The Stepford Wives: Coveralls & Georgian Manors

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I have a bad habit of watching movies from the perspective of the architecture. (For example: Up is actually about the integrity and durability of Victorian houses.)


I love the Georgian manors of The Stepford Wives (1975). Traditionally, the strict symmetry of Georgian buildings, be they simple log structures or ornate mansions, represented a modicum of order and control over what was perceived by early European settlers as a wild, harsh continent. 

 

(In reality, the New World had been inhabited for over 12,000 years prior to European contact, and although not obvious to the newcomers, the natural landscape had embraced the habits and impacts of humanity long before. But I digress.)

 

That symbolism of taming the 'unknown' was definitely lost in the 2004 remake.

 

Indecently, the last image in the series is the home of a female psychoanalyst who sympathizes with the creative, intelligent heroine’s fear of losing herself, is also a fantastic example of National Park Service Rustic. This "Parkitecture" was designed to harmonize with the natural environment.

 

I also like the women's coveralls that pepper the film.

 

And the robots, the terrifying Misogyny-born robots.

 

 

Look: Belted Coveralls, Norwegian Sweaters

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I am looking for, but have not yet found, a well-made pair of ladies coveralls. My main concern with coveralls is how to make them work with curves. Braces and breasts are not a very stable combination.  I'm still trying to figure out how to wear suspenders without having them roll out to the sides of my body (or inward. Either is uncomfortable.) The lack of definition around the waist of coveralls always seems to look boxy, and disproportioned on me.

I stumbled upon this Archival Clothing entry, which makes the answer exceedingly clear: Wear a belt. Of course!

(And X pulls off coveralls with ease! I suspect this has a lot to do with confidence in personal style, something I'm still working on.)

Now I just need to find the right pair.

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I'm considering just getting a pait of Dickies hickory striped overalls to try the look out, but am not entirely sold on the idea.

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I'm also searching for a warm, uncomplicated Norwegian sweater in grey or oatmeal. What I'd like most is a Devold Nansen sweater, but unfortunately I doubt I'd be able to afford a new one by the end of the winter.

I'm thinking I should take my search into the world of the real, and go thrifting this weekend.

(I do know of a handful of small, locally run thrift shops outside of the Greater Toronto Area...)

Road Trip?

Raleigh Denim: Non-Automated Jeansmiths!

The Plan: Baldwin Denim - The Ten

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Baldwin Denim: Raw, Selvage, lady-jeans.

Haven't decided if I'd prefer The Ten or The EJ.