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Caroline Donahue's avatar

My writing self generally goes around looking like Diane Keaton if she were cast in the film Newsies: stovepipe trousers, floppy button-down shirt with a waistcoat and tweed jacket. Plus a hat. I’m torn between a pork pie hat and a deer stalker.

Sadly not wearing ANY of that today, as it’s over 31C (90F) in Berlin today. 🥵 Come on Autumn!

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Barry McWilliams's avatar

You know my studio self wears a scarf and a beret, probably with pants rolled up too high, maybe even with suspenders.

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

I can see it!

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Jennifer Perry's avatar

What a fun question! I’ve never really thought of this. I picture a pair of corduroy overalls in a rust/pumpkin color with hand embroidered details, a fitted teal colored long sleeve shirt layered with a hand knit button up sweater with more embroidered details, some cute lace up boots with funky patterned socks (always), a tiny magnifying glass that hangs on a long chain around my neck because why not, and a dark felted wool fedora. Ok now to go shop for this outfit! Please autumn hurry up! 😄💖

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

Omg the necklace magnifying glass! You NEED this

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Woz Flint's avatar

I love this question. Thank you, Caroline! Alas, even if money were no object, I'd still be bopping around in overalls and t-shirts. I'd just have them in far more colors! Also, some fun, colorful sneakers...because comfort.

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

Love the colorful sneakers!! Also overalls FTW.

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Raine Fraser's avatar

The answer sprang to mind (I've never thought about it; my subconscious clearly has.) Long, full brown velvet skirt, a tapestry waistcoat, and a cream colored blouse with sleeves that roll up easily so I don't stain them with ink coffee, or wine. And to show off my tats. (Gotta keep the dark academia vibe grounded.)

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

I see this and I love it!

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Ann Richardson's avatar

Soft jersey pyjamas. Beautiful colours. All day long. Not too far from the truth, except I always get dressed before lunch and my I can't find jersey pyjamas in beautiful colours. I don't have much imagination, but I love to be comfortable.

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

Comfort really is everything, as are comfy pajamas. 😍

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Heidi Fiedler's avatar

My writing self wears a striped linen robe, with matching pajamas. Low key granola, but ready to host a slumber party as needed.

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

I want to go to that party!

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Sharon L Bryant's avatar

I love this question and I’ve clearly never thought about it as it has stumped me to the point of questioning what I’m usually wearing when I write. Usually pajamas cause I’m stealing moments before the rest of the house is up and causing chaos. But if I had my druthers…loose fitting stretch dungarees rolled up to at least my ankles, probably barefoot, but when forced wearing red barefoot style sneakers. No bra and a soft, loose, swing top. Big ass multi colored straw hat for piddling in the garden while trying to decide what to work on next.

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

This sounds truly delightful and liberating. Pajamas are an excellent starting point though… I do enjoy writing in them, too.

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Margot Forrest's avatar

Black leather jacket, high-heel boots (also black), red turtleneck sweater, black leggings!

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

So fierce!!

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Steph Rae Moran's avatar

Love this! I'm yearning for fall, so I would probably choose a long, loose skirt made from a soft fabric, a fitted t-shirt, and a cozy, blanket-style cardigan. Comfort is key! :)

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

I cannot wait to wear something similar! 🍁

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Emma Reynolds's avatar

My latest post is about this (although about how I dress generally)!

My writing self, unconstrained by money or reality, would wear pretty much what I was wearing today - a navy pinafore dress with a white linen tunic under it - but made to measure and sewn exactly to my specifications!

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

Love it!

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