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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some people judge. My perspective is, if you want to judge people by their clothing and appearance, you aren’t my kind of people.

I wear bright colors and patterns because they bring me joy. I’m sure some people think I want attention. I don’t. Just enjoy the artistic side of colors/prints. [/quote]

I think we'd get along. I definitely dress for my mood, but unlike you I struggle a bit with not wanting to be judged by other parents. For instance, I have a very "loud" and warm winter coat that I bought a few years ago specifically to cheer me up in the dead of winter when I need something cozy but also want something that makes me feel like ray of sunshine. I used to wear it regularly with no issue whatsoever. I'd get some funny looks but also lots of compliments -- I have had so many people stop me on the bus or on the street to tell me my coat made them smile or to ask where I got it.

But I haven't worn it for school drop off or pick up once. I'm too afraid. I do feel like it attracts a lot of attention and worry it will impact my DD as well -- I don't want her being embarrassed by me or getting tagged as the kid with the eccentric mom (even though I guess she is). I don't know that I even made this choice consciously but over and over I skip over that coat for a nondescript black puffer coat.

I wish I could just wear the coat and not worry about it. I definitely have some anxiety around the social aspects of parenting at times. I was bullied as a kid and while I worked to get over that as an adult, it has really come back with a force since having a child. I want things to be smoother for her because school was so hard for me.[/quote]

my sisters! i also don't seek "look at me attention"/feel uncomfortable standing out ... but love bright happy patterns and giant jewelry because they make me smile. [/quote]

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