Posted on 04/22/2015 11:41:53 AM PDT by drewh
For the past three years, art director Matilda Kahl has been wearing the same outfit to work every single day. “I just wanted to save some time and energy,” she told Business Insider.
Kahl was tired of running late in the morning, reevaluating her outfits, and stressing about whether her clothes were appropriate for different events or meetings at her creative advertising agency.
For someone in the creative field who has to make a lot of decisions throughout the day, she longed for one less choice to make.
“During the weekdays, I have so many creative challenges at work to keep my mind stimulated that I don’t feel an urge to express myself creatively through what I wear,” she said. “I finally had enough.”
After one particularly memorable meeting in which she realized her male work colleagues never face as much sartorial stress as she did, Kahl decided it was time for her own work uniform.
“I was looking for something that was simple yet wouldn’t feel too anonymous,” Kahl said. “After a few long days hunting for the right top, I fell in love with the white blouse for its diagonal line of buttons and the cuts in the sleeves. It felt personal but wasn’t too attention-drawing.”
Kahl bought 15 versions of the silk white top as well as six pairs of black pants so she wouldn’t continually have to do laundry. She also included a black leather bow around her neck to add flair to the ensemble.
The outfit was a success, with hardly any of her coworkers caring what Kahl was wearing. “I’m happy to say we don’t talk about it much, which was the whole idea behind the uniform,” she said. “To take focus away from the wardrobe and lay it on the work instead.”
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I only buy and wear black socks. No one seems to have noticed. Anyway, I don’t have problems with mis-matched or losing a sock with the remaining one being unusable.
So no one cared before when she was stressing herself out, and no one cares now. Great.
You mean like I did for 20 years in the Army?
I thought this was going to Clinton but then she never really worked
Yep.
Wore different versions of the same blouse and skirt for over 25 years as a flight attendant.
Steve Jobs did the same thing.
My dear husband of 45 years did this. He was an architect, very creative and focused on his work. He didn’t want to waste time deciding on wardrobe choices.
He wore khaki pants, a white shirt, and in cold weather, a charcoal grey sweater every single day. He owned several charcoal grey suits when required.
He was repeated and admired by friends, co-workers and clients. He was a gentle, polite, and thoughtful man. I miss him so much.
repeated = respected. darn auto-correct, and I missed it.
I think we need the head of the FR Supreme Court to weigh in on this matter.
Laz, what say you?
And don't have one of your little law clerk minions phone in your decision... LOL! :)
I like it; I’d wear it.
hopefully you washed it once or twice
I have seen police officers do the same thing.
I believe Albert Einsteen did the same, dark slacks, same coat, white shirt.
Hmmm. Seth Brundle Syndrome.
I think it’s unusual for an art director. Stylish fashion and accessorizing is almost a requirement for a job like that in most places. Evidently she doesn’t have to meet with clients.
Aren’t you sweet?
May I say, with all the vitriol aimed at males, it’s nice to hear from a female who doesn’t believe we’re all reprehensible.
So sorry for your loss. He does sound like a wonderful man.
Male privilege!!
Yeah, male colleagues who face sartorial stress are called homos.
I thought this was going to be another thread about Hillary.
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