I don't wear long, flowy, floaty, flowery silk dresses very often. In fact, looking at these pictures, I feel a bit awkward seeing myself in something that isn't "me" at all. But I like the dress, even if it's not my "style." And who says I even need to have a certain style anyway? Can't I just be Ashley in clothes?
Not that many people in the world have the luxury of being able to choose what style of clothing they put on their bodies. Many barely have clothing. It seems so silly, then, that so many of us stand in our closets every morning, staring at a plethora of options, only to huffily declare that we "have nothing to wear!!!!" And it really makes you think about what's important and what's not, and how much our clothing means to us, and how much it actually should.
Just think about it. If I were stripped of my clothing, what would I be? Just a girl with maybe a knack at writing a few amusing quips. What would you be? Are you satisfied with that?
Dress: Free People
Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden
amazing floral dress!love it dear :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, love it :)
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You are definitely right, we spend far too much time thinking about what we wear and what is 'our style' and it's true, there are people with far less, maybe even nothing.
ReplyDeleteIt's just that we like to move through our society of excess and obsession and status symbols pretending that these people don't really exist.
and we frown upon those who chose to rebel and wear nothing.
Beautiful and wise...! Typical Ashley (clothes or not)! Good point my dear! I'm absolutely satisfied with who I am btw! Kisses :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a rather deep thought to end with :P I do totally agree with you though! I always find myself thinking I have nothing to wear, and have to give myself a talking to! Anyway, love this dress it's stunning!
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never mind about a labels or a particular style, just be you and you look you look so sweet and sexy at the same time. :)
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks beautiful on you, I think it's always important to experiment with clothes, even if it isn't your usual style. In this case it really really works!
ReplyDeletei love that dress on you. when i lived in nicaragua i hardly had any clothes with me... and i stopped noticing or caring how i dressed after a bit of time. it made life MUCH easier... but it wasnt as fun!
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You are totally right and I think most people waste too much time thinking about stuff like that, about what to wear, how to wear it, how to impress people while wearing that, the shoes, the jewelry...the obvious superficial stuff that distracts us from what really is important in life. Then I think about the people that have lost everything in house fires or disasters such as floodings and have nothing, absolutely nothing left.
ReplyDeleteJust the other day we were going out to a restaurant for dinner, and stood in front of my closet and thought to myself: "I have nothing to wear" when really, if you looked at my closet you'd want to punch the reality out of me and see that it is actually STUFFED with shoes and clothes, so saying something like that is not just silly, but immensely stupid..-sigh.
On a different note, I think no matter what you wear you will always be you, just with a new style that you were trying to go for that time, and I think you are still gorgeous Ashley, with a flowy, floaty, flowery, long, pretty dress.
It is not the clothes who makes the women. It is her personality, her talents and her knowledge, her emotions and what she likes to eat.
ReplyDeleteClothes is just a way of protecting ourselves, but it can also give you an opportunity to express yourself and your personality. But clothes also give you the opportunity to pretend being someone diffrent, atleast by the outer looks.
My view of clothes is like I am wearing a sort of art on me, not needed, but it is fun and give my life more meaning.
i think this dress looks really good on you. I dont know anyone really who has a "style"
ReplyDeleteYou are still gorgeous in that flowy floral dress, even if it's not your "style"!
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I feel bad sometimes that I need so many clothes when people struggle for them. I guess I just try to give away clothes to friends or goodwill as much as possible? I dunno. It is a tough thing to think about. And you look lovely in this, just like Ashley in clothes.
ReplyDeletewhen it comes to clothes, i never seem to feel that i have enough, then again, i take a lot of stuff in my life for granted, i should definitely feel more grateful!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a coincidence that you wrote this post because yesterday as I was cleaning out my closet I was wondering why I had so much and is this who I would be known as- the woman with 75 nail polishes and oodles of shoes? I hope not and I try to keep my life balanced and just see myself as "Emily in clothes" (I like that!) BEAUTIFUL dress- something I would wear for sure!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress and photos. That's the great thing about fashion and clothes, going outside of your "me" look.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are right though, most of us have tons of clothes in our closets but we should reflect and think about the important things in life sometimes.
Good point. What are we without our clothes?
