Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Growing up in the fashion world exposed me at any early age to looking good, whatever the cost. I was a child model for Dior, even did Runway! But I was also given a great gift of self-esteem from my parents, who focused more on my academic achievements, creative and philanthropic interests. High school dances, proms and events all required new dresses. Furtunately I had a job in fashion and all my money went to clothes. Most of the time in College I was in my " Art Clothes " jeans and T shirts splattered with a rainbow of colors. Because Grad school was in such torrid heat, shorts and polo shirts became a uniform for me. Most of my career demanded clothing worthy of Board Room Business and the Press. As I forged ahead with my own initiatives, I adopted a more classic, relaxed style, but was still pulled together. When I travel, my style is tropical wear. At home anything goes - sweats, shorts and T's, and yes, some really cute PJs worthy for short runs to the supermarket. A great website for cool PJs, loungewear and more is at www.sleppyheads.com I dress for the occassion. Whether a party or a Board meeting, I'm there self confident and styled. Not even thinking about CMT. Geri, I love your purple wheelchair! You Go Girl! Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Gretchen Ok....... lets talk about dressing when one is on a limited income! So far it has been mostly about expensive clothes and looking good There is no way I would pay $70 for PJs....Walking down a run way is not what I have been talking about. Most people that are on low income, disability income, fixed income.... being a fashion guru is not a reality! Sounds like your were blessed to have parents that had the funds to give you a good start,that's wonderful! and it is also wonderful that they taught you to have philanthropic interests. But, so often that is not the case for most of us! I get the impression you are still doing well in that department. The need to dress for success is not what I'm referring too on my posts. When people are consumed with... the thought, that looking good no matter what the cost, and worried about what others are going to think and giving up comfort to look good. Looking down on others because of the way they dress, or hiding ones disability/devices.because of worry what the NORMAL folks are going too think! Well.....that's not my bag and what life is about. To me, it's bending for the non disabled world and not having enough self -esteem too be yourself.Just my thoughts!!! Blessings Geri PS glad you like the thought of my purple w. chair Wish you cold see my yellow chicken slippers, that I wear to the stores. Just kidding! Lol.....They are Moose slippers! Growing up in the fashion world exposed me at any early age to looking good, whatever the cost. I was a child model for Dior, even did Runway! But I was also given a great gift of self-esteem from my parents, who focused more on my academic achievements, creative and philanthropic interests. High school dances, proms and events all required new dresses. Furtunately I had a job in fashion and all my money went to clothes. Most of the time in College I was in my " Art Clothes " jeans and T shirts splattered with a rainbow of colors. Because Grad school was in such torrid heat, shorts and polo shirts became a uniform for me. Most of my career demanded clothing worthy of Board Room Business and the Press. As I forged ahead with my own initiatives, I adopted a more classic, relaxed style, but was still pulled together. When I travel, my style is tropical wear. At home anything goes - sweats, shorts and T's, and yes, some really cute PJs worthy for short runs to the supermarket. A great website for cool PJs, loungewear and more is at www.sleppyheads.com I dress for the occassion. Whether a party or a Board meeting, I'm there self confident and styled. Not even thinking about CMT. Geri, I love your purple wheelchair! You Go Girl! Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Gretchen, I also look for bargains and it sounds like you found some good ones! I know when one is working it's a different matter at the same time people are even judged there also....on looks ,clothes and disabilities. That's life and I find it very narrow minded....I once worked in a office, the main topic was looks, clothes and talking about others. The goal was to look like Twiggy Yicks!..to each their own! A person has to dress for success for employment in our materialistic world of being thin, looks and beauty, " flaws " are out and plastic surgery is in! Yes dress for success know matter how uncomfortable without considerations of a disability. Thanks for you input Gretchen. Blessings Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi Geri, About clothes: Some people feel that anything that is comfortable and keeps them warm is ok! My partner is like that! He lives in his jeans and T-shirts. I have to ask him to wear a shirt sometimes, when we go to a special event, but I really don't like to be his " mom " and force him to wear anything he does not like. For us, the solution is that he wears piké shirts. They feel like a T-shirt but look like a real shirt. I think most people care about the dress code. It is like a secret rule, and most people follow it. To follow the dress code is like saying that you are a part of a group. If you wear office clothes, you are in this group, if you wear hippie clothes, you are in that group. I also sened that you consider yourself to be in the disabled group. Personally, I don't. I am in an in between group. I am not disabled enough to be in the disabled group, but not healthy enough to be in the " normal group " . In my daily life I am mostly in the normal group though. I don't know anyone who is disabled or uses a wheelchair. All my friends are non-disabled people. I work with non-disabled people. So for me it is not an option to use my PJs all day. I wear office clothes, because it is the dress code. They are very comfy too, I think PJs are sloppy, I like clothes that fit tightly. But even if I thought PJs were the most comfortable clothes on earth, I would not wear them for work or the shop. For me it is (I just realized) dignity to look the best I can! There are ways to afford nice clothes, even if you are not wealthy (second hand, sales, outlets) but if you just don't like clothes, then there is no need to look out for nice cheap clothes either. Just be yourself and wear what you like! However, I would still to care for the dress code. We live in a socity and we interract with others. They judge us by our apperaance wether we care or not! If I went to work in my PJs, maybe they would let it pass, but it is more probable that they would ask me to change or they would even fire me if I refused. Beata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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