Boldly Going Back to Basics
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In Dupont Circle and Chinatown, we spotted a local woman and visiting newlyweds making bold sartorial statements while sticking to understated, classic pieces and neutral color palettes. Here, they prove basic doesn't mean boring.
-- Holly E. Thomas and Michelle Thomas
Patricia Sosrodjojo, 28, Washington
For Sosrodjojo, shopping in the District just isn't up to snuff. "I do a lot my shopping when I'm in Asia," where she visits several times a year, the investment officer says. Singapore was the source of her hobo-style white leather handbag, embellished with metal-trimmed tassels. She pairs the bag with a crisp white United Colors of Benetton fitted blazer, a nautical-style navy-and-white striped top from H&M and dark-washed, straight-leg jeans. Her always-classic black Chucks are perfectly broken-in. "They're finally in that good beat-up state," she says.
Why we stopped her: Sosrodjojo's ensemble is office-appropriate (at least for a Friday) because it sticks to a neutral, classic color palette and is super-casual yet polished: Her neatly patterned tee and crisp white blazer are a step up from a basic T-shirt and hoodie, and her well-worn sneakers are stylish and clean instead of clunky and grass-stained.
Alli Moyer, 23, and Kellyn Moyer, 21, San Diego
Newlyweds Alli and Kellyn Moyer make a joint casual-cool statement, thanks to budget-friendly basics and a just-coordinated-enough color scheme. Alli, a preschool teacher, scooped up her dress, tights and retro-chic sunglasses at Target and pairs them with a vintage braided cotton belt and Payless patterned flats. Kellyn picked out his vintage button-down from a relative's closet, then used sewing skills he picked up in a high school class to tailor it to his size. Slim black Levi's jeans, H&M canvas sneakers and Ray-Bans complete the look.
Why we stopped them: These California natives, spotted leaving the National Portrait Gallery during a honeymoon trip to the District, nodded to a shared taste for all things retro while keeping comfort in mind. "I always wear black jeans and a button-down or a flannel shirt. I like an older, more classic style," says Kellyn, a worship leader and pastor. Alli takes a bit of inspiration from Audrey Hepburn movies, sticking with clean lines and classic patterns such as gingham, stripes and polka dots.
