Anonymous wrote:With all the threads lately about dressing frumpy or classy or tacky, it got me wondering--how would you view me?
Me:
31
5'1" 130lbs (still losing baby weight from my 10 month old)
Size 6 or 8 depending on brand, usually petite
Brown hair currently cut to chin length with subtle layers, don't color but no grey whatsoever
Wear glasses everyday; not super trendy (eg Warby Parker), just brown plastic rectangular frames
Wear wedding ring and engagement ring (1.5 carat emerald cut solitaire) every day
Always wear basic, light makeup (primer, bb cream, concealer, blush, shadow, eye liner, mascara)
Get my eyebrows waxed every 4 weeks
Typical work outfit (business casual, director level position)
Silk opaque t-shirt (Ann Taylor)
Navy pencil skirt (theory)
Tortoise shell scalloped flats (Sam Edelman)
Pearl studs
Delicate chain necklace
Tissot watch
Navy Michael Kors Selma bag
(Note: very rarely wear heels; wouldn't be caught dead in pantyhose)
Typical weekend outfit:
Skinny jeans (Paige denim)
Solid color tshirt (Everlane)
Chucks
Pearl studs
Plain black leather (no logos) Coach shoulder bag
Thoughts? What should I change?
It would scream "DC" (the Hill) to me if I saw you in an airport anywhere in the world.
As for what you should change? Not a thing. You are who you are. Everything you describe is completely acceptable.
If you want to take chances, ditch the pearls and try something different. If you want to change you life, change your glasses.
I'm a wear-all-black-all-the-time kinda gal. So be it. In the summer, I switch it up with white tops and long, patterned, casual dresses. I have a pair of crazy shoes I sometimes wear with one of my (many) sheath dresses. Whatever.
Do you!