Voxsartoria's Weekly WAYWRN Subjective and Totally Unfair Digest

great digest Agent 5. thanks for the add

Again, props to 5 for the great choices - he really went all out to select a diverse range of styles.

Oh yes, thanks for the double inclusion

Originally Posted by aeglus

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Wasn't thinking that a first shot at a turtleneck while dying from lack of sleep would be a best either, but I like surprises.

The colours & fit were great; I can definitely see why it was included. Sleep deprivation is clearly inspirational!

Good picks, wonder who's next.

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Maybe we can ask obs to do another week?

More nice comments - thanks guys! Glad you liked the selection.

Originally Posted by Holdfast

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Maybe we can ask obs to do another week?

Actually, in the spirit of MoK's suggestion that we switch guest editorship to a regular poster with a contrasting style at the end of each tenure, I was rather wondering if you might be interested to take a turn?

Pending official Vox-approval, obviously.

Originally Posted by 0b5cur1ty

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Actually, in the spirit of MoK's suggestion that we switch guest editorship to a regular poster with a contrasting style at the end of each tenure, I was rather wondering if you might be interested to take a turn?

Pending official Vox-approval, obviously.

Sometimes I should just keep my gob shut and keep my foot out of it.

But I should have a bit of extra time this week anyway, as it happens, and it looks like fun, so if the vox & the masses approve of the choice, I'd be happy to give it a twirl!

Originally Posted by Holdfast

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Sometimes I should just keep my gob shut and keep my foot out of it.

But I should have a bit of extra time this week anyway, as it happens, and it looks like fun, so if the vox & the masses approve of the choice, I'd be happy to give it a twirl!
Excellent! Can't wait to see the results.

Thank you, 0b5cur1ty, for another interesting weekly slice of the the, uhm, WAYWRN pie.

Dear Holdfast, it would be splendid if you would do the honors (or dishonors) for the week spanning last Friday to next.

Index

Voxsartoria's Weekly WAYWRN Subjective and Totally Unfair Digest™:


WAYWRN Looks Gone Wrong: Photographs Cropped to Protect the Guilty™:


gdl203's Highly Edited and Unexplained WAYWRN Look of the Day - Sadly in hiatus.

The Mr. Sam Gallery of Snarky Masterpieces Thread - Sadly in hiatus.


- B

Originally Posted by Holdfast

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so if the vox & the masses approve of the choice, I'd be happy to give it a twirl!

I approve!

I will try to do you all proud...

We, the masses, have faith in you...

Obs, very nice job on last week's digest. Looking forward to see what HF brings.

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

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Obs, very nice job on last week's digest. Looking forward to see what HF brings.

+1. Looking forward to your magic, HF.

One of the most powerful things about clothing is that it can tell a story.

I think that at its best, deciding what we wear can be used to either selectively reveal or selectively disguise something of our inner selves. Style can be used as either a window or a mirror, a narrative or a filibuster. Neither is "better" than the other, as long as it's done with intent.

I've tried to pick images that to me represent that degree of focus in creating a message, whether the message is to explain or obfuscate. Sometimes two or three images told their story better when juxtaposed against each other, so forgive the editing.

Firmly believing that alcohol & blindness would aid the digest selection process, I found a suitable role model:



One of the perennial highlights of WAYWRN is the close-up shot. Close-ups are brilliant fun because you really have no way of knowing if the rest of the outfit is a tour de force or a tour of duty in Afghanistan. They're the WAYWRN's flash of dainty ankle from under the crinoline.



It wouldn't be a digest without a few "SF-approved" looks. The better posters know how to work the uniform elements to their advantage, introducing personal quirks, or just plain doing it absolutely right. A few examples:




I also wanted to include a few more casual outfits. I personally find casual much harder to do well than tailored clothing, so I'm always on the look out for good-looking casual outfits



Sometimes, certain regulars just have "a look" they've nailed totally. Without seeing the name, you still know exactly who they are. They've got their personal style/identity down pat, and they're totally comfortable in that zone:





Lastly, WAYWRN always provides a few more "quirky" images. All the following images brought a smile to my face, so deserved inclusion in this week's digest:

Mr Bond, my Weather Control Device will wreak havoc across the world...



Weather Control Device Revealed... Rain Dancing!



Looking Up for the Precipitation



Better find a Giant Umbrella to take cover



Evil Henchpeople Attack! No, wait, Pose First!



Mr Bond is unruffled at being called in, and is my Image of the Week:



And with that, the World is saved. Time for coffee...




Thanks for the opportunity to do a guest slot this week! I hope you enjoyed the picks. There was a lot that I just couldn't include for space reasons, and I should probably have been more selective still.

But everything I've chosen, I genuinely enjoyed seeing in the WAYWRN thread. And that was good enough for me!

My favorite Digest to Date. Very very well done.