Get A Clue…

I was reading a blog the other day and apparently it is written by a young fashionista.  Well, anyone can blog and I certainly have nothing negative to say about that.  Free speaking is awesome.

I don’t even want to say “walk a mile in my shoes” or “think before you speak”.  These are all examples of good and nice advice.  Yet, what I really want to say instead is “get a clue”.  Here is what prompted that: this young lady, who has never faced a challenge in her life, took it upon herself to criticize women for wearing comfortable clothing to work instead of opting for high fashion.  This young lady made a comment to the effect that having a bureaucratic job is no reason to be un-fashionable.  Her statements were derogatory, but I won’t quote.

Here is my issue with her: It is quite alright to me that silly young women spend every spare dime on the latest frippery from the fashion houses that manufacture everything in China for 25 cents – that is absolutely fine.  What is NOT alright with me is for people to extend that silliness to criticizing others.  How egocentric is it to say, my style of living is “the only” style that is correct.  “Other people do not know how to live correctly, only I know what is correct.”  That is the message given when I speak negatively to you about how you are doing something as important as how you dress.

Here is what this young lady needs to know: we face challenges in life and we cannot always look and act as if our life is one big fashion show, it is not.  Very few human beings get to live by conducting fashion shows.  We just don’t get that luxury.  I have no problem with this young lady pretending like she and her friends can live that life.   Just leave other women out of it. Some women are entitled to comfort with a blessing from others, they may have just given birth, or be dealing with a sick child or recently lost a loved one.  Trust me, the reasons for taking a time-out from fashion are as numerous as the stars.  Don’t criticize, don’t be derogatory.  It is okay for people to be different than you.  And especially this: young people, wait!  All will be revealed to you in time, including why women will sometimes opt for comfort rather than fashion.