Dress with Attitude
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I occasionally embarrass my kids - well maybe more often than just occasionally. I have done horrible things like kiss them goodbye in front of their friends, holler out “I love you” as I drop them off at school, and make rude comments about their choice in music. But the habit that brings out a pained look in my fashion-conscious daughter’s eyes is my tendency to wear wild socks that don’t match the rest of my clothes.
I do know how to dress appropriately. When a client comes I put on my black business suit, complete with black hose and black shoes and blend in with everyone else who is being very proper and trying to impress. Boring!!!
But when I am on my own time I just can’t resist showing a little more personality in my clothing. Or maybe it’s just rebellion, I don’t know. Anyway, I can control the colors in my shirt and pants and have them match or at least “go” together but when I get to my feet I just can’t do it. If I’m wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans, the socks that I pick out of the drawer will probably be a bright pink or yellow. If my clothes are navy or black, the socks will be a St. Patrick’s green. If my pants are black (with orange socks of course) my shoes will invariably be brown.
Of course, even with wild socks there are fashion rules. I don’t do mismatched socks - that’s just tacky. Plain white or black socks can be worn, but only if the rest of the outfit is interesting (bizarre) enough that the socks would detract from the whole effect. See, I do understand this whole fashion thing!
My daughter worries what people will think when I dress this way. I chuckle when I put my socks on, hoping that somebody gets a good laugh out of what I am wearing. There are too many “have to’s” in life. My wild socks show the “me” that has to conform in so many other ways. Let your attitude show - get a pair of bright orange socks and wear them proudly.
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