This story is part of the September 22 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories . Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it.
Ahead, radio presenter Dee Salmin. Dee Salmin: “I like how baggy clothes are not about the body, but comfort.” Credit: Liana Hardy How would you describe your style? It’s a confused combo of beach, slutty grandma, BCF and eshay.
It changes depending on my mood, but I’m always wearing something that’s vintage or thrifted; I haven’t bought any clothes that aren’t second-hand in 15 years. What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I have a 1920s wedding dress and an old Russian hat from the Soviet era. I also love finding things in op shops in small country towns, like hand-sewn 1940s nighties I never wear but hang on my wall because they’re so beautiful.
And the most recent addition? My housemate Brendan made matching T-shirts for himself, my boyfriend [AFL player Darcy Moore] and me with our names on them. What are the three essentials in your wardrobe? A long, flowy, black satin skirt, band T-shirts and a denim bag with diamantés on it. Loading What would you wear .
.. on a first date? I wear the same ’90s purple dress with black roses on it on every first date.
It takes the mental load off ...
on a plane? Trackies, jumper, hoodie ...
on the red carpet? I have a loophole for wearing new things to events like the Brownlow Medal and NGV Gala where I’ll work with a local designer or artist.