Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to the forum and would like to thank everyone for all of the inspiration! I'm in my late 30s and, after falling into a slump, I've been working on dressing better over the past year or two.

One thing that's been a little difficult is the reactions from co-workers. I almost never used to wear skirts or heeled boots with dark jeans for example. Even though I've been wearing them more frequently, I still get a reaction almost every time.

One male co-worker in particular has to comment on anything evenly vaguely out of the ordinary ("whoa, what in the world are those?" about simple burgundy boots with a 1.5" heel!). Or "you don't wear skirts!" (well, um, apparently I do because I have one on). I laugh it off and say things like "get used to it" with a smile, but I'm getting tired of it. There's no question in my mind that I'm dressed appropriately for work, so I don't think that's the issue.

Reactions won't stop me, but it's frustrating that people have me so pigeonholed that they resist change more than I do! I guess I should look on the positive side and consider it proof that I really am making a change!

Has anyone else dealt with resistance or ongoing comments from co-workers, friends or others in their life? If the comments were complimentary I'd be flattered, but instead I feel singled out and slightly embarrassed. I imagine over time people will get used to the change, but the comments are part of why I lack courage to dress more creatively.