Remember that one time,
when you were 10,
and your mom made you go to that one really fancy event and wear something "decent" so as not to be, I don't know, glared at by your 10,000 half-relatives who always somehow seemed more comfortable around each other than you'd ever feel amongst them?
That one time happened when I was 10. And 12. And 15.
And several other awkward instances in between.
And throughout these painful experiences, one thing became blatantly clear:
I . Hate . Dressing . Up.
Like,
A lot.
Now, in my eyes, dressing up and "Dressing Up" are two wholly and incomparably different things. One is based upon passion, the other on obnoxious rules.
One allows for creativity,
the other frowns upon it.
So what's a stubbornly independent-minded 5th grade brat to do?
Well, this one opted for the all-or-nothing approach (surprise!). Instead of indulging in decadent frilly fabrics and heeled shoes, I made my statement of protest by dressing like shit.
That's right. And said shit frequently consisted of shapeless shift dresses and terribly, terribly (,terribly) unflattering ankle-length black faux-velour maxi skirts.
(Hello every orchestra concert ever. VIOLINS REPRESENT)
Which brings me to this wee ensemble; a mini masterpiece combining my abhorrence for attention to dress codes with my obsession for ostentatious footwear (not to mention my affection for alliteration).
See, I don't do "dressy".
I do "dress down, put on cool shoes, and hope for the best".
"Dressy" makes me uncomfortable, which therefore makes me act uncomfortable, which therefore makes those around me uncomfortable as well.
I, unlike 99% of the population, prefer to be underdressed rather than overly so.
Which probably (very likely) explains why I'm poor.
Side note: It seems there was more than just stubborness behind my former self vouching for velour.
Or maybe it's nostalgia.
I don't know. This whole dressing-like-your-childhood-self thing confuses me.
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| me being confused. dress: vintage (wang on Outnet) (cool cheap vintage), shoes: Reiss |
Cheers.
Photos by Shoiab
I whole heartedly hate dressing up as well. I remember once we were going to a broadway show and my stockings had a run in them (cool I know) and my parents actually made me go and buy a new pair to put on. I'm just not good with the dressing up thing. It's probably why I chose not to go to formal events or go out at all haha
ReplyDeletefirst and foremost these photos are amaaaazing! i can't get over the lighting in that first picture and don't even get me started on the hair flip! you are beyond gorgeous to start and then you're rocking velour to boot?? velour was my fabric of choice during my formative years so i was right there with you the horribly unflattering velour maxi skirt at every orchestra concert only it was what up cellos for this girl. love this post and couldn't agree more on the sentiment that it's dressy if you're rocking a sweet pair of heels. deal with it world.
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You are literally the coolest fashion blogger ever. You inspire me to such an extent, I've discovered more about myself through reading your blog posts. I've decided to create my own blog. Still trying to muster up the courage to do it all, but it'll happen in time. Keep posting, I'll keep reading. You are beautiful and intelligent and I look up to you! Also, that dress is beautiful and the shoes are TO DIE FOR. I also have a thing for shoes. My AP art concentration in high school was actually shoes hahaha! You rock!
ReplyDeleteoh my god. I think this just made me cry. Start your blog, girl! I CAN NOT wait to read it!
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Ok, first can we address how gorgeous you look in the first picture and that awesome as hell hair flip? I thought I was a loser squating all the time (life time of constipation does this to you), but squat chic indeed.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this is the first time I can say we're totally opposite. I LOVE dressing up and I'm always overdressed. I hope our friendship can survive this ;) That being said, I don't think you're underdressed here at all; on the contrary, I think you classy, elegant and regal as hell. It's understated beauty and those shoes are absolutely orgasmic.
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ReplyDeleteThis dress is making me salivate. Serious maroon, 90's, velvet goodness draping with perfection on YOU. Love it. HA! Your orchestra concerts are my Christmas eve dinners. I wore this EXACT DRESS 2 years in a row.
God you are so damn articulate AND poignant.
Lub u grl.
xo
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wonderful outfit!:-)i really like ur shoes!
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