I’m not one for spending money on expensive clothes but given my size it’s hard not to pay more. This past weekend I did however update my sock and underwear drawer and it got me to thinking.
One of the beauties of the Blog or even working in radio is the clothing issue. There is none. I could be naked right now and you wouldn’t know. Of course, if I was, I would probably find it distracting and might start making awful noises as I look away in disgust. Which is to say, I’m not naked right now.
However, it is true that as long as I’m communicating with you through a medium where you can’t see me, my clothes don’t matter. However as soon as I walk out the door into visual range, now my clothes mean a lot. Immediately people are judged by their clothes. A plaid shirt, suspenders, jeans and cowboy boots and I’m a redneck. A fine suit and Italian shoes and I’m rich. A beautiful skirt and pumps and well, I’ve apparently come out of the closet???
The point Is that clothes mean so much to so many people and yet there are a few of us who wander the planet not really caring what people wear. I don’t dress well, I’ll admit that. The funny thing is I do feel good on the odd occasion when I do get dressed up. But generally speaking, I prefer clothing that’s comfortable and easy to care for. I will admit that most of the time I don’t look my best. Sloppy shorts In the summer, t-shirts, maybe even track pants. Clothes that are loose and easy to move in. I think this partly comes from my clothes not meaning much in my job. They just don’t play into the equation. Which makes me wish that everyone saw the world the way I do when it comes to clothing. I wish that it doesn’t matter. That I wasn’t looked down upon for wearing comfortable clothes. Especially since I’ve noticed that as I get older, I’m willing to run to the store in less and less attractive clothing. There was a time when I would have changed out of some sloppy outfit I was wearing at home if I had to go out. Now, I think, ah, who’s going to see me. Of course, you know that when you go out in those clothes, someone will definitely see you. That being said, why should it matter. I understand getting polished up for some things to show your respect. Obviously, you’re not going to wear your Homer Simpson t-shirt to a funeral or go to a Job interview in your gray track pants that still have traces of the paint you used In the bathroom on them. However once someone gets to know me, why should it matter if I’m a bit of a slob? It doesn’t change who lam. We’ve heard the phrase “the clothes make the man” or “dress for success” but should you’re clothing really have any say in how hard a worker or how creative a person you are? I’d be inclined to fear hiring someone so caught up in how they look and how much importance they put on the wrapping paper instead of the gift inside. Dressing so that you feel comfortable and good about yourself is all that should matter. If you want to go all out, by all means, go for it girl! But if you like to take the relaxed approach and just enjoy being casual and comfortable, should you really have to put up with being judged by people for that? I guess in the end I’ll take the heat because I will not change my style.
People can buy me all the nice clothes they want but I’m still going to grab that t-shirt and my favorite shorts because that’s how I feel comfortable. And I guess I should wrap this up now and get something on before someone comes In and finds me naked!
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