Writing Excuses 20.12: Fashion as a Writing Metaphor
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Mar 21, 2025 Explore the fascinating connections between fashion and storytelling! Discover how clothing choices convey messages and deepen character development. The hosts discuss fashion as a form of self-expression and its role in narrative intent. From genre expectations to the evolution of style, they highlight how attire can reflect identity and influence storytelling. Embrace your unique taste while recognizing the underlying meanings in both fashion and writing. Get inspired with a fun homework challenge to transform one article of clothing into multiple looks!
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Daily Engagement
- Storytelling and fashion are similar because we engage with both daily, even unconsciously.
- Intention and deliberateness distinguish everyday communication from crafted narratives.
Fashion as Language
- Clothing choices, intentional or not, always communicate something.
- Privilege affects how much freedom individuals have in their fashion choices without negative consequences.
Personal Fashion Journey
- DongWon Song discusses their personal challenges with fashion, particularly after coming out as queer and transitioning.
- Learning to dress with intention became a way to communicate their identity.