Textiles in the 21st Century: Sweatpants are the Downfall of Modern Civilization.

 Scarf on hat- gift, Target Hat & Sunnies, H&M dress (worn previously here), Target flats, Francesca's watch.

 I wore this outfit the other day. It was any old day, nothing special. I went to church. Went to lunch. Ran a few errands. No big deal.

On my way home I stopped by and got myself some ice cream. The girl at the money window asked if I had just gotten married. huh? She motioned to my dress and asked me again. I simply replied no and she seemed a bit confused but dropped it. 

I drove on to the pick up window and the girl there asked if I was in a play. I was starting to feel a bit sassy so I told her no, I just always look this great. She laughed and I left.

This is not the first time that I have been questioned on my outfit of choice. It actually happens quite frequently.

While I'm well aware that not everyone agrees with (or appreciates) my sense of style, I think it's a bit depressing that a girl has to be in a wedding or in a play if she dresses up a bit. 

What happened to fancy dresses, classy suits, and feminine hair styles? Since when did dressing down become the norm? When did SWEATPANTS become acceptable for public wear (actually I know the answer to this one, it was when Victoria's Secret started making such dang cute ones!)

Now don't get me wrong, I love me some pj's. I have no problem wearing slub clothes, and I certainly have no problem going out sans makeup.

But we are selling ourselves short here my friends. You can't tell me that you feel your utmost BEST when you're wearing ill fitted clothing and scruffy flip flops. There's something about slipping into a great dress or a new pair of shoes that calls to us. I can be having a crappy day, but give me a good swipe of red lippy and suddenly things don't seem as bad. Silly, I know, but it's true. When you feel good about your appearance you feel more confident and optimistic.

Now I'm not saying we all need to spend a fortune on our wardrobe. I'm not even saying you can't be casual or comfortable. But please, for the love of all things holy, leave the sweatpants behind and try out how those boyfriend jeans feel. Take 2 minutes and put on some mascara. Slip into a little luxury. You'll be amazed at how much better you will feel.

If you made it through that entire rant, we're probably related or best friends.

If we're not, then we probably should be.

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