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| Fashion Photography by Tarun Khiwal via Nerdball |
As I entered my late twenties, I thought I was over all that.
But then, this past year, I made a mistake. With several weddings to attend, I went out and bought myself a few outfits for the season. And I regretted them completely. I spent more than I wanted to, on clothes that were beautiful, but so not my style!
As someone who spends countless hours reviewing new collections, sussing out the ones that I like for my site, and reflect this blog's point of view. I am accustomed to knowing what I like, and picking what is tasteful, budget-conscious, and likely to last more than one season. I ignored all my better judgement because my competitive, petty side got the better of me. To reward my overindulgence, I have a tulle and polyester confection sitting in my closet. The likelihood of me wearing it again are slim to none. It is beautiful, but it is just not ME.
I am less embarassed by the dress and more embarassed by my reasons for choosing it. I ignored my gut, which told me I don't like the princessy look, because everyone around me was trying to out-do everyone else with the shiniest, newest, brightest dress. I know lots of other girls who did the same thing. A lot of them lost weight to fit in their dresses; and promptly put the weight back on after the weddings.
My point is: anyone can choose clothes to compete with others, to please others, to look like everyone else. But it's not going to last, on you, in the pictures, in your memories, in your closet. Your wedding day is the last day to compete with the entire universe and their cousin. Be selfish, make it about you.