Rachel and Josh

Rachel and Josh

Rachel and Josh are young newlyweds about to celebrate their first anniversary in November. Full of life and love, they have a unique way of expressing themselves. They joke that Rachel dresses in anything soft and Josh dresses like a kid’s dream of his future self! I just had to know more about these two …

What has been your personal philosophy when it comes to fashion?

Josh: My personal philosophy has always been – is it comfortable? And do I think it’s cool? What’s cool for me is patterned shirts, t-shirts, and chucks*. I design some, but I will wear others. I like an original t-shirt. I try my hardest to make sure my clothing reflects my personality, so that when people meet me, there’s no question who I am. For our wedding, I didn’t feel comfortable wearing JUST a suit; I had to have more of “me” in it. I designed sneakers that Rachel and I could wear together, and Rachel also got me a fantastic vintage monkey tie clip because I collect anything with monkeys.

Rachel: I’m with Josh on comfort, it is very important for me. I have Sensory Processing Disorder, a neurological condition affecting the way I take in sensory information, so if I’m not comfortable, no one is comfortable! This was the case with my wedding dress. I adored it; it was like wearing a gorgeous nightgown. Reminded me of the Great Gatsby, the way they describe billowing curtains in the warm breeze. My everyday wear is not nearly as much fun. I would run around in soft, stretchy, and baggy if society let me. Otherwise, I go for classic 1950s, like dark rolled up jeans, A-line skirts and dresses. Anything to compliment my Mad-Men-esque figure.

Have you changed your fashion choices since getting married? Do you find that you are holding tight to your individuality or do you dress more as a couple?

Josh: I’m more expressive with my outfits now than I was before Rachel and I were seriously dating. Before then, I was single and trying to impress women and get women. And now I impress Rachel enough, she appreciates me for who I am, so I can dress how I want to dress.

Rachel: That is true, I absolutely love quirky, funny, wonderful Josh! I guess I dress up a bit less now, mostly because I’m in grad school. That, and Josh knows I’m cute, even if I need to crawl into something soft and comfy when I get home. I love wearing his fun t-shirts at night. Figure they probably look better on me – haha.

I bet they do, Rachel!!

* I needed to ask Josh what chucks are. For those like me who need clarification, they are Chuck Taylor All Star by Converse, the “classic” sneaker that has been around forever. Below, a photo of the custom Pro Keds sneakers that Josh designed for their wedding …