This is the second girl to have told me that her mom
bought her dresses, but she really did not want to wear them. The older I
get the more I’ve found ‘mother knows best’, but everyone’s style
evolution is different, that is what makes these articles possible…
Sharon 2.0
For some children their parents can be style icons, in Shazz’s case
her mom was slim and pretty and was young in the 70’s, so mini’s it was.
This not being what Sharon would wear she looked else were for
inspiration. Before stretch jeans came along, it was hard to find a good
fit; I can second this! With slight ‘rear insecurity’ she chose to live
in joggers and
Adidas
bottoms for comfort until she was about 18. This being said, Sharon has
always felt over dressed when smart and prefers a casual approach.
For me it becomes clearer when Sharon tells me that her favourite
artists are the likes of French Blek le Rat and Banksy. These are
artists with a message and a voice that they need to get out there,
their style is street but in it there is beauty. Not only this but an
attraction to body art, of which she has a few. This is one of the
oldest art forms that used to have a bad rep. Though it is now very
popular and the stigma of the past has left, yet it still holds a
toughness and sense of power.
Still sticking with her comfortable jeans, she has a variety of vests
and t-shirts. She claims this sort of clothing suits her life style;
her love for dance/electronic music does lead to late nights in dark and
sometimes dirty clubs such as SE1, Great Suffolk St Warehouse and
Cable. Bearing this in mind a girl needs to be comfortable and footwear
is essential in for this… Funky trainers and other accessories (belts,
necklaces and slogans) that are less for comfort but more to reflect her
cool, laid back and up for a laugh attitude make for a style all
Sharon. Blood Hound Gang was the sound track for this 80’s child, but
that is long ago and they’ve made space for a lot of Electro and lasers.
Not dropping her first influence on the dance scene, drum and bass … of
which Omni Trio – Renegade Snares basically got her into her much loved
dance.
Now at work it’s a very different story, because here is where Sharon
applies some power dressing. Having seen it for myself, I must say it
is a sight to behold. And I agree with her completely, sometimes a girl
needs to wear her power. The Insurance industry, where she works is so
male dominated; donning a body-con dress and heels can give you the edge
to make your mark.
If any of you out there wanted to share your transition, please get in touch.
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