Thursday, July 12, 2012

New York City: The (Boring) Fashion Capital of the World

Okay, maybe that title was a bit harsh. But really, I rarely see something particularly fashionable and unique while walking the streets of New York. Maybe fashionable is the wrong word here. I think I mean stylish. People wear such monochromatic clothing. Most of it is black. And as a New Yorker it makes me sort of sick.
During my sophomore year in college, I wanted to wear all black for the winter for two reasons: 1. I was digging Rihanna's recent style choice of wearing black all the time. 2. I wanted to feel closer to New York. Everyone told me that was a horrible idea because it was boring and people would think I was depressed. Whatever.
I'm glad I listened though. Somewhere between junior year and the end of senior year, I fell in love with color and print. I just wanted to constantly look like I was in a parade or at carnival. Black, white and grey just didn't make sense to me anymore, past being neutral colors to throw on with something bright and vibrant.
Since I've been home (and really since my trip to Miami), I've had a difficult time negotiating my need for constant color with the expected muted tones of the New Yorkers walking through the concrete jungle. If I'm going out I reach for my bright floral printed jumper, but then I put it back because it's too bright. So I find dark shorts and a dark top and maybe a white sweater. BORING!! 
I've come to two conclusions: 1. I should either move out of New York to LA or Miami (which I'm strongly considering for the future). and 2. I need to just be myself and wear my bright colors. What's the point of buying bright skirts and tops and bright shoes if I'm never going to wear them? I vow that I will wear my bright colors and take pictures in them. It only makes sense to do. So expect to see more of me on the blog to prove that not all New Yorkers are boring and muted and dull and just lame when it comes to style.

What do you all think of the way New Yorkers dress? Are you a New Yorker who dares to wear color? Are there more like me out there in the universe??

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