I have a confession to make, one that will probably not win me any points in the fashion world—I am the laziest dresser. A pregnancy coupled with a pandemic has only further exacerbated this condition.
Don’t get me wrong—I love clothes. I’ve spent over a decade of my life appreciating and learning more about silhouettes, textiles, surface textures, eras and inspirations. I’ve dissected looks, explored the social and cultural contexts of fashion trends and spent hours with designers in their studios learning about the intricacies of craft and the power of great design.
But when it comes to my personal wardrobe, I’ve been known to stick to a steady rotation of classics. Give me a white button-down and jeans or a pair of beautifully fitted black trousers; give me a LBD—a shirt version for daywear and a cocktail one for the night, give me a pair of wide-leg sailor pants with a tee, throw on a leather jacket or a houndstooth coat for colder climes, and I’m golden. These separates worked for me during days that could really involve anything from hunkering over my desk on deadline, meeting a leading designer or attending a cocktail event. Once I had my children, play dates and birthday parties were soon added to the mix. I could get dressed without spending too much time planning ahead.
But in the last few months, I’ve gotten even lazier, and I blame it on the co-ord set. The rise and rise of this style, one that allows you to throw on a chic look, has been heaven-sent for so many women like myself.