I often choose shirts.
That's probably because it's the clothing that's closest to everyday life right now.
When I'm not sure what to wear, I reach for a shirt.
It looks neat but not too fussy. It's convenient because you can wear it on its own or layer it with other clothes.
When you think about it that way, you realize that shirts are clothing that can be with you through the seasons.
A freshly washed cotton shirt makes you feel comfortable and open, while a well-ironed shirt makes you stand up straight.
Just by unbuttoning one button, you can create a different look, and by rolling up your sleeves, you can appear to lean forward.
Yes, shirts have many different aspects. Choosing the right shirt will surely make your day more comfortable.
So I choose a shirt again.
And I'm sure I'll choose a shirt again the next morning.
scarf like short shirt & wide tuck denim
front frill lace shirt & back satin baker pants
patterned big shirt & wide slacks pants
dutch collar lace shirt & slacks pants with belt
collared knit vest & patterned short shirt & wide tuck denim
I often find myself choosing a shirt.
Perhaps because, right now, it's the piece of clothing closest to my everyday life.
When I'm unsure what to wear, it's the shirt my hand reaches for.
It looks neat, yet never feels like too much.
It works on its own, or layered with other pieces—quietly versatile.
Thinking about it that way, I realize a shirt is something that stays with me across seasons.
A washed cotton shirt feels easy, opening the heart.
A crisply ironed one gently straightens the spine.
Undo just one button and it takes on a different expression.
Roll up the sleeves and somehow I lean a little forward into the day.
Yes, a shirt has many sides.
Choosing a shirt makes the day feel more comfortable.
So I choose a shirt again.
And the next morning, I imagine I will choose one, too.
