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More than most guys, I guess, I enjoy keeping up with the hottest, sexiest fashion trends for women. Not that I’m sitting around pouring over Vogue at night or watching the Style channel or whatever. But I do read newspaper and magazine stories about fashion when I bump into them – yes, partly because they’re usually accompanied by photos of very beautiful women in very nice clothes. But I also like having some idea what’s supposedly “in” and what’s not. I think this is because I enjoy knowing what I’ll see well-dressed women wearing in the months ahead. Hemlines are up again and boots are back? Great! Or whatever it is. I’m telling you all this because I just read an article about white being the perfect color for springtime. I guess that’s not exactly stop-the-presses fashion news, huh? But it got me thinking about South Florida’s unusual relationship with white clothes.
Remember, I spent a lot of my life living where white was appropriate only in the summer, for women or men. White shirts were an exception. But in places like Michigan and Vermont, most white clothes came out on Memorial Day and went away after Labor Day. I know there’s winter white to help lighten up cold weather wardrobes these days. But I suspect lots of folks in four-season climates stick mainly with the old notion: white is for warm weather.
Which brings me back to fashion in South Florida. Here, white is beautifully, gloriously appropriate any day of the year. You see it all the time in the streets of Fort Lauderdale, whether it’s strolling down fashionable Las Olas or hanging out along the beach. White pants and white skirts, white dresses and white shorts. Occasionally you spot a white men’s suit. Hey, we even have more white cars than I’ve ever seen anywhere. So what difference does this make? Well, I would suggest it does matter. Arguably, white is the color of South Florida when it comes to clothes. And white’s place in this culture tells you a bit about us. There is something clean and well-pressed about white, fashionable and chic somehow. But there’s also something casual and relaxed about white clothing. It’s what you wear in the sunshine drinking icy cocktails. It’s what you wear to remind yourself you’re on vacation. It’s what you wear to feel as optimistic and sunny as the weather. In apparel, white is the color of sophisticated fun. Fortunately, we never have to pack that away in South Florida.
Remember, I spent a lot of my life living where white was appropriate only in the summer, for women or men. White shirts were an exception. But in places like Michigan and Vermont, most white clothes came out on Memorial Day and went away after Labor Day. I know there’s winter white to help lighten up cold weather wardrobes these days. But I suspect lots of folks in four-season climates stick mainly with the old notion: white is for warm weather.
Which brings me back to fashion in South Florida. Here, white is beautifully, gloriously appropriate any day of the year. You see it all the time in the streets of Fort Lauderdale, whether it’s strolling down fashionable Las Olas or hanging out along the beach. White pants and white skirts, white dresses and white shorts. Occasionally you spot a white men’s suit. Hey, we even have more white cars than I’ve ever seen anywhere. So what difference does this make? Well, I would suggest it does matter. Arguably, white is the color of South Florida when it comes to clothes. And white’s place in this culture tells you a bit about us. There is something clean and well-pressed about white, fashionable and chic somehow. But there’s also something casual and relaxed about white clothing. It’s what you wear in the sunshine drinking icy cocktails. It’s what you wear to remind yourself you’re on vacation. It’s what you wear to feel as optimistic and sunny as the weather. In apparel, white is the color of sophisticated fun. Fortunately, we never have to pack that away in South Florida.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 4:21 PM
Very nice and true comments!! We are so fortunate here in South Florida that we can enjoy life every single day!!
Absolutely! Couldn't agree with you more ... Life is much easier in South Florida! Sounds like you're enjoying yourself and I'm glad to hear it! Have fun!!
Bob
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