Comments on: what I wear – trying on shoulders

By: final fashion » just a thought – the power of personality

final fashion » just a thought – the power of personality — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:57:57 +0000

[...] posts. It is a somewhat unsatisfying form of validation to receive more acclaim for a snapshot of myself in a jacket I got at the thrift store than for a painting I spent days [...]

By: final fashion » my first fan art – Corey Lee

final fashion » my first fan art – Corey Lee — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:20:47 +0000

[...] captured me pretty well in this illustration wearing the jacket in this post. I like how his style has an animated quality. Thanks so much Corey for an unexpected portrait. [...]

By: dapper « Corey Lee Draws

dapper « Corey Lee Draws — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:36:38 +0000

[...] Meder’s blog FinalFashion.ca and I’ve been checking up on it periodically. This drawing’s based on a photo she posted on her blog that I thought would be fun to illustrate. [...]

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:14:35 +0000

Ooohhh I like the first comment double 1 1/2″ shoulder pads, go for it. Ah yes I remember it well. Relax about the shldr pads they’ll sneak up on you. As for high waisted pants I love them they make me look like I have legs. When you get old old like moi you finally figure out what suits what doesn’t re colour and cut and try to work inside your own personal parameter.

By: Ada

Ada — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:26:12 +0000

my first comment did not show again, so lets try again…

First, both of those are total scores and look very stylish on you!!

Second…I know what you mean about past fashions and trends…for me its the harem pants or shall we call them M.C.Hammer pants, haha….I used to think they are totally atrocious and hideous in my youth, but now I cant stop thinking about them and probably will take the plunge this summer and make some for myself. They seem to be super comfy and strangely stylish!
:)

By: Barry Freedman

Barry Freedman — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:44:58 +0000

blazer is fantastic. YOU wear IT.

By: adeleine

adeleine — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:12:40 +0000

That’s a great blazer.

By: Ophelia

Ophelia — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:12:00 +0000

LOVE the blazer! I normally steer clear of shoulder pads, but I would make an exception for that blazer!

By: Auntie Fashion

Auntie Fashion — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:20:07 +0000

I adore shoulder pads — the bigger the better. People sometimes call me a “more-severe Mildred Pierce.”

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:12:34 +0000

Thanks everyone for the nice comments!

Nadia, you always make me smile – would love to see some pics of your leather skirts. Here’s to open-minded, audacious style decisions =) Never say never indeed.

Backseat Stylers and Wendy – your comments make me think of Joan Crawford, who famously featured her already-broad shoulders with big shouldered dresses and suits in the 1930s. Sometimes emphasizing, rather than downplaying stronger features ends up looking very compelling – maybe stand-out shoulders are worth padding?

Jenn – I feel like the next logical progression of age will entail rediscovering my abandoned wardrobe of wide-legged pants and bell bottoms, platform shoes. Ugh, lets save the 90s flashbacks for the 2020s.

Shop T.O. Live – your mom sounds amazing – would love to see some pics! Maybe send them to http://myparentswereawesome.tumblr.com/. ;)