striped top (PayHalf, $12)
denim pencil skirt (Bisou Bisou @ JCP, $25)
vintage scarf (Echo via Mom, $free)
brown boots (Steve Madden via Amazon.com, $80)
Perception is a funny thing. Even though this skirt is much too small on me (yeah, I'm admitting it), and it may not be the most flattering thing I own (it may not be flattering at all), I still enjoy wearing it, because I perceive myself as sexy and shapely in it. It's my favorite skirt and I refuse to stop wearing it. Even if it pains me. (And believe me, it pains me.)
Fashion has so many rules or guidelines, but no matter what you follow or don't, fit seems to be the undisputed standard. But, why? We've all followed the "over-sized" trend. And what about the wear-your-boyfriend's-clothes look? (I've never been able to do that, BTW, my boyfriend's clothes don't fit like they "should". His jeans are too tight in my thighs, completely concealing my womanly curves and his shirts won't button over my breasts. This is a whole other topic that I have lots to say on, but I'll save it for another time.)
Why is oversized OK, but *god-forbid* my button-up top gaps a bit, 'cause I ate a big lunch, or maybe, PMS is forcing my breasts to swell... ?
Personally (as made obvious by the photo above), I don't mind wearing clothes a bit small or a bit big. Sometimes I buy jackets that don't button... on purpose (oh no!) because I like how they accentuate my waist when worn open and I have no intention to wear them closed. (You know you don't have to wear them closed, right?)
Anyway, enough about me, what are your thoughts?
Perception is a funny thing. Even though this skirt is much too small on me (yeah, I'm admitting it), and it may not be the most flattering thing I own (it may not be flattering at all), I still enjoy wearing it, because I perceive myself as sexy and shapely in it. It's my favorite skirt and I refuse to stop wearing it. Even if it pains me. (And believe me, it pains me.)
Fashion has so many rules or guidelines, but no matter what you follow or don't, fit seems to be the undisputed standard. But, why? We've all followed the "over-sized" trend. And what about the wear-your-boyfriend's-clothes look? (I've never been able to do that, BTW, my boyfriend's clothes don't fit like they "should". His jeans are too tight in my thighs, completely concealing my womanly curves and his shirts won't button over my breasts. This is a whole other topic that I have lots to say on, but I'll save it for another time.)
Why is oversized OK, but *god-forbid* my button-up top gaps a bit, 'cause I ate a big lunch, or maybe, PMS is forcing my breasts to swell... ?
Personally (as made obvious by the photo above), I don't mind wearing clothes a bit small or a bit big. Sometimes I buy jackets that don't button... on purpose (oh no!) because I like how they accentuate my waist when worn open and I have no intention to wear them closed. (You know you don't have to wear them closed, right?)
Anyway, enough about me, what are your thoughts?
