Like a Candle in the Wind
November 29th 2008 07:02
Its an interesting point to note that what people wear and their sense of fashion can be narrowed down to the type of music they listen to.
Electro pop: colourful t-shirts (tight for men, loose for women), preferably with personality-articulating comments on them such as "I love nerds"
Rock: you know this one. Tight black jeans, maybe a bandana over their forehead, and the most played out t-shirt in the universe - the black and white RAMONES one.
Hiphop: seems to have toned itself down from the ol' high top Reeboks and colourful leather. The last hiphop gig I went to was fairly tame - some commando-style caps and graffiti on t-shirts here and there.
Jazz: I hear brown suits are the rage these days, but there is still a huge rift between the people that come across like jazz players (sharp suits and controlled swagger) and those who simply like the music (half-way shorts, loose silk garments and 1920's headgear).
Classical: For the younger generation, black pencil skirts and green suits worn with tight-fitting flanelette shirts. For the elders, anything goes - may dress better than thongs and singlet if attending the opera.
Techno: Why is this still around? These people are the type I can't even look at without feeling intimidated. The main piece of attraction is the grimacing and tough as nails face that suggests they are constantly coming down off some psychosis-inducing stimulant.
So blow winds, blow. Let the music dictate your sense of style, just make sure it doesn't end up dictating your mindstate.
Electro pop: colourful t-shirts (tight for men, loose for women), preferably with personality-articulating comments on them such as "I love nerds"
Rock: you know this one. Tight black jeans, maybe a bandana over their forehead, and the most played out t-shirt in the universe - the black and white RAMONES one.
Hiphop: seems to have toned itself down from the ol' high top Reeboks and colourful leather. The last hiphop gig I went to was fairly tame - some commando-style caps and graffiti on t-shirts here and there.
Jazz: I hear brown suits are the rage these days, but there is still a huge rift between the people that come across like jazz players (sharp suits and controlled swagger) and those who simply like the music (half-way shorts, loose silk garments and 1920's headgear).
Classical: For the younger generation, black pencil skirts and green suits worn with tight-fitting flanelette shirts. For the elders, anything goes - may dress better than thongs and singlet if attending the opera.
Techno: Why is this still around? These people are the type I can't even look at without feeling intimidated. The main piece of attraction is the grimacing and tough as nails face that suggests they are constantly coming down off some psychosis-inducing stimulant.
So blow winds, blow. Let the music dictate your sense of style, just make sure it doesn't end up dictating your mindstate.
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Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
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Herein lies my problem, I am ecclectic in musical tastes and geographic location, perhaps explaining my varied wardrobe, although I am predonimantly a colour person, that is, mood needs certainly colours each day to survive.
However, I must take a look at myself more often now and see which musical genre i may be reflecting. This is quite interesting from a kid who grew up in London in the 60s, Sydney in the 70s, Canberra and India in the 80's, Snowy mountains in the 90s and Brisbane in the Naughties... can you imagine the colours and styles I have amassed, not to mention my music collection *lol*
A really interesting observationa and read Opto.
Cheers
Lilla ...
Comment by Optomistic Opportunism
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Optomystic Opportunism
On my computer screen: 7 comments at my websites. Some kind of record for me!
There's a word to describe you at this present time Lilla - ubiquitous! Fits like gum trees in our backyards...
The Ubiquitous Lilla, cheers.
From the Opportunistic Alex
Comment by Lilla
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Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
I like it!
The truth is I thought you had quit writing on here a while ago, I was mistaken. Then I was away too ... but today, a chance to practice my umbiquity, umbiquitously.