The conventional wisdom says that this is definitely true. But… Couple weeks ago I had a hair appointment and then a makeover. I had decided to wear a beautiful red floral dress and classic black pumps. By the time I was done with both appointments I was feeling so great that instead of just going back home I decided to go shopping to a mall. It was the middle of the day, on a lovely early spring day. My look out shopping after hair and makeup appointments
I’m pretty sure that I must have been the only one wearing a dress and heels. And not any dress, but a bright red dress. Walked to one end of the mall to the other, and back. And it was totally fine. Any comments I got were positive. Was I passing? Don’t know, don’t care! I was enjoying myself, wasn’t doing anything outrageous or illegal, and I was feeling awesome and pretty!
When out, I don’t shy away from interacting with people like I used to back almost 25 years ago when I went out for the first time. I engage in conversations with people, from sales ladies to other patrons. I have never practiced to get a perfect feminine voice, but I do fine.
Anyway, long story short… Yes, in general, dress for the place and the time where/when you will be out. But also, don’t let that dictate who you are. We are special! We don’t have to shy away from expressing that!
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