Building a proper wardrobe is like building a home. Indeed, you should think of it like a home, because it is something you're going to live in. It must be comfortable and suit all your needs.
Edith HeadRead
Many women have asked me if it is possible to have a well-built wardrobe on a limited budget. 'Money,' I tell them, 'is no guarantee of taste, and an overstuffed wardrobe is often as bare as a skeleton when it comes to wearable apparel.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
A well-built wardrobe can be achieved without a large budget; taste is more important than money.
In this quote, Edith Head emphasizes that having a stylish and functional wardrobe does not necessarily depend on how much money one spends. She argues that true taste and style can lead to a well-curated selection of clothing, while merely having a lot of clothes can result in a superficial and chaotic wardrobe that lacks cohesion and usability.
Themes
WardrobeStyleTasteBudgetFashion
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop about sustainable fashion, one could cite this quote to highlight the importance of curating a wardrobe wisely.
More from Edith Head
All quotes →As women, we all have certain weaknesses. I know one who can't resist pretty shoes but has nothing suitable to wear with them. Others adore frilly lingerie but never have any money to buy outer clothing.
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Fashion is a language. Some know it, some learn it, some never will - like an instinct.
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Growing old gracefully used to begin at about 35, but today women prefer to 'stay young gratefully' with thanks to designers, beauticians and plastic surgeons.
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Couture has copied my things for years, in addition to countless other costume designers, claiming theirs were the original ideas. It's all part of the business, unfortunately.
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I've dressed thousands of actors, actresses and animals, but whenever I am asked which star is my personal favorite, I answer, 'Grace Kelly.' She is a charming lady, a most gifted actress and, to me, a valued friend.
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