Making this first radio show at TTBOOK—including a deep dive into my personal style origins— is a point of pride, vulnerability, and a bit of embarrassment all at the same time. Looking back at what you wore years ago isn’t a particularly enjoyable exercise for anyone, but it’s something you just have to laugh at. I had my mom send me old pictures of myself and goodness gracious, what was I thinking? Who thought having all that hair was a good idea? Or owning a different v-neck shirt and cardigan for every day of the week? I did, obviously. In five or ten years time, I’ll look back on what I’m wearing today and be just as gobsmacked and embarrassed.
It’s funny how we go through these phases of dress. I think about the scenes in movies and TV where the character goes under a style makeover montage (like Andy in “The Devil Wear’s Prada” or Tai in “Clueless”) and they suddenly become a new person. I’ve had friends ask me to give them the same treatment, but style doesn’t work that way. It’s a long and awkward process. Somewhere along the way, the clothes you wear stop feeling like a costume and start feeling like an extension of you.
For me, it’s onto the next phase—whatever that is. Maybe it’s cozy, minimalist neutrals or maybe I’ll try wearing bold monochrome colors and prints. To be honest with you, I’ve been feeling uninspired by my wardrobe lately. The good news is that spring and summer are right around the corner and there’s a mustard yellow jumpsuit I have my eye on.
What will you be wearing?
—Angelo