Yelena Dressmaking & Accessories

 I often dress like I’m out to a party. Why not? The life is short. It’s not a fact that I will outlive my coat, My skirts, my dresses, jackets, sweaters, blouses… And once, when I am done with earthly trifles, Someone will check my overflowing wardrobe  Exclaming, “Why did she never wear thise clothes? She had the time, the body and the style… Now, what are WE to do with all this stuff?” Thus— while I can— I better outfit myself  For the exciting party of today. This lyrical intro by yours truly should put us in a mood of discussing the longevity of garments. All clothes are not created equally, some deteriorate and others pass the test of time; some clothes we might want to keep forever, while others serve their purpose in one day and are no longer needed; some are worn constantly and others rarely leave the closet. There are a few factors to consider when choosing a wearable item.  1.First of all, the material- usually fabric (woven or knitted) or yarn (knitted or...

 Most people have a closet full of assets, yet declare to have nothing to wear. Let’s try to fix that. Here is a challenge: try wearing different outfits every day for a week — to start. The idea is, you can wear the same items, just style them differently each time. For example if on Monday you wore a white shirt with grey pants (skirt), you can put on the same shirt on, say, on Thursday (after the laundry?) but this time with green pants (skirt), as an option, layer it under a jacket, sweater or vest. If it’s a dress, pair it with different shoes and accessories each time, wear it over a button down shirt or light sweater, or under a cardigan or jacket. If you wear a uniform for work, spread this exercise just to your time off duty. To keep track of what you wore, take a picture of your chosen clothes right before putting them on, or of yourself before undressing in the evening. If at the end of the week you feel accomplished and still embracing the challenge, go for another week...