There are fashion trends that I immediately know could be something. And then there are the trends that make me mentally fold my arms and think: No. Absolutely not. Bloomers belonged to the second category for a long time. Just last year I was firmly convinced that this trend could easily take place without my involvement. I saw the first looks, the first outfit photos, the first styling tips and thought to myself: This is definitely great for other women, but I won’t be one of them.
Back then, I never thought that I would one day get serious about combining bloomers. You would think that after more than ten years of fashion blogging, I would have slowly learned not to trust such statements. Apparently I didn’t. Because now I not only own a pair of bloomers, but also a transparent version. And as is often the case in such cases, Zara bears a certain share of responsibility. Zara made me do it.
How a “no” suddenly becomes “why not?” became
If I’m honest, the bloomers didn’t end up in my closet overnight. It crept in slowly. It all started with the PJ style. Those loose pants that look like you decided in the morning to simply make your pajamas socially acceptable. At first I was skeptical, then curious. And at some point I found myself reaching for exactly these pants more and more often. Because they were comfortable, uncomplicated, and surprisingly, they looked a lot more dressed up than you’d expect.
In retrospect, the path to bloomers was probably inevitable. Nevertheless, I was surprised when I suddenly saw myself standing in front of the mirror and thought: She’s actually really beautiful. That doesn’t happen to me often. Usually I need a little longer for more unusual trends.
Combine bloomers: Why the trend works for me
Maybe it’s because the bloomers achieve exactly what I now particularly value in clothing. It’s comfortable without looking comfortable. I’m now at an age where I no longer have to prove to anyone that I can walk for eight hours in shoes that feel like medieval torture instruments. I feel the same way about clothing. If a trend looks good and is comfortable at the same time, it has my attention. The bloomers meet exactly these requirements.
In fact, combining bloomers is much easier than I initially expected. The trousers work on their own and don’t need many companions. Simple tops and understated accessories are often enough to make the look work.
Added to this is the lightness of the material. Especially in summer, I like clothes that don’t stick to me when the temperatures rise. The transparent version appears almost weightless and brings exactly that airy summer atmosphere that I like so much. In the pictures I deliberately combine them simply. The trousers can play the main role, everything else takes a back seat. Sometimes an outfit doesn’t need many ingredients. Sometimes a single piece of clothing is enough to complete the look.
The AIMY Munich: A discovery that I almost missed
A few weeks ago I was able to attend the season opening of AIMY Munich as part of a press invitation. And I admit it openly: I had never heard of AIMY until this invitation. Which is actually astonishing, because I haven’t just been living in the Munich region since yesterday and occasionally even imagine that I know the city quite well. But hey, Munich is big and it’s almost impossible to know every spot. Especially since I’m a creature of habit and tend to visit the same restaurants over and over again. But I’m always open to new things. Fortunately. Because that’s exactly how the best surprises sometimes come about.
The AIMY is located in the immediate vicinity of Odeonsplatz and therefore right in the heart of the city. At the same time, it feels like you’re leaving Munich behind for a few hours. As soon as I arrived, I had the feeling that I had discovered a place that I would actually rather keep to myself. Do you know those restaurants that immediately have a special atmosphere? That’s exactly how it was.
Southeast Asian cuisine in the middle of Munich
What particularly impressed me was the kitchen. The AIMY combines Southeast Asian influences with a modern interpretation that arouses curiosity. I had no idea what tonburi ravioli was and just ate it. It was terrific. Sometimes that’s the best strategy anyway. As soon as I start to think about what lies behind each individual term when looking at restaurant menus, I often find myself thinking about dessert.
The Oyster Triology and the Wagyu Truffle Fried Rice not only sounded exciting, but also tasted the same.
Much more important than the exact names on the menu is the feeling that remains. And what remains with me above all is the memory of incredibly exciting flavors, creative combinations and dishes that made me want to eat the next course. I like restaurants that surprise. Restaurants where you don’t know exactly how everything will taste just by reading the menu. Every course had something special. Nothing seemed arbitrary, nothing seemed interchangeable.
Creative drinks and an evening that kept getting longer
The beverage accompaniment was at least as exciting. The various creations were creative, unusual and perfectly tailored to the kitchen. It quickly became apparent that this wasn’t just any map being put together. Everything seemed well thought out and harmonious. I love places like this. Not because they want to be particularly fancy, but because you can tell that people have put some thought into them.
In the end, the real highlight was the atmosphere. Since the beginning of the Whitsun holidays, AIMY has been offering a changing live program with music, DJs and artists every Friday and Saturday. This means that the mood changes automatically over the course of the evening. You come to eat, stay for the music, order another drink, continue to chat. Then at some point you look at the clock and realize that it has become much later than planned.
Two mistakes, one evening
We actually enjoyed the evening until two in the morning. If you had asked me a few years ago, I probably would have said that I’m far too old for nights until two in the morning. Apparently that was also a misjudgment.
This seems to be happening more often this year. First the bloomers that I never wanted to wear. Then a restaurant that I didn’t even know about before and is now definitely on my list of places to go back to. Maybe I should just be a little more careful with final judgments.
How do you feel about the bloomers? Is there a fashion trend that you once swore would never happen to you and yet you still wear it today? And have you discovered a place lately that made you wonder why you didn’t get to know it much earlier?
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