faux leather shorts (UK Style by French Connection @ Sears, $22)
grey/silver blazer (H&M, $24)
black tights (American Apparel, $15)
black booties (Dollhouse via Clothes Mentor, $15) similar
white clutch (nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP, $35)
necklace (F21, $4), ring (F21, $3), ring (mng by Mango @ JCP, $15)
Friday, the 30th, the day after I turned 30, I went shopping and stopped into kiddie stores, Charlotte Russe and Forever 21. Throughout my time in each of these stores I wondered if I was too old to be there. And in planning and putting on my faux leather short-shorts get-up, wondered if I was too old to be wearing short-shorts and sheer tops. I don't want to get caught up in "should" statements, but what should a woman of 30 (or older) wear out? Do you think we should get away from "should" statements all together, in regards to dressing, and just wear what we like and what gives us joy? Wouldn't that negate the whole purpose and idea of fashion?
On another note, I now have another reason not to shop at Forever 21 - their return policy. I'm not sure what the time limit is, but they don't offer refunds, only store credit. I'm not a fan of stores that hold your money hostage forever.
