David Hendley on tue 24 feb 04
The title of my "Around the Firebox" column in last Nov/Dec's issue
of Claytimes is "Accessories Make the Outfit".
I think even Carson, the fashion consultant from Queer Eye for the
Straight Guy would agree.
As artists at an art opening, we are expected to, or at least not maligned
if we do, stand out from the crowd. The best way to do this, without
resorting to an over-the-top outfit more fitting for a Janet Jackson
music video than a walk down Main Street, is to dress conservatively,
but contrast the outfit with an attention-getting accessory.
That way, you will look normal enough at first glance, but anyone
who cares to give you a second look will see that you know how to
fit in, but are just eccentric enough to be interesting.
Funky or exotic jewelry or scarves are good for women, ties are good
for men, but it could be anything. Merrie and I prefer red shoes.
As for your opening Kelly, two details, the time (very, very early)
and the place (a college) suggest that this will be a Velveeta, chips and
Spam affair, not a beluga and capers gala for the high society of
Port Huron Michigan. I suggest you dress like you were going out
shopping. To a nice department store, not Wal-Mart or Goodwill.
And don't forget that all-important accessory.
David Hendley
david@farmpots.com
http://www.farmpots.com
MJ Moriarty on tue 24 feb 04
A few years ago, before I started sinking all my discretionary income into
having my own clay studio, I went to Paris for a week. Before I left,
someone who had been there many times told me "Wear black, and a really
nice scarf." This was easy, since I usually wear mostly black because it
doesn't show the coffee I always spill on myself first thing every
morning, and nice scarves are a major vice for me.
I could not believe how many people came up to me and started speaking in
French, assuming that I understood, or asked me directions, assuming I was
a native. I am the most mid-western corn-fed looking hick imaginable, but
somehow I was transformed into a cosmopolitan sophisticate by the
combination of wardrobe, accessories, and Paris.
Anyway, as we get older it is important to accessorize.
Or is it exercise?
MJ
karen gringhuis on wed 25 feb 04
Dave -
LOVE the fashion advice!! You're great. IMHO a pair
of good earrings and a big bracelet - check out museum
shops - will get a women through anything. I
especially liked the RED shoes - Carson would
certainly approve!
As for accessorize v. exercise, unfortunately the
answer is we've got to do both.
Keep up the good work.
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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:41:37 -0600
From: David Hendley
The title of my "Around the Firebox" column in last
Nov/Dec's issue
of Claytimes is "Accessories Make the Outfit".
I think even Carson, the fashion consultant from Queer
Eye for the
Straight Guy would agree.
As artists at an art opening, we are expected to, or
at least not maligned
if we do, stand out from the crowd. The best way to do
this, without
resorting to an over-the-top outfit more fitting for a
Janet Jackson
music video than a walk down Main Street, is to dress
conservatively,
but contrast the outfit with an attention-getting
accessory.
That way, you will look normal enough at first glance,
but anyone
who cares to give you a second look will see that you
know how to
fit in, but are just eccentric enough to be
interesting.
Funky or exotic jewelry or scarves are good for women,
ties are good
for men, but it could be anything. Merrie and I prefer
red shoes.
As for your opening Kelly, two details, the time
(very, very early)
and the place (a college) suggest that this will be a
Velveeta, chips and
Spam affair, not a beluga and capers gala for the high
society of
Port Huron Michigan. I suggest you dress like you were
going out
shopping. To a nice department store, not Wal-Mart or
Goodwill.
And don't forget that all-important accessory.
David Hendley
david@farmpots.com
http://www.farmpots.com
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Karen Gringhuis
KG Pottery
Box 607 Alfred NY 14802
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