You are what you wear?

I love the Sartorialist's recent photos of fashion in Seoul, Korea. A bit of retro with some contemporary touches for a refreshing look. I've been dressing up a bit more in my day to day life. I find that when I look put-together, I feel put-together. I know that sounds shallow, and be that as it may, but I think that it shifts my thinking a little bit. That if I can at least focus on my outfit, then I can focus on other things in my life as well. Fashion is an opportunity to present yourself to the world, and the fun thing about it is that you can change it depending on your mood. When I'm feeling light and airy, I'll wear more lace, flowing skirts, and a shaggy hairstyle. Night out on the town? High heels and lots of black with just a splash of color in accessories. And it's always fun to mix your wardrobe up in new and unexpected combinations to keep it exciting.

My favorite online store is Yesstyle, which has been talked about here before. They have a brick & mortar store here in SF, although the selection is small, but constantly updated. You can find all sorts of interesting outfits to suit many moods. I could easily spend hours browsing the myriad of looks. It's great for clothing ideas.

Do you believe that clothes can convey your personality? Do you think it should? Or do you think that clothing is/should be merely functional?