I don’t particularly like cyclists. I especially don’t when I’m trying to enjoy a refreshing quarantine-era park walk and they seem to zip right past every five seconds, but I will appropriate their culture. Who in the past few years hasn’t worn cycle shorts for anything but sports? Festivals, running errands, lounging around during Covid-19; all equally valid situations which call for the garment.
I’ve had these cycle shorts for many years now, and although not thrifted I wanted to use other second hand pieces to create a look which involves something other than just an oversized t-shirt and bare-feet (the usual). I arrived somewhere between Princess Diana and Joan Crawford:
Joan drama up top and Diana comfort below
Feel like giving up during isolation? 1940s shoulder-padded-power-suit your way through it.
I’m a fan of a one-hole belt where one end can go through, loop round, and then be tied free-style at whatever tight-ness you want/need.
Unsurprisingly, Colchester’s St Helena Hospice clearance shop (a favourite) makes up a large chunk of my outfit:
- Blazer- £1, St Helena Hospice clearance shop, Colchester
- Belt- £1, St Helena Hospice clearance shop, Colchester
- Bag- £1, St Helena Hospice clearance shop, Colchester
- Shoes- Ebay, £6.30 (including p&p)
- Earrings- Ebay £3.25
Total: £12.55
Conclusion: Sprinkling a casual piece like bicycle shorts with old Hollywood star inspired elements can in fact elevate your isolation mood. Plus a martini/quarantini a la Joan Crawford in Humoresque helps. Stay safe everyone.
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