| Dress – F21 | Sandals – Payless | Necklace – F21 | Purse – Thrifted |
Don’t laugh but I wore this dress to spend the day at South Pointe Park. It seemed like the perfect outfit for sitting in the grass while I listened to music and people watch. Of course, once I got to the park I felt way overdressed but then I thought “who cares”. This dress is dope I look great wearing it. I have to keep reminding myself not to concern myself so much with what others may be thinking.
Stay True to Yourself
I found this dress in store from F21 and I knew it was meant for me. My only hesitation was the sheerness of the dress. Sounds strange coming from a person that just raved about this completely sheer top, right? Hear me out. I am completely comfortable with an exposed upper body. But the thought of having my booty and thighs on display in a non-beach/pool setting is something different.
I bought the dress anyway and ended up wearing a pair of high waist swim bottoms which worked out perfectly. At times I over think my appearance but there’s nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your own clothing. I like to try new things when appropriate but I always want to carry myself as a lady before anything else.
Old School
My traditional ways come from my southern upbringing and my grandmother. To this day I won’t step foot in a church with bare legs! Living in South Florida has loosened me up a bit. Pretty much anything goes here but just anything isn’t for me. I could wear this dress to brunch or the mall booty just swaying all over the place but that’s not cute, nor would I feel comfortable.
Has your upbringing ever affected your sense of style?
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From pantyhose (stockings) to slips, those southern Grandmas will have you all messed up LOL. I am 44 years old and I will still wear a slip if it makes the dress flow better. With my grandmas, it was wearing a good fitting bra. Even to bed!!!. I stopped wearing one to bed when I turned 40. I have to sleep comfortably 🙂
Yes! Girl I had an ex-boyfriend try to scold me about not sleeping in a bra. Talking about I’m gonna have saggy boobs. Boy bye! Judge your mama don’t judge me lol.
I so agree! I will slip on a slip when I feel like I have too much jiggle and even some tighter grandma undies if I need a little more tummy control. Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should! You look fab honey!
Thank you and foundation garments are needed every once in awhile.
This is beautiful. May I ask what size you are wearing and how tall are you? I’m 5’9 and I’m trying to see if it would be long enough. ?
Thank you! I am wearing a medium and I’m 5’5″.