Why I Wear What I Wear, Part 2

From left to right: My New York-themed cardigan from DOLL UP OOPS; me at the piano in the outfit practicing John Field’s Nocturne No. 5; the pleated leather skirt from Zara.

Have you ever noticed how clothing can just make you feel better?  I don’t mean feel better in the same way you do when you are getting over a cold or an allergy attack.  It’s more of a psychological feeling you get when you sense that what you are wearing is helping you to express more of what is going on inside your mind and heart, and your mood is being uplifted because when you look in the mirror you like what you see.

On the opposite side, have you ever worn something that you felt did not fit you well, or was not a good color for you?  Even if you were trying something on in the dressing room of a store that you really liked after seeing it in the window, once you’re wearing it, how do you know it’s not right for you?  Because of the way it makes you feel.  No matter how good someone else says it looks on you, if it doesn’t feel right, it simply isn’t right.

Whenever I am practicing, I feel an obligation to respect the composers and the music.  I need to remain aware that I am representing traditions that are centuries old, and are a part of some of the best achievements of civilization.  

Clothing for me is a reflection of that attitude of respect.  For me it is a privilege to have the ability and opportunity to prepare and interpret these great works, and it is one I take very seriously.

I also like to be very practical about my practice sessions, because they usually take place over a long period of time, often several hours.  That is why the clothing must also be comfortable.

For this practice session I am wearing a cardigan from the Japanese brand DOLL UP OOPS, and the artificial leather miniskirt is from Zara.  

The cardigan has New York as its theme, a city I love.  I chose to wear it with the leather pleated skirt because I sometimes enjoy a slight contrast between pieces of an outfit. Just as there are works that change from major to minor keys, and food tastes even better when there is a balance of sweet and spicy, I very much like combining casual pop items with more classic elegant pieces, as well as very trendy items with some that are more traditionally feminine.

As always, I am interested in your thoughts. Please feel free to contact me at support@alexanderbuono.com.

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