite what I think of myself it is apparent everyone who looks at me will judge me for what I am wearing, if one person sees me as a walking canvas, a mess or a possible nudist companion, I am okay with that because as long as I am happy with whom I am on the inside, that is all that matters.
Friday, September 17, 2010
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I found your essay on how the artist, the tailor, and the nudist would view your outfit very thought provoking. It is true that an artist would be looking at the colors, the flow, what the appropriate setting would be, etc. They would be thinking about the mood they want to convey that goes along with the outfit. I thought it was very likely that an artist would see your shorts, tube top, summer shoes, and flower in your hair as an outfit for a summer day and heading to the beach.
ReplyDeleteThe tailor makes their living by making things formal and professional looking. Because this is the environment they spend a majority of their time in, it is probably hard to really relax when it comes to attire. They would probably view your outfit as something that is maybe haphazardly put together or needs “fixing”.
The nudist might feel that your outfit is on its way to liberating you but not quite there yet. They might make the assumption that you might be willing to try their lifestyle but not quite sure yet.
It’s very interesting to think about how others might view us and our style based on their upbringing, career, income, lifestyle, and general prospective on life. As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”.
As I read this I was prompted to consider my outfit in the different point of views that you mentioned in your blog post. And while most of us typically don't dress to impress the likes of other people, it is interesting to see how different people may react to one thing, in this case an outfit.
ReplyDeleteWhat I can gather from looking at my own outfit which consists of slate grey colored jeans with a light brown leather belt, a darker gray racerback tank top and an orange scarf is that a nudist would definitely be unamused. I'm wearing far too many clothing to consider the thought of a nudist convention. On the other hand, an artist may find my color palette interesting, I say this because the colors orange and gray compliment each other well. However, I'm sure an artist notices more than just the color of your clothing, they are very analytical of textures and what things look like as a whole. I doubt a tailor would even notice my outfit considering there's nothing particularly tailored about it as you also said about yours.
People notice different things based on their personal preference and opinions on things.