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Why Did You Wear That: Private (School) Party

By admin|September 4th, 2014|Why Did You Wear That?|

Move over Blair Waldorf, this fall preppy plaid and tailored blazers are having a moment lasting longer than your reign as prom queen. But this isn’t a buttoned up and uptight renaissance. Think of the girls in school who skipped class, spent lunch smoking in the hidden back parking lot, and unabashedly flirted with the cute English teacher. Okay, I didn’t do any of those things in school, but I did manage to find each and every loophole in the dress code. I was reprimanded more than once for having rolled my skirt or wearing shoes that weren’t deemed appropriate. Many feel that a school uniform stunts a child’s ability to express him or herself, but I contest that belief as it takes a lot more creativity to own the look. Plus, basically already knowing what you’re going to wear every morning gives you much more time to spend straightening your hair. Iron on labels can help you keep your school cloth well organized. The only downside was that I didn’t wear thong underwear on a daily basis until I graduated as our ancient stairwells were a peeping Tom’s dream realized.

Can we take a moment and relish in the irony that my highschool had a “best dressed” superlative?

For fall, be at the head of the class by pairing an updated plaid or pleated skirt with an oversized blazer or varsity jacket and don’t forget to finish it off with a pair of absolutely inappropriate shoes. See you in detention.

(In case you are wondering about these illustrious photos, the one on the left is from either my sophomore or junior year of school- clearly when I discovered bleach and the one on the right is my first day of ninth grade. And yes, those are Doc Martens).

1. A.P.C. Burnou Zippe Coat, 2. SMYTHE Three Button Schoolboy Blazer, 3. Roseanna Tommy Sherpa Lined Jacket, 4. J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer, 5. Opening Ceremony Tristan Wool Classic OC Varsity Jacket, 6. Sea Two Pleat Skirt, 7. Marissa Webb Paige Gerrit Plaid Skirt, 8. GETTING BACK TO SQUARE ONE Plaid Miniskirt, 9. BB Dakota Corvin Pleated Skirt, 10. JOA Checked Pencil Skirt, 11. Manolo Blahnik Rorita Oxfords, 12. Walter Steiger Lug Sole Patent Leather Loafers, 13. Studio Pollini Loafers, 14. J. Crew Kiltie Monk Strap Loafers, 15. Zimmermann Tie Up Ballerina Flats

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WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Oh, the Memories

By Kirsten|May 23rd, 2014|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

When I told my friend and photographer, Brian, we should shoot these photos at the Frying Pan, he looked at me like I was a crazy person. Most people who live in Manhattan have at some point made the trek over to the Westside Highway and Chelsea Piers to check out what is the Frying Pan. Perhaps I take it for granted as I have always passed it on my runs outdoors during the warmer weather, but it’s a definite “must see.” This abandoned ship is a great way to fool yourself into feeling like you might be on a cruise, probably not a yacht with Roberto Cavalli. Good weather, bar food, and bikinis are the anecdote to feeling blue when left all alone in the city during Memorial Day.

_S1A2261web2 bikini: Pour Moi? c/o Figleaves, pants: c/o Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s, shoes: Michael Kors, hat: A.P.C., jacket: Limited, shorts: Brandy Melville, top: c/o Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s, sunglasses: Chloé

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WhyDid

photos by Brian Schutza

Why Did You Wear That: A Short Guide

By Kirsten|May 14th, 2014|Why Did You Wear That?|

Memorial Day weekend is just about a week away ushering in the unofficial beginning to summer. And summer signals the onslaught of short shorts, toned legs, and a lot of happy males. So, what are this summer’s most coveted short styles? Everything from a classic pair of blue jeans shorts- cut-off or classic, the return of the skort, and the questionable elongated shorts. No matter the occasion, there’s a short for that. Behold WhyDid’s Short Guide for summer.

blue jean queen: 1. Victoria Beckham Denim Oversized Stretch Denim Shorts, 2. J. Crew Distressed Stretch Denim Shorts,3.J Brand Carly Mid-Rise Denim Shorts, 4. Current/Elliot The Bicycle Shorts, 5. A.P.C. Faded Denim Shorts
print-cess pants: 1. Maison Scotch Hawaii Printed Shorts, 2. MSGM Multicolor Shorts, 3. Free People High Rise Culotte Shorts, 4. Mara Hoffman Athletic Shorts, 5. Diane von Furstenberg Naples Floral Shorts
go long: 1. Crippen Ava Shorts, 2. Paul & Joe Nantua Floral Print Crepe Shorts, 3. EACH x OTHER Fabio Paleari Tuxedo Shorts, 4. Citizens of Humanity The Leah Shorts, 5. Tibi Kat Eyelet Shorts
leather lover: 1. BLK DNM Leather Shorts, 2. Jonathan Simkhai Leather Shorts, 3. Rag & Bone Leather Pajama Shorts, 4. Maje Ennivre Lace Up Textured Leather Shorts, 5. Vince Perforated Leather Boxer Shorts
run, girl: 1. Lovers + Friends Young Romance Shorts, 2. One Teaspoon Hendrix New Elastic Runner Shorts, 3. Zoe Karssen Tuxedo Leather Trimmed French Terry Shorts, 4. Pam & Gela Zip Detail Shorts, 5. Splendid Indigo Dye Shorts
skort alert: 1. Vanessa Bruno Aimy Pleated Crepe Shorts, 2. JOA Asymmetrical Hem Shorts, 3. findersKEEPERS Midnight Lover Shorts, 4. CLU Draped Washed Silk Shorts, 5. Clover Canyon Palm Springs Shorts

Get it, shorty.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Don’t Sweat the Technique

By Kirsten|August 27th, 2013|Why Did You Wear That?|

The quote above from Karl Lagerfeld has been passed around the internet faster than an Anthony Weiner dick pic. And while I first snickered when I saw it, I couldn’t help but wonder what Karl might think about one of this fall’s must have items: the sweatshirt.

I can just picture him fanning himself with leather glove clad hand whilst flipping through September’s issues. But put down the paper bag, big K. These aren’t the Champion sweatshirts of gym class past. Nor are they the Juicy Couture velour tracksuits that I was certain were the fashion apocalypse. This season’s reincarnations feature more structured silhouettes, lace insets, and little details that will have you sweating them, not sweating in them.

When worn with the skinniest of skinny jeans, leather leggings, or a pleated skirt rather than their fleeced counterparts, the sweatshirt is more fabulous than frumpy.

1. T by Alexander Wang Crew Neck Sweatshirt, 2. Helmut Lang Leather and Wool Sweatshirt, 3. By Chance Jenna Oversized Sweatshirt, 4. A.P.C. Atelier de Production et Création, 5. Chaser Nat Geo Logo Sweatshirt, 6. Kenzo Striped Lining Cotton Sweatshirt, 7. Wildfox Basic Baggy Beach Sweatshirt, 8.Theory Janelo Long Sweatshirt, 9. Funktional Discovery Sweatshirt