"When accessorizing always take off the last thing you put on" - Do you agree ?
25 comments save last comment by Jen O. C. over 3 years ago
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World famous quote by Coco Chanel - but do you actually agree ? over 3 years ago |
Oyin F.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
10 posts
i'm kinda in between on this one.... sometimes you feel you've got such an amazing outfit together with the perfect accessories... and you just don't wanna take anything off. But hey - who am i to contest against one of the world's most legendary designers ?
January 15, 2010
Oyin F.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
10 posts
Totally agree :)
January 15, 2010
Edward H.
SAN DIEGO,
United States
1462 posts
Well, I would hate to have to take off my pants before going out.
January 15, 2010
Chloe A.
MINNESOTA,
United States
3844 posts
I would generally agree with this statement. At least for myself. I look too overdone, otherwise.
January 15, 2010
Cassy C.
DIRTY JERSEY,
United States
313 posts
I never do that, I always spend a lot of time picking out my accessories, the last thing I pick is usually best haha
January 15, 2010
Célèste B.
FASHIONISEVOLUTION(DOT)BLOGSPOT(DOT)COM,
United States
1102 posts
Coco was not being literal in the sense that you should always ALWAYS take something off. What she meant was that you should underdo accessories rather than overdo them. Most people over do them (especially in her time--and she was all about minimalism). As far as applying her advice to our outfits today. I say, in general yes, wear fewer accessories. If that means you have to put them all on and then remove one every time you get dressed, then so be it. But I don't think you always have to take advice so literally.
January 15, 2010
Zanna V.
YORKSHIRE,
United Kingdom
2878 posts
i always put my bag on last and thats pretty vital hahaha
January 16, 2010
Ruth O.
DUBLIN,
Ireland
143 posts
It depends on what i put on last. If i can live without it then i see if it looks nicer without it then sure.
but if it's a jacket and it's -12 degress outside then no sorry Coco you can go take a hike..
January 16, 2010
Vicky V.
ANTWERP,
Belgium
932 posts
^ what Célèste said.
January 16, 2010
Kelly M.
PORTLAND, OR,
United States
78 posts
Yeah I don't really agree. I feel like when I add layers or jewelry or a hat to my outfit it almost always looks better.
January 16, 2010
Aurora ..
ONTARIO,
Canada
3744 posts
I don't agree with the statement, but do agree that it's better to underdo accessories than it is to overdo them. I usually underdo it, so if I took off the last thing I put on I wouldn't have any accessories on.
January 16, 2010
Morgan H.
VERMONT,
United States
91 posts
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Heidi should have listened to that rule
January 19, 2010
Alice ..
SUFFOLK,
United Kingdom
749 posts
Pahh I think there's a lot of fashion rules that she should've listened to but didnt in that situation ^^
January 19, 2010
Grace H.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
5142 posts
no, i wouldnt put it on if i didnt want to wear it
January 19, 2010
Morgan H.
VERMONT,
United States
91 posts
I actually think the quote is really clever and does apply to a certain amount of people
but then again, most times I only wear a dress, with shoes and stud earrings...there wouldnt be that much to take off
January 19, 2010
Catherine E.
PHILADELPHIA,
United States
1161 posts
I personally don't... if anything, I add more accessories before leaving. But I tend to opt for simplicity 98% of the time. I really don't abide by fashion "rules," but it wouldn't hurt for some people to consider this one.
January 23, 2010
Jane D.
CAPE TOWN,
South Africa
448 posts
I agree because there are people that get a bit carried away with accessorising and end up looking like a christmas tree adorned with ornaments... Its like they feel the need to wear all their jewellery at once instead of taking signature pieces that compliment the outfit...
January 23, 2010
Tamara Y.
MONTREAL,
Canada
216 posts
I think Coco lived in a fashion era that was incredibly simple and classic and beautiful, so to overdue it would be a mistake. With contemporary fashion I think you can mix it up a bit more. She was a person after all, who lived in her own time, she probably wouldn't exactly approve of what is on the runway these days - perhaps not even her own label! :) my two cents..
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January 24, 2010
Jen O. C.
VANCOUVER,
Canada
3612 posts
I agree with Celeste. Plus I almost never wear accessories other than like a scarf or a belt, so I don't feel I could really 'overdo it' with that. I think the main thing is that your accessories should complement your outfit rather than BE the outfit.
January 24, 2010