Fashion

Posted by Simon on 18th, February 2011 at 08:55:48

This may come to be a rather ironic blog, as fashion is something I never really got the hang of. I've got an amusing little tale to impart on the subject - at least I think so - but more of that in a moment.

I'm prompted to write about the issue of fashion, because of a conversation I had with a stranger earlier this week. The lady in question was kind enough to comment on the ties I wear, but then went on to say that there's little in the tvdetective books about Dan's dress sense.

In this she has a good point. I suppose it's because of the relative priorities of the characters - Adam's attire often gets a mention, as he's a fashion victim, but Dan seldom worries too much about such matters.  As I'm often asked how much of Dan is made up of myself, and usually fudge the answer, here at least I can say it's a fair comment - fashion isn't exactly my strongest subject either.  Hence I suppose it not featuring highly in the books.

As an aside here, a good friend once said that I found a style I liked in the mid 80s, and have stuck with it ever since. The cheek of it!  I was about to remonstrate when I realised he may have a point!

So, back to that incredibly amusing fashion story I promised you. In an attempt to be with it, as it were, I recently bought one of those ultra cool Superdry sweatshirts. It's a fine piece of fabric, very warm and comfortable, and indeed, I'm assured, wonderfully trendy.

But this is the point.  When I did some washing this week, and a couple of days later came to take the sweatshirt in question off the drier, guess what?  It was the only item of all the collection which wasn't dry!

Oh, the irony!  Oh, how I laughed...

When you've recovered from being overwhelmed by mirth, don't forget if there's a question you'd like to ask about the tvdetective books, or any area of my writing, you can get in touch via the contact page of the site - www.thetvdetective.com/contact.html  I'm always pleased to hear from you, particularly if you've got any fashion tips...

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