To what extent does your partner determine what you wear?
In years past, I would've tutted and muttered, "not at all" - because, in our partnership, it's always been me telling Xoc what does and doesn't look good. There've been a few fashion mistakes along the way (he was probably right to reject that mid-to-late '90s tangerine v-neck jumper) but, generally speaking, I think I've taught him useful stuff. Main thing being, how to make shop assistants work for you, the importance of trying things on, venturing out of black and into colour, at least now and again.
I'd like to think he doesn't influence me at all, but he does. If he says, "those boots make you walk like Barbara Windsor" or "that looks shite", I won't abandon said clothing altogether, but I will take stock. After a brutal reality check, I'll either reintroduce the garment in question - cautiously, defensively - or consign it to the neverworn (copyright Neil Gaiman 2004) depths at the back of the wardrobe.
To what extent is your clothing influenced by the opinions of others? |
