It’s been a while since I posted on my website. I don’t really know why, I suppose my focus was more on digital sharing than written storytelling.
But I’m back. In times of pandemic and social distance the need for writing is more adequate.
Since the lockdown dynamics, my relationship to fashion has shifted. It all seemed irrelevant focusing on my wardrobe, when globally millions of people became infected with the Covid virus.
My daily focus was on the human and social impact this pandemic has on us all, meanwhile trying to stay healthy, sane and safe at home, figuring out how to be responsible and supporting one another.
Living in lockdown, even temporary quarantine is not an easy task. It’s against human nature, we are made to be outside and interact.
So this new (social) life comes with ups and downs, mood swings between acceptance of what comes next and longing for what was before.
In these moments, fashion stepped back into my life. Because through fashion we can express and handle our emotions. I really listen to my moods and how I feel emotionally will instantly effect what I wear.
When I have a tense day, I wear infamous sweatpants because I don’t want to feel my clothes attached to my body but rather loose. The relaxed feeling is satisfying. When I have an energetic day, I kind of dress up, jeans and a tailored blouse under a blazer. It empowers my self-esteem, it reminds me of who I am, what I am capable of. When Ifeel grateful, I need to put on the brightest colours like red, green, blue, yellow representing feelings of love, hope, warmth, respect and courage.
I strongly believe that your wardrobe will get you through those challenging times. Have a look, make a choice based on how you feel, put it on and enjoy !
We all have a relationship with our closet. It’s like a conscious bonding, but when we have a dip, we tend to look away.
But we always come back to our garments. We need each other. Your clothes are your life support, your feel good factor in whatever situation you’re engaging.
Now more than ever, we must indulge in what we have. We spend so much time indoors, rediscover your fashion tools. (Re)wear that nostalgic vintage dress you enherited from your beloved grandma, unwind in your partner’s favourite jumper, show off in the designer dress you bought with your first salary and dance forever in those boots you nicked from your bestie.
You will feel whole ! It’s the combination of feeling better and the ability to handle daily life challenges that clothes can evoke.
As Bill Cunningham put it so truthfully :
“Fashion is the Armory to survive the reality of everyday life.”
That’s the power fashion represents.
Because when you respect and love thy clothes, you will respect and love thy self.
To be continued.
TeDe
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