So, when I wrote the post about New Years resolutions, I toyed with the idea of adding "Dress My Age" to the list.
Don't get my wrong. I can dress my age. I know how to dress myself so that I look like I'm almost (gasp!) 29. I can wear nice jeans*, a fancy shirt, accessorize with those long sparkly necklaces that are all the rage these days, etc.
But here's the deal. My whole life I have always had issues with clothes that are uncomfortable. I think it's in my genetics, because I know certain cousins who have had this problem too (all the tags have to be cut off, and the socks have to feel just right, etc.) Any one who has ever lived with me can attest to the fact that I change my clothes like 6 times a day (no exaggeration), because after about three hours of wearing something, it starts to feel super uncomfortable. The exception to that, though, are t-shirts, hoodies, nice worn in jeans, and comfy pants. I could wear these clothes all day long, and I often do.
So, while I thought maybe I would try to turn over a new leaf this year, and start to impress people more or something, I then remembered how comfortable t-shirts and jeans were and said "screw it."
Sorry Clinton and Stacey. :) Maybe next year, when I'm 30.
*side note: It's time to get real about skinny jeans here, people. If you're over the age of 23, and still trying to pull off skinny jeans, everybody thinks that you are trying too hard. They just do. Also, they make everyone's butt look bigger, even if you are super skinny. Sorry peeps, it's a sad fact, but we all need to face reality on this one. Drop the skinny jeans, turn around, and just_walk_ away.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I didn't really learn how to dress until I was almost 50. I suggest you start earlier than I did. You'll like it, I promise.
ReplyDeleteMim
Yeah, the issue is not that I don't know how to dress my age, I'd just rather wear t-shirts and jeans. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, t-shirts and jeans are way comfortable, but I realize they just aren't flattering on me, unless the t-shirt is a v-neck and the jeans fit well. Both hard to find but look oh so much beter than crew neck Ts and way ugly mom jeans. :D
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding !!!!
ReplyDeleteI will NEVER EVER dress my age...thats the most ridiculous thinking anyone ever thought of !
Netti
There's nothing wrong with wearing what's comfortable, and you look great. If the need for a fancy shirt/accessories arises, you've totally got that covered. But there's really no need to overdress just because we're getting, um, older, right?
ReplyDeleteAnd hear! hear! on the skinny jeans thing. I will hold onto my bootcut pants with a grip of death until this fashion insanity passes!