17 new outfits? (Huffington Post article)

Livia · #1 07-21-2011, 10:30 AM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_905527.html

They could've used a more flattering headline. And um...her album dropped in May, not "earlier this month." Or maybe the writer knew that, and he literally meant she was "celebrating" her album earlier this month...

Stevie Nicks Credits Iconic Onstage Looks To Weight Gain

Lady Gaga may have cornered the meat dress market and Rihanna may have a patent on her whips and chains costumes but when it comes to creating an on-stage persona, these girls take a backseat to the original fashion forward performer -- Stevie Nicks.

“It was very conscious to have a look,” Nicks tells me. “I went out in 1973 with Fleetwood Mac and just went out and packed a suitcase with my street clothes. We stayed at very nice hotels and I immediately gained 10 lbs. I was horrified every single day trying to put together some kind of an acceptable outfit to wear on stage. So when I got home from that tour I met with a designer and said I need a uniform, I need something that is fantastic that I can wear. I need two skirts, two leotards, two pairs of fantastic boots, a little English riding jacket [and] a long black chiffon scarf. I need like the Donna Karen’s seven pieces. And she made it.”

Soon Nicks' style wasn't only making its appearance onstage but on the streets across the country -- fans and non-fans alike wanted a piece of her gothic Bohemian look.

“I loved seeing people dressed like me because I thought this is just like creating a song,” Nicks laughs. “Creating this outfit is like creating a song. Yesterday I spent all day at the very same designer designing 17 new outfits. I’m still, to this day, putting together really great little things. I’m single handedly bringing back the Victorian ball gown.”

Earlier this month Nicks celebrated her seventh solo album, "In Your Dreams," and is planning on a Fall tour. "In Your Dreams" has debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 52,000 copies in its first week.

“When I write in my journal, as opposed to going back and reading what I wrote last night or a week ago, I tend to say better to just keep going than spend your time reading what you already wrote,” Nicks tells me. “I don’t want to be inspired by what I already wrote. I don’t want to rewrite "Edge Of Seventeen" and I also don’t listen to other music either especially when I’m getting ready to do a record. I don’t want to subconsciously take something from someone else. I want it to be totally from me. So I pretty much live in an instrumental world. If I’m listening to music when I’m not working I’m listening to instrumental music.”

And not looking back seems to be working for the singer -- according to the 63-year-old, she only gets better with age.

“I think this is really my best album and I say that as humbly as possible," Nicks says. "But I believe that."

LilyRose · #2 07-21-2011, 11:38 AM

I love the idea of "17 new outfits". Let's hope she actually wears them!

TrueFaith77 · #3 07-21-2011, 11:43 AM

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I’m single handedly bringing back the Victorian ball gown.

I don't know if you've singhandedly brought something back... if you're the only one wearing it.

darklinensuit · #4 07-21-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

I don't know if you've singhandedly brought something back... if you're the only one wearing it.

Don't be ridiculous. She makes Sharon & Lori wear them, too.

- Jake

wheart · #5 07-21-2011, 11:47 AM

OK...17 new outfits...really, Stevie? I will be shocked if we see ONE new item, let alone outfit, on this upcoming tour. She's full of it.

RockALittle250 · #6 07-21-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wheart

OK...17 new outfits...really, Stevie? I will be shocked if we see ONE new item, let alone outfit, on this upcoming tour. She's full of it.

Yea, she may have designed 17 new outfits on paper, but they certainly all won't see the light of day.

darklinensuit · #7 07-21-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RockALittle250

Yea, she may have designed 17 new outfits on paper, but they certainly all won't see the light of day.

I'm thinking 17 real outfits, all the same design. 2003 all over again, I fear.

- Jake

wheart · #8 07-21-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RockALittle250

Yea, she may have designed 17 new outfits on paper, but they certainly all won't see the light of day.

exactly. she'll cart them around with her from city to city but you know, every night it's gonna be that same black dress that we've all seen a gazillion times.

LilyRose · #9 07-21-2011, 12:02 PM

WOMP WOMP

I'm going to remain optimistic that wears at least one totally new fit.

AnthonyMI · #10 07-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Stevie likes to exaggerate, "17" means she has ONE new scarf, one new shawl, and some new boots.

Josh2003 · #11 07-21-2011, 12:35 PM

17 identical, disposable outfits, one for each show of the tour. Much easier than cleaning.

wheart · #12 07-21-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LilyRose

WOMP WOMP

I'm going to remain optimistic that wears at least one totally new fit.

no, just realistic. We've been through this drill before...Tied Up in Promises...

skcin · #13 07-21-2011, 02:31 PM

^ Agreed. Remember the pre-Vegas hype in '05? Digging through her clothes trunks & wearing fabulous ensembles?

And she didn't say STAGE outfits.

Maybe she's designing her workout clothes so they dont' ride up.

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

I don't know if you've singhandedly brought something back... if you're the only one wearing it.

HA!

There goes my diet coke.

SapphireSister · #14 07-21-2011, 03:42 PM

She hasn't even worn 17 new outfits in the last 10 years so I find this very hard to believe. Get real sister! You're a slave to the uniform, I mean unicorn.

Etisl · #15 07-21-2011, 04:09 PM

I am sure of the 17.....there aren't going to be 17 different styles. She probably will have 3-4 styles, but in different colors to take on the road. Which is cool.... she is one of the few that can pull it off..... I think she sounds excited about this tour.... I am wishing for some revisits of old songs, maybe some cool screen backgrounds.... kind of like what she used for the Heart and Soul tour............. maybe start out the concert with a 2-3 min video montage of her career....kind of what Cher does. She has had some awesome looks and songs, so it is about time she do that. (Although, it will probably make me cry....lol, because when she sang Sara in 2004 and then at the end of the song....they switched the screens to the 1979 concert footage of her singing Sara.... well, let's just say.... "my eye allergies are acting up..I'm not crying, why do you ask?" LOL