A Sure Fit: Playfully Printed

I was killing time playing puzzle games with my friend’s son and then he mentioned to me that the outfit I was wearing was "just like a puzzle!" Children can be just the icebreaker to brighten your day. I also needed to have a laugh so it was worth every bit of a chuckling nod to the little one.  

Although my playsuit was no actual puzzle, it did spark the puzzling notion of how we take separate fashioning elements—visually soothing pairings or unlikely contrasts—to fit into our daily styling. I know that from my own personal preferences regarding fashion it has surely changed over time. My influence has even shocked me a bit at times when I compare elements that I once adored in the past or supposedly would not wear—from softer more feminine colours in fabrics to metal hardware worn in daring accessories. 

Sure, maybe eight years or so ago, I would not have been ecstatic about acquiring a printed playsuit in earthy hues, but I am today! And, just like puzzle pieces need to be shifted and tried on for size until the fit is just right, my progressive style has been molded to my tastes year after year. 

I have kept adored favourites, yet have also stepped into new fashion territory at times, challenging the rule book (whatever that is), and creating my own guide that suits me just fine. It doesn't mean that other pieces will not come out to play, nor does it mean that my style is completely one type of category.

Today, the missing puzzle piece was printed, and I found it in a playsuit!

 

Do your typical fashion pieces fit anymore? Have you been taking risks outside of your usual styling in recent years?

The goods: Printed playsuit-Burlington Coat Factory, Croc boots-Via Spiga, Handbag-Vintage, Belt and Blazer-H&M, Necklace-from Hawaii/gifted