Passe Fashion Night Out

What a deformed thief this fashion is. -William Shakespeare

So here is the conundrum. What does one wear out for fashion week when they have no current fashions to choose from? I know...I have some serious crosses to bear.

It all started when my darling friend F, who works in the fashion industry, invited me to join him for a few parties. How could a girl say no to that?!? During the day at work I tried to get a visual of my closet and quickly came up with possible outfits only to just as quickly eliminate them. When you are going out for an evening celebrating everything that is new in fashion, how can you show up wearing something from two seasons ago. First I decided something vintage was the way to go. Then the next look I contemplated was simply urban with skinny jeans and a great jacket. Then I got home and actually looked in my closet and realized I hated everything! After a good half hour standing in my underpants sipping a cocktail, I knew something had to give. And then I gave myself a reality check - no one was going to give two craps as to what I was wearing to any of these parties when standing next to a colossal, glowing-skinned 18-year old model.

I remembered this pair of skinny tan trousers I was recently given by a friend who was moving. They are Helmut Lang, and are actually men's pants, so obviously this was one skinny man. His loss was my score! As one would expect from Mr. Lang, they are simple, clean and really go with everything. Step one completed. As I thought it not wise to show up topless, I went to the depths of the back of the closet in search of a top. I pulled out a cute little camisole that I got in Paris and haven't worn in at least a year. It's simple draping perfectly offset the crisp fitted pants. A leather jacket and some big platform shoes and I was set to go.

No, you obviously won't be seeing my picture in any magazines or on a best dressed list, but I felt comfortable, chic, and most importantly I felt like me.