So I’ve developped an obsession with pretty socks and tights. Well, I’ve had that for years – one of my fondest clothing-related memories involves a pair of grey tights with a braided pattern – but only recently have I become comfortable with drawing attention to myself by dressing exactly how I want to (possibly a reaction to both a growing self-esteem and the boring office clothes I have to wear at work). And now I have fully embraced the fact that feeling good in my clothes also helps me to feel good in my skin, in myself.
I don’t know how universal this is among women (I am reasonably sure that most men don’t “get” it), but I love the fact that something as simple as putting on a skirt and a cute pair of socks will make me feel good all day long as I look down at myself or see my reflection in a window somewhere – or in people’s smiling faces.
Edit: And because I was talking socks and actually wearing leggings in the photo – here’s today’s “happy outfit”:
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I totally know what you mean! This exact revelation came to me when I went to see the movie To Wong Foo. 😛 I saw it with my mother and I said, “Geez, even those men look better than I do.”
Do you know what she said? She said, “It has nothing to do with what they look like, it's how they own it. You could look like that too. Just dress up. Put on make up and enjoy it.”
So I did. And I still do. Doesn't even matter if I'm wearing just a cute, kick-ass t-shirt and Chucks, or a gorgeous dress shirt, skirt and pretty shoes! 😀 I own it! 😉
Your mom is obviously a smart woman! 🙂
Seriously, feeling comfortable in your clothes/make-up is such a nice mood booster… I feel sorry for men sometimes. *g*
Your mom is obviously a smart woman! 🙂
Seriously, feeling comfortable in your clothes/make-up is such a nice mood booster… I feel sorry for men sometimes. *g*