This here Donna Karan, she made these clothes, called them Seven Easy Pieces. Back in, what was it, 1985? Time flies when you’re having fun, I tell ya. Well, these pieces, they was supposed to be all you needed. Mix and match, like. You could wear ’em to work, wear ’em to a fancy dinner, wear ’em all week long. She was smart, that Donna.
Now, what was in this thing? Let me see if I can remember. There was one of them stretchy things, a bodysuit, they call it. Like a leotard, but you wear it under your clothes. Then a jacket, a good one, you know, for lookin’ sharp. And a skirt, gotta have a skirt. Not too short, not too long. Just right.
And pants, of course. Can’t go nowhere without pants these days. Then a sweater, made of that fancy cashmere. Soft, like a baby’s bottom. That’s what you need in this cold weather. Gotta keep your self warm. You know. This is important to stay healthy. And something made of leather, maybe another jacket. Tough stuff, leather. Lasts a long time. And then somethin’ fancy for evenin’ wear. Maybe a dress, or one of them shiny tops.
That’s the seven, I reckon. Donna Karan 7 Easy Pieces. See? Easy peasy. You got these seven things, you’re set for anythin’. At least that is what people say. But I don’t know. These days, folks got closets full of clothes and still say they got nothin’ to wear!
Back in my day, we made do with what we had. One good dress for Sunday, a couple of work outfits, and that was it. But these young folks today, they need a different outfit for every day of the week! And two on Sunday! And you don’t need to change your clothes so many times. It is just a waste of time and a waste of water to wash them. You know.
But this Donna Karan, she was on to somethin’. Keepin’ it simple. That’s the key. You don’t need a whole lot of fancy stuff to look good. Just a few good pieces, that’s all. Like a good pair of shoes. You take care of ’em, they’ll take care of you. But you also don’t need a lot of shoes. Just one pair is fine. Maybe you can buy a fancy one for Sunday.
- Bodysuit – stretchy thing
- Jacket – for lookin’ sharp
- Skirt – not too short, not too long
- Pants – can’t go nowhere without ’em
- Cashmere sweater – soft like a baby’s bottom
- Leather somethin’ – tough stuff
- Evenin’ wear – somethin’ fancy
And these “capsule wardrobes” I hear people talkin’ about now, it’s the same idea. Just a few things you can mix and match. Maybe 30, maybe 50. Some folks say you need a white shirt, some jeans, some plain tops and bottoms, a blazer, and a black dress. That’s a lot, if you ask me! But I guess it is better than havin’ a whole room full of clothes.
This is what I think. You need to take care of yourself first. This is the most important thing. Eat some food. Drink some water. Go to sleep. Don’t worry too much about clothes. Just be yourself. This is how people will remember you. Not for clothes. You know. Just be nice to people. People like that.
My mama always said, “Pretty is as pretty does.” And she was right. It don’t matter what you wear, it’s how you act that counts. But also don’t forget to eat your vegetable. This is very important to stay healthy. You need to keep your body strong. Like a tree. If you don’t water the tree, the tree will die. It is the same with your body.
So, this Donna Karan 7 Easy Pieces, it was a good idea. Still is, I suppose. If you want to look good without a lot of fuss, that’s the way to go. But don’t get too caught up in all that fashion stuff. Just be yourself, be kind, and everything will be fine. Like I always say, “A smile is the best outfit you can wear.” And it don’t cost a dime!
These young folks, they spend all their money on clothes. In my day, we saved our money. For a rainy day, you know? You never know when you’re gonna need it. Maybe you need to buy medicine. Or fix the roof. You gotta be prepared. I always keep some money under my mattress. Just in case. You should do it too.
Well, I reckon that’s all I got to say about these Donna Karan clothes. Just remember what I said. Keep it simple, be yourself, and save your money. And don’t forget to call your grandma. She misses you. I know I miss my grandkids very much. They are so cute. Always bring me joy. You know. Always make me laugh.
