A facebook friend messaged me with some opinions/suggestions regarding my blog and outfits today and also left a blog comment in a similar vein. I am sure she is trying to help but I don't know what to make of some of the comments. I pose as if I am not proud of my waistline (huh?), I am overdoing the cardigan look, I should only wear v neck tops, I should wear shorter skirts and bolder looks, I wear too many earthy colours and should wear bolder colours.
I don't get it. I am proud of that fact that I am brave enough to pose and take photos for my blog everyday. Who cares how I pose.. Do you guys think I pose weirdly? Should I improve it? And of course I love my body, waistline included! How do I show that in my posing?
I also happen to like round or scoop necks and cardigans. I don't do crew necks and when a neckline is high, I always mitigate it with a necklace or scarf. Should I really wear only V necks? Would that not be boring? And who decides how many times I wear my cardigans? Be honest, are you also bored of seeing them? I always thought I wore my limited wardrobe in new and creative ways
I also thought I wear bold colours and colour combinations alreay. I like browns, but they aren't dominant in my wardrobe, colour is and I am not afraid to wear it. So I didn't get this point at all.
And is only wearing short skirts fashionable? I like skirts at or slightly above the knee. I can move around in them without feeling conscious, when I sit they don't ride up a lot and most importantly, I love how they look. I have seen you all wear knee length skirts and midis so I know they aren't boring or out of style. So why should I switch to minis? It isn't like I am self conscious, I do wear short shorts!
All in all, I was kind of freaked out to get such a long list of criticism, but sharing it has made me feel lighter. Please tell me what you think. Is my sense of style off? Do I need to change a lot of things? I kind of like my style the way it is, but my confidence is a little shaken.