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Chanel

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I had a rather intense workday, but I happened to be wearing my favorite shoes:

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And I swear it was like my mood had a protective shield around it. Almost nothing bothered me. Cool shoes are an inoculation against a bad day.

Care to give me any wisdom or lessons you've learned through fashion?

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I guess for me, it's wear what you love and not to care whether it's in style or if others like it.  If I love it, that's all that matters, and I always feel good wearing something I love!

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Yes, I second what D said. I really don't follow trends, maybe a little, and I do mean a LITTLE. I wear what I love, and what I KNOW looks good on me!aww BUT! A hot/sexy/attention gettig pair of shoes always makes me feel better too! LOL


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I guess for me, it's wear what you love and not to care whether it's in style or if others like it.  If I love it, that's all that matters, and I always feel good wearing something I love!




 



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TheLovelyLady71 wrote:

Yes, I second what D said. I really don't follow trends, maybe a little, and I do mean a LITTLE. I wear what I love, and what I KNOW looks good on me!aww BUT! A hot/sexy/attention-getting pair of shoes always makes me feel better too! LOL


D wrote:


I guess for me, it's wear what you love and not to care whether it's in style or if others like it.  If I love it, that's all that matters, and I always feel good wearing something I love!




 




 



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Marc Jacobs

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Always dress as you want people to perceive you -

I always dress up a lil while others are in sweats and tees, and I feel as though I get treated better for it.



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XtinaStyles wrote:

Always dress as you want people to perceive you -

I always dress up a lil while others are in sweats and tees, and I feel as though I get treated better for it.




Love this!  Me too.  Regardless of "it's who you are on the inside"  Others STILL judge by appearance, so you might as well look good.



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I'd rather err on the side of looking chic and classy than looking like I'm deperate for attention. 

I recently spent a girls' weekend (the 1st of THREE bacholorette parties for the same wedding ashamed ) with my FSIL and her friends who all decided to tell me that night (after a long night of partying) that I need to dress sexier.  Now I had on that I considered a "sexy outfit" of a black wrap top, a green cami that showed just a bit of cleavage, my favorite fitted dark jeans and some heels.  I wear that on a date happily (and have!)  I looked at the other women who where giving me this (unsolicited) advice.  One had an extremely low cami (she popped out more than  once that night), another one had on a shiny top that was too tight for the jeans she had on ( it was like a big spot light on her muffin top) and another one had on a tight and low cut mini dress that I'm pretty sure was supposed to be a tunic not a dress.  Now, they did get plenty of attention (the blow up penis they kept introducing peopel to might have been a factor.)

But I thought, yeah, I'm good.  Thanks.




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Hermes

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Boots - ahhh I hate when people say stuff like that!

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Marc Jacobs

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That what you wear under your clothes is as important or more important than the clothes you wear. A $3 tee over a supportive and proper fitting bra trumps an ill-fitting $3 bra under an expensive top. Likewise, knowing that I am not a victim of VPL is also priceless. (This one pops to mind because I just got 2 new bras and lots of new panties in the mail today that I LOVE!)



I agree with D about wearing what you love.
And, I agree with Su about cool shoes.
Xtina, I've never articulated this thought, but I think you are right. "Always dress as you want people to perceive you" I am usually a shade more dressy than others.
Boots, it sounds like you were dressed sexy, and the other girls were 'un' dressed sexy aka bordering on trashy.

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I used to think that we dress for others, but lately, I think it's my therapy. SInce I had a 2nd baby, I spend a lot of time at home, even the close to home errands are done in old clothes that have nothing to do with fashion. I never go to supermarkets or dry clean in track suits, but still....nothing to be noticed. However, when I have the weekend opportunity to go out - even if it's just my DH & I going to the movies spending 2 hours in the dark - I still dress up, makes me feel better about myself when I look in the mirror, when I walk out of the car...I also learnt that when you put on something you REALLY wanted & bought but is uncomfortable - it shows, I feel awkward, it looks awkward on me, so no matter what the trend is, I have to be comfortable in those clothes & shoes, just makes me feel like a woman:)
Also, the heels! Started wearing those only a few years ago - no matter what, when I'm in heels,  I have a different walk, different body, attitude & a different mood!

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Dressing for how you want to be perceived by others is a slippery slope.  Some days, I am too lazy to put much work into looking good, but then I feel self-conscious if I am not dressed up enough.  Constantly flip-flopping on this one.  Plus, when I have to go more than one place, I might feel appropriately dressed for one but not the other.  hmm

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I detest being overdressed for an occasion, actually. I love being that ONE woman at the baby shower wearing white linen slacks and a black tank top when everyone else is in pastel sundresses. Of course I want to look good, be accessorized, and so on...but I confess I like the look of "chicly underdressed confidence."

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I am not encouraging overdressing - just was thinking about this as a friend and I were going to the movies this weekend. She was wearing a tight polo tee, some stretchy jeans and rubber flip flops. I wore a silk ruffled sleeveless blouse, some wideleg jeans and metallic leather sandals.

Although we were both dressed appropriately, I gave off a very different impression than her. She kept complimenting me and I could sense that she felt uncomfortable.

It just feels good to be put together, even when you don't have to be!

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XtinaStyles wrote:



It just feels good to be put together, even when you don't have to be!




Amen!  I think looking put together is the key.  I'm always more comfortable and confident in any situation if I've put some thought into the way I look.  It's like you are quietly telling the world that you think you are worth it.



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I really like this conversation.  I keep typing and deleting, really just agreeing with you all.  So I'll just leave it at 'I really like this conversation"!



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Chanel

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Xtina, your example is great - both you and your friend were wearing jeans, a top, and casual sandals. What you each came up with is radically different.

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I think that to get on the "best dressed list" or just look & dress with taste - not only is taste, proper accessories & proportion are included, but being appropriate for each occasion you dress for. For example, my mom has a close friends, who's considered a "fashion forward" & most stylish in their circle, she's the same lady who'd wear the same top to the beach as to the a wedding, showed up in leopard top with cheetah print skirt & leopard trimmed boots to my grandmother's funeral, of course, with heavy multicolored jewelry, similar ensemble were worn to hospital visits of friends & family....Well, it is extreme, of course...
But I think to be a little over/under dressed for any occasion is totally OK & hardly noticed, however, being too over/under dressed for special occasions, either sad or happy doesn't show much taste. I think to be tasteful is to be appropriate & also to be aware of your body, to know how to flatter it with the clothes.

P.S. I won't show in a sun dress for a baby shower as well & linen slacks, especially white sound very chic to me. I don't even own a sun dress....hm....

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