It’s Saturday morning and I wake up to glorious sunshine and
a long old to do list (yeyyy). It’s warm
(for England), so I throw on a light jumper, a pair of high-waisted shorts and
some chunky sandals. I look normal. I head out feeling on top of the world; it’s the weekend, it’s
sunny and I’m wearing SANDALS! Maybe I’ll even dig out those sunglasses I haven’t
seen since last summer…
I look amazing, and you know what? I feel amazing! That is until I run into a family friend, and they say the dreaded words every person with an interest in fashion dreads to hear;
“So, is this what everyone’s wearing now?"I look amazing, and you know what? I feel amazing! That is until I run into a family friend, and they say the dreaded words every person with an interest in fashion dreads to hear;
Good. Mood. Ruined.
Maybe they’re asking out of general curiosity (although I’m pretty sure you’d have to be living under a rock if you’re asking if shorts are a thing). Somehow though, I don’t think they are. The fact their remark comes alongside that little patronizing smile suggests otherwise.
I’m wearing shorts? Normal.
A jumper? Normal.
Sandals? Normal.
If you’re reading this now, I can almost guarantee you’ve
had this said to you at some point as well.
The last time I checked, wearing shorts and a pair of sandals was hardly the most outlandish of apparel, so why do people comment? What’s even worse is when it comes from a friend. Usually in the form of;
“Ohhhh, you’re so brave- I could never wear anything like that” or “That’s uhmm. Different.” About
my nose ring or my ‘oh so adventurous’ beanie. The last time I checked, wearing shorts and a pair of sandals was hardly the most outlandish of apparel, so why do people comment? What’s even worse is when it comes from a friend. Usually in the form of;
Perhaps some people would revel in others finding their dress sense so unusual, but I am not one of those people. Mainly because what I wear is just so normal. Or so I think.
Pretty much everyone on this planet wears something we’ve
all seen before. With the use of modern technology we are able to see into the
lives (and fashions) of those in even the most remote of places, so surely nothing
should really come as a surprise. My shorts, hat or choice of facial piercing is
nothing new. It’s not exciting, it’s not different and it’s all been done
before. So why do people still feel it needs to be commented on?
Something else worth noting was a discussion between two of
my friends about another girls haircut, and how her fringe was so ‘daring’. NO IT’S NOT- IT’S A FRINGE! A FRINGE! Unless she’s grown an extra head over night then I’m sorry but it’s really not that unusual!
It’s not necessarily that I dislike people commenting on my
clothing. Of course receiving compliments on how you look is amazing. We spend
precious time choosing what to wear and how to style our hair in the morning,
so being recognized for your effort is such a rewarding feeling. However,
questioning the way someone styles and expresses themself is not a compliment.
It’s just awkward and actually a little insulting.
So next time you go to comment on how “weird” your friends dress is or how “different” her new hair cut, why not try telling her how beautiful that colour looks on her instead? Trust me, you’ll feel much better for it!
I didn't have any sort of photo to use for this post, but Mary Kate and Ashley look good anywhere! Plus, I've been crying over all the mountains of THE ROW in the studio today, so it seems fitting!
HannahSo next time you go to comment on how “weird” your friends dress is or how “different” her new hair cut, why not try telling her how beautiful that colour looks on her instead? Trust me, you’ll feel much better for it!
I didn't have any sort of photo to use for this post, but Mary Kate and Ashley look good anywhere! Plus, I've been crying over all the mountains of THE ROW in the studio today, so it seems fitting!
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