ReplyDeleteFor me, it wasn't an academic question: I had to create an entire life without the crutch of female clothing. (And male clothing is largely fashionless.)
This dress isn't your natural style, but that last photo... it made me gasp. Your complex beauty radiates like a supernova. My eyes are still burning.
i think its good to wear things that arent our "style" every once in a while. break out of the box!
ReplyDeleteI am totally not a flowy dress person, either. That's why I say that I want my wedding dress to be non-flowy, non-ruffley, non-traditional. I don't want to look anything but 100% myself all the time. That includes my wedding day.
ReplyDeleteHowever, that being said, this dress looks gorgeous on you. I know that you may not see it as your style, but it really looks great. No bullshit.
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ReplyDeleteI love your idea for that dress.
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Nice photos, love the dress and heels.
ReplyDeleteSomething to think about eh? if we were stripped of all our layers what would we be?
ReplyDeleteWhile I go away and mull over that let me say even if the style isn't you the colour def is.
FABULOUS! this dress looks amazing on you!
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That dress is gorgeous! And so often we constrict ourselves to one certain style, I think breaking out of that rut every once in a while is important.
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If none of us wore clothing, the world might be an easier place, with less judgment all around. Or maybe we'd all just really judge each other's bodies and hair, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe times when I always know what to wear are, paradoxically or not, the times when I don't have that much. A few years ago I sent loads of stuff home with my mom, and had literally about half a suitcase to dress myself from for a month. And you know what? I always looked good. I wore the same thing out every weekend but whatever. And my best friends when I was younger who never had much money and probably had about 9 outfits each always looked phenomenal. So yeah...
amazing photos and a beautiful dress! where abouts did you have these photos taken - the locatio is perfect1 xx
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Wow these pictures are so beautiful! Love your dress so much! So pretty!
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A very good point.No-one will ever be able to answer why super-privileged women stare at the bulging wardrobe and declare 'I've got nothing to wear'. Without clothes and fashion, life for me would be a lot simpler.... but I wouldn't have a hobby.
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in these photos, even if you dont feel comfortable wearing the dress :)
ReplyDelete@ Ashley with clothes... I think I would have nothing to say - until I figured out how to make clothes from leaves and twigs and then I would certainly blog about that! x
ReplyDeleteThis dress is gorgeous even if it isnt your usual style,but you make it you by choosing it,wearing and styling it in your own way,you look lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with what you say,very interesting,we do tend to dwell on things that arent that important,when you look at the bigger picture,but clothes have developed into something thats become our identity? our expression, social status? A neccessity, but like you say is that really that important?
I really like your style of writting,I look forward to your next post x
you seriously look amazing in anything you wear. you make every garment stylish. style is just about confidence and you have that in megatons. you inspire me daily. i also love that you are an amazing person and that you feel and think about these things often. it makes you even more wonderful in my eyes.
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I so agree with all of this.
ReplyDeleteI hate the idea of having only one style... Freedom!!
By the way, you look amazing in that dress.
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Love the dress x
ReplyDeleteLove this dress! Its beautiful on you!
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Tough question Ashley. I am not always totally concerned with what I put on on a day-to-day basis, but I was before I came to Korea. I guess I quickly realised I was gonna get stared at whether I look good or not, because I was foreign! Would people have to rely on their personality more?
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p.s- you look absolutely amazing in that dress!!
I LOVE your maxi dress!
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I so love what you said aboout how not all of us can afford clothes in their style and to fit good, I feel so guilty when I always shout "I don't have anything to wear for today!"
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Lovely outfit! The perfect combination between feminine and street chic! Your blog is simply a delight! I was wonderring if you would have time to check mine, possibly follow each other? Hope we keep in touch!
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Great Outfit and Pics!!!
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great post! I totally agree with everything that you said. We take too much for granted. Love your outfit also. Going to follow.
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this dress is lovely
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks AMAZING on you! Gorgeous. Hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely guilty of standing in a room piled with clothes and whining about nothing to wear every so often...I usually then look around for a while and eventually find something I haven't even worn yet...lol! I love your dress though, who cares what style it is! :)
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Yes - important to keep it all in perspective sometimes. But in any case - you look gorgeous, I love the way you have kept it sheer and just worn the leotard - really ethereal!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics :))
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