Another series I would like to introduce to Poesia Journal is The Art of Dress, where I will regularly feature brands I admire and how I live with and integrate them into my every day.
Despite how much I love clothes, getting dressed has always filled me with a sense of dread. The task of finding the correct outfit that suits both the weather and whatever occasion I am entering the public world for has always managed to overwhelm me. It can become frustrating because getting dressed should be an enjoyable experience. After all, it is an art like anything else; the things we adorn ourselves with becoming signifiers of our personality, experiences, and tastes. Recently, the fuss of it all has started to get to me, and I will end up leaving the house looking disheveled in a not-so-chic way that is ultimately the result of my flustered, frazzled approach to getting dressed in the morning.
Living in Los Angeles has added an extra layer of anxiety when it comes to dressing because the weather can be so finicky. I am freezing most mornings and so naturally I reach for sweaters and knits — but come lunchtime when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, I am boiling. For me, layers have become essential to dressing comfortably for the inter-season confusion of Southern California.
Living in Los Angeles has added an extra layer of anxiety when it comes to dressing because the weather can be so finicky. I am freezing most mornings and so naturally I reach for sweaters and knits — but come lunchtime when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, I am boiling. For me, layers have become essential to dressing comfortably for the inter-season confusion of Southern California.
I am a routine person and I find comfort in knowing what comes next; but applying that logic to dressing can take so much of the beauty and personality out of it. I would prefer to use the word ritual when thinking about getting dressed, acknowledging the act as something significant and sacred. I don't want to rush through my mornings in a frenzy because I can't figure out what to wear - I want to savor those mornings and utilize them to their fullest capacity. This does not mean I want to adopt a strictly utilitarian wardrobe or uniform; it means I want more out of the things I already have. Done right, the versatility and reliability of basics make dressing easier while also granting you creative freedom. The best of both worlds.
Recently, I was introduced to the brand Brass Clothing, a basics line designed for and by women with the mission of building a more cohesive wardrobe. They just released a collection called The Layers, featuring a baby tee and turtleneck made out of the most beautiful pima cotton and wool blend. The silhouettes are simple, chic, and versatile — the perfect balance.
These two pieces by Brass have seamlessly become a part of my wardrobe throughout the past few weeks, and I have enjoyed pairing them with everything from skirts and jeans to layering under coats and sweaters. They have successfully made dressing in the morning significantly easier without sacrificing style, and I look forward to getting dressed with them in the coming winter months.
All photos by Ed Mumford.
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