Fashion trends come and go like the ocean tide, but one fad that is here to stay is the style of being in style.  And the drive toward conformity begins at a surprisingly early age. I still remember my first brush with the “fashion police” from way back in grade school.  The popular brand name … More Dirty Laundry 6: Jesus en Vogue

Whether we like it or not, our clothes make a statement.  Uniforms identify us with a particular team, business, or school.  Our attire often pigeonholes us by profession.  The white-collar, blue-collar distinction is still readily acknowledged.  More superficially, in school brand name shoppers are given more respect, while secondhand thrift shoppers are seen as “not … More Dirty Laundry 5: Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve

For some, the entire idea of clothing one’s self with an alter ego, taking on a new persona empowered to accomplish awesome things, sounds like mere fantasy.  It sounds just like our favorite comic book superheroes. Clark Kent goes into a phone booth and, seconds later, comes out Superman.  Diana spins around in circles to … More Dirty Laundry 4: Superheroes & Phone Booths