Yes: fashion! With all the good will in the world, I wouldn’t portray myself as a style icon. The majority of my wardrobe could be best described as casual—and like seemingly everyone else, I have a pair of those loose jeans that hang around the hips. But what about the more formal side?
I’m not familiar with suits. I’ve avoided offices most of my life, in pursuit of creative directions I have complete control over. It hasn’t been very successful. I remember working one day in an office six years ago (I lasted a whole day!), and I had immense trouble finding something to wear… I scrambled to find a pair of black trousers (which were very old), coupled with a shirt that wasn’t in the best condition of all time, only to find the man and woman in the office with me were wearing jeans! This is not typical of office situations, though.
Anyway, mindful of the prospect that I might end up in an office eventually (it has to be faced), I did pick up a matching black jacket and trousers from Asda just before Christmas. This makes something resembling a suit. I hadn’t given it much thought, but recently I realised I don’t actually own shirts anymore! Except a single black one. Black suit and black shirt? I don’t think so. I threw a load of shirts out some years ago, on account of them being never worn and almost irrevocably corrupted by dust. The last job interview I had, in August 2000 (nope, don’t do interviews very often!), I just went in a sweater and jeans, which I could tell made a bad impression… but my attendance was a token, so I didn’t care.
So, shirts… I have loads of tops. Most of them are too casual. There are a few that are somewhat passable, but suddenly, I want a shirt. Or three. Just in case I end up in an office. And at least one more ensemble that resembles a suit. Of course, since my wardrobe is bursting open with all the casual gear, buying clothes is a problem in that sense too. Time to chuck out some of the older, scuzzier jeans, I guess.
And no, I don’t really plan to end up in an office. Which means I probably will.
(Am I being awfully boring?)