I know, I'm terrible, but I've been in the rural town of Slavonice for about a week and internet has been LIMITED so there.
I've had many observations of the Czech fashion scene however, in both a metropolis and country setting.
HU ZZAH!
There is a lot to write about, but an interesting observation I made today was that a local fashion trend appears to be wearing cropped pants with vibrant-colored tights or kneed socks. This is something completely different, almost reminiscent of the knickerbockers of yester-year. Why so? It's interesting to contemplate. Most of those spotted appear to be in formal (or as formal as any Czech can get) attire, probably coming from work. I would also assume that this look is used to stretch the Czech wardrobe, which also seems limited in their respect. Ingenious, Czech folk, to utilize your crop pants in such a manner. Not many Americans would have the guts to be so brazen with their own knee socks.
Today's weather was the beginning of a possible Indian Summer so it's possible that many wanted to feel comfortable yet cautious- weather in Prague is never predictable and layers are almost as popular as jeans. No jean cropped pants and tights spotted however- YET.
I have to admit though, that normally I would criticize this kind of attire. Especially because of how the colors draw bold cuts across the bodies of those wearing the style, it would look frumpy and retro to most. But for the Czechs, it seems to work- God only knows why. I was tempted to stop many on the street and ask them in my poor Czech why such a combination? But then I realized that I wouldn't be able to understand their answer, if they chose to answer me at all.
This is probably because of the formality of the situations in which the style is worn, but typically nice shoes, mainly pointy Oxfords, accompanied the dress, as well as a blazer, giving in more to the Leprechaun-esque look that seemed to captivate so many today. One woman I noticed had raspberry colored stockings with a matching scarf- at least she matched. A popular combination seemed to be navy blue, brown or black however.
The Pilgrim style is in, ladies in gentlemen. I'm surprised this pragmatic and practical trend has not caught on in the US.
On a side note, what the fuck is up with the economy, people? I'm beginning to wonder if I should abandon all hope for Graduate study and just remain here for a while. I feel as though I'd be fucked either way, but at least if I stayed here I wouldn't have to live with my parents.
I hear they have internets out Californi' way...
There is a lot to write about, but an interesting observation I made today was that a local fashion trend appears to be wearing cropped pants with vibrant-colored tights or kneed socks. This is something completely different, almost reminiscent of the knickerbockers of yester-year. Why so? It's interesting to contemplate. Most of those spotted appear to be in formal (or as formal as any Czech can get) attire, probably coming from work. I would also assume that this look is used to stretch the Czech wardrobe, which also seems limited in their respect. Ingenious, Czech folk, to utilize your crop pants in such a manner. Not many Americans would have the guts to be so brazen with their own knee socks.
Today's weather was the beginning of a possible Indian Summer so it's possible that many wanted to feel comfortable yet cautious- weather in Prague is never predictable and layers are almost as popular as jeans. No jean cropped pants and tights spotted however- YET.
I have to admit though, that normally I would criticize this kind of attire. Especially because of how the colors draw bold cuts across the bodies of those wearing the style, it would look frumpy and retro to most. But for the Czechs, it seems to work- God only knows why. I was tempted to stop many on the street and ask them in my poor Czech why such a combination? But then I realized that I wouldn't be able to understand their answer, if they chose to answer me at all.
This is probably because of the formality of the situations in which the style is worn, but typically nice shoes, mainly pointy Oxfords, accompanied the dress, as well as a blazer, giving in more to the Leprechaun-esque look that seemed to captivate so many today. One woman I noticed had raspberry colored stockings with a matching scarf- at least she matched. A popular combination seemed to be navy blue, brown or black however.
The Pilgrim style is in, ladies in gentlemen. I'm surprised this pragmatic and practical trend has not caught on in the US.
On a side note, what the fuck is up with the economy, people? I'm beginning to wonder if I should abandon all hope for Graduate study and just remain here for a while. I feel as though I'd be fucked either way, but at least if I stayed here I wouldn't have to live with my parents.
I hear they have internets out Californi' way...
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