Comments on: Hicks in New York http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york For writers, readers, and independent thinkers--book talk for readers and writers, life chats when we need them, writers' motivational articles, secret behind-the-scenes stories from the publishing trenches, and more. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:40:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: bj http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-238 bj Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:32:03 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-238 Well, it was 20 degrees out and I was schlepping 'round the city all day and didn't realize my dearly beloved and authentic 1950's Manny, Moe and Jack Coveralls had finally given up the ghost on the backend when squeezed between two Sumo Wrestlers on the subway (which was the only time all day I was warm . . . ) Remember all those artfully holed and ripped jeans the designers were showing about ten years ago? I have a feeling I was the inspiration . . . Well, it was 20 degrees out and I was schlepping ’round the city all day and didn’t realize my dearly beloved and authentic 1950’s Manny, Moe and Jack Coveralls had finally given up the ghost on the backend when squeezed between two Sumo Wrestlers on the subway (which was the only time all day I was warm . . . )

Remember all those artfully holed and ripped jeans the designers were showing about ten years ago? I have a feeling I was the inspiration . . .

]]> By: annette http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-233 annette Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:53:50 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-233 see, bj proves IT CAN BE DONE--hip and comfy. (but what's this about union suit showing, i put you down for a saucy little thong). thank you bj. see, bj proves IT CAN BE DONE–hip and comfy. (but what’s this about union suit showing, i put you down for a saucy little thong). thank you bj.

]]> By: bj http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-220 bj Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:05:36 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-220 Robin, what nobody told you and I will-- you can wear anything you want and draw OOHS and AAAHHHS! in New York if you follow three simple rules, no matter HOW comfortable the clothing you choose to wear happens to be. 1)The item of clothing is either black or designer. 2)The item of clothing is vintage. 3)People in Hicksville wouldn't wear this with that, so it MUST be trendy . . . Hence my 70's Yves St. Laurent denim jacket with the 1976 bicentennial 76er's old/new stock hi-top sneakers . . . with plain black slacks and a black tank top. NY stylin' from the gal who sold to MOST of the celebs who used to shop the 26th St. Market. And if you're VERY good, someday I'll tell you about the time I met Calvin-- with my union suit showing through the hole in my butt. Robin, what nobody told you and I will– you can wear anything you want and draw OOHS and AAAHHHS! in New York if you follow three simple rules, no matter HOW comfortable the clothing you choose to wear happens to be.

1)The item of clothing is either black or designer.
2)The item of clothing is vintage.
3)People in Hicksville wouldn’t wear this with that, so it MUST be trendy . . .

Hence my 70’s Yves St. Laurent denim jacket with the 1976 bicentennial 76er’s old/new stock hi-top sneakers . . . with plain black slacks and a black tank top. NY stylin’ from the gal who sold to MOST of the celebs who used to shop the 26th St. Market.

And if you’re VERY good, someday I’ll tell you about the time I met Calvin– with my union suit showing through the hole in my butt.

]]> By: robin http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-204 robin Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:30:14 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-204 Funny you mention it. At this point I'm thinking of wearing a tie. Funny you mention it. At this point I’m thinking of wearing a tie.

]]> By: Barry http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-203 Barry Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:21:50 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-203 Sigh. It's not about comfort. Or style. Or fashion. It's about determining your own fate. If you're a guy, then it's mandated that you wear a tie on certain occasions, probably even to work. But what if you really, really HATE ties? What if they bind and itch and choke you? Well, then, as a writer you'd be an idiot to wear one. You don't need to. You can look good without one. Sayonara, noose! Sartorial anthropology tells us that when you like what you're wearing, you're more pleasant and more efficient. So those companies that force men to wear ties are idiotic -- you're cutting the effectiveness of that percentage that can't abide wearing ties. Those folks who LIKE wearing ties? Keep wearing 'em! They're not outlawed! As long as you're clean and presentable, nothing else matters. Even Stacy and Clinton would agree with this -- I've seen them deck people out in torn jeans and t-shirt. It's just that they're ROCKIN' torn jeans and t-shirts! Wear something that makes you feel good and that you wouldn't mind wearing in front of a hundred people for an hour-long signing session. Can't go wrong. Sigh.

It’s not about comfort. Or style. Or fashion.

It’s about determining your own fate.

If you’re a guy, then it’s mandated that you wear a tie on certain occasions, probably even to work. But what if you really, really HATE ties? What if they bind and itch and choke you?

Well, then, as a writer you’d be an idiot to wear one. You don’t need to. You can look good without one. Sayonara, noose!

Sartorial anthropology tells us that when you like what you’re wearing, you’re more pleasant and more efficient. So those companies that force men to wear ties are idiotic — you’re cutting the effectiveness of that percentage that can’t abide wearing ties.

Those folks who LIKE wearing ties? Keep wearing ‘em! They’re not outlawed!

As long as you’re clean and presentable, nothing else matters. Even Stacy and Clinton would agree with this — I’ve seen them deck people out in torn jeans and t-shirt. It’s just that they’re ROCKIN’ torn jeans and t-shirts!

Wear something that makes you feel good and that you wouldn’t mind wearing in front of a hundred people for an hour-long signing session. Can’t go wrong.

]]> By: Lizzie http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-202 Lizzie Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:53:33 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-202 One of the best things about New York (and one of the things they don't tell you) is NO ONE CARES!!! You're wearing jeans, the guy to your right is in a suit, the woman to your left is wearing fur, and the guy asleep on the sidewalk behind you is wearing a trashbag. You, in your jeans, look (and smell) far better than the guy in the trashbag, and that's all that matters. One of the best things about New York (and one of the things they don’t tell you) is NO ONE CARES!!! You’re wearing jeans, the guy to your right is in a suit, the woman to your left is wearing fur, and the guy asleep on the sidewalk behind you is wearing a trashbag. You, in your jeans, look (and smell) far better than the guy in the trashbag, and that’s all that matters.

]]> By: annette http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-201 annette Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:31:16 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-201 patrick, i am sooo sorry, but don't let it happen again. patrick,
i am sooo sorry, but don’t let it happen again.

]]> By: robin http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-200 robin Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:17:01 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-200 Laura-I will dress up to meet my editor. You bet. It just might not (correction: won't) meet some people's idea of being a fashionista. But I'm clean and polite, and I always figure that will take me far. Laura-I will dress up to meet my editor. You bet. It just might not (correction: won’t) meet some people’s idea of being a fashionista. But I’m clean and polite, and I always figure that will take me far.

]]> By: Laura Ware http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-199 Laura Ware Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:57:12 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-199 Okay, first, I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't know what Merrell's were. Second, I also like to watch "What Not to Wear," though think they would take issues with my wardrobe. Third, Robin - I am on your side for the most part on the clothing thing - but I figure you will dress up when you meet the editor? Okay, first, I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t know what Merrell’s were.
Second, I also like to watch “What Not to Wear,” though think they would take issues with my wardrobe.
Third, Robin - I am on your side for the most part on the clothing thing - but I figure you will dress up when you meet the editor?

]]> By: Patrick http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-197 Patrick Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:33:36 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/hicks-in-new-york#comment-197 Last Thursday, for about 3 minutes. I stopped looking GOOD. I'm not sure what happened. I think I turned too fast and five hairs were out of place. It took almost three minutes for them to settle. People were horrified to see that I was, indeed, not perfect. Last Thursday, for about 3 minutes. I stopped looking GOOD. I’m not sure what happened. I think I turned too fast and five hairs were out of place. It took almost three minutes for them to settle.

People were horrified to see that I was, indeed, not perfect.

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