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Clothes like artful home1/31/2024 (That means you might find some great ones in thrift stores.)įrom an aesthetic viewpoint, some”artsy” types of clothing could be defined by what is called “shibui.” It is a Japanese term that identifies those things, like this pottery, that express a different, eternal, unusual, and captivating quality. The upside is that they won’t go out of fashion. The velvet may make it lean toward Romantic, but it still has a Dramatic flair because it is costume-y. That includes, for example, something like a velvet top or wrap. And except when the pattern is playful (such as something with polka dots and/or stripes) the style expresses more, well, gravitas. You won’t see body-hugging or flowing, sensuous pieces. That means you won’t be seeing them in very refined, delicate or sheer fabrics, at least not a lot of them (there are always exceptions to the rule.) The closest you might get are some of the more “boho” looks from places like Johnny Was, as is this one on the right.Īlso, there isn’t the highly tailored silhouette you would find in a Classic blazer or a button-down blouse. They have a more substantial, dynamic quality than a soft, quiet or yielding one. ![]() Think of the textiles and garments that make up this style as suggesting the earth rather than the sky. (Both this and the outfit above are from one of John Kitchener’s favorite websites, Artful Home.) The High Spirited qualities show up in patterns, pattern mixing, and unexpected elements. The Natural is demonstrated in the looser fits and more textural fabrics. The Drama is expressed in what is often an exaggeration in size and construction. If we had to describe what “artsy” means in terms of the seven basic style facets we would say that it is a combination of Dramatic, Natural, and High Spirited essences. Or, you can simply wear a more classic wardrobe piece – like a simple white blouse, sleeves rolled up – with a fabulous collection of Native American jewelry (these are from the Sundance Catalog.) Native American jewelry is intrinsically artistic.īut to get the overall look requires more than just one added element. Now, you can always make almost any outfit look a bit more “artsy” by adding a statement piece or two, such as a hand-made, or highly textural or rough-hewn necklace or bracelet. In fact, some of them actually are – they are what is called wearable art. When we see a woman wearing an outfit that is interesting, creative, and unique – we might wonder, “ Could I pull off something like that?” These “artsy” outfits often look like works of art.
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