A Lesson in Euro Fashion
(The above picture shows my free funky scarf, and a lovely coffee drink-half coffee half, real whipped cream–be jealous Amy!)
Anyone who knows anything about me knows that I am a bit of a clothes horse. I can’t help it, I just love fashion! That said, my wardrobe I have with me in Amsterdam says little about my actual sense of style. I brought more functional, travel friendly pieces. Read: boring. And my normal attire is not boring. So I’ve done a small bit of shopping since I’ve been here.
Because never, have I ever, in my entire life, felt so…dumpy, short, unfashionably out of it, so tennis shoes, American tourist in the worst stereotyped way as I have in Amsterdam. Why? Because everyone here is a supermodel. The Dutch are tall, blond, fit, and Trendy! They all have such a funky, fun sense of style! It’s amazing, really-even old men dress well. The girls here dress kind of Euro funky-trendy and pull it off so well. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:
To look really chic and with it, do not wear anything besides the following-
Skinny jeans or straight jeans only. no bootcut allowed
Boots of anykind, converse/puma-like trainers in any color, or cute flat shoes. No other footwear is allowed
A few layered tops, none of which match in color or print, but somehow go together
A light jacket
And always, always a funky scarf. probably the most important part of the outfit.
Soooo, I’ve purchased a few key pieces-skinny jeans, a pair of metallic gold flat shoes, a funky vintage shirt, and my raspberry beret. oh, and I found a cool scarf in the “:random stuff people leave here” closet at the staff house. I think I’m pretty set for my Euro wardrobe now. But geez, if you ever visit, be sure to pack accordingly. I mean, you’re going up against a country full of supermodels. Get ready to bust out the beret!
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