Mama Kat
The prompt I chose for today’s Writer’s Workshop is:
4.) In honor of the “white” after Memorial Day rule, name a fashion rule that you either break or enforce.
It was surprisingly difficult to find an adequate definition of ‘fashion rules’ and I have never been able to actually pinpoint just who determines fashion. Google never lets me down, nor does Wikipedia but today the search took a little longer. Or it would have if I had been in the mood to look. I can’t say I have ever been ‘out of fashion’ but that is because of friends who are just a little too enthusiastic about fashion rules. It just isn’t a biggie with me.
Ask.com had some good information. The question was, ‘What is your number one fashion rule’?
And the answer was, ‘Underwear almost always goes on the inside’. It made sense to me, but then I have seen that particular rule broken more than once. I guess that is why the word ‘almost’ is there.
I tried to think of a fashion icon and unfortunately remembered on the news the other day; Lady Gaga was presented with an award for her fashion sense. I swear!
I went to facebook to look at pics posted by friends to see what they were wearing. It’s all very casual these days. I must admit I did not see anyone with underwear on the outside so that is a good thing.
I used to like the fashions of the sixties. It was neat, feminine and I happily embraced the rules then and everything matched.
My sister-in-law keeps up on fashion and frankly I cannot wrap my mind around some of it. For instance, did you know that your purse should no longer match anything? And your shoes shouldn’t match anything? In fact the latest thing is that you should wear a neutral color shoe with a black dress?
White before or after Memorial Day does not matter to me at all. It depends strictly on the weather.
There is only one fashion rule I adhere to and that one was made by my niece.
“Never ever dress like an old lady.” Unfortunately I came across a morning fashion advice show that showed clothing that no one over forty should wear AND there before me on public TV was my entire wardrobe. It’s a darn good thing I don’t really care!
June 14, 2011 at 8:30 pm
You brazen woman wearing things they say you’re not supposed to wear!
I love this post and you are awesome for ignoring all that fashion silliness!
June 19, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Hmmm I like being brazen!! Thanks for visiting!!
Chris
June 11, 2011 at 1:09 am
Does exposing bright blue bra straps from under a white racer-back tank top count as “underwear on the outside?” Seriously, when did bra straps become accessories? I spend all day trying to STOP mine from showing. Dear Lord, now I sound like my mother. *sigh*
I’m sure you look hot no matter what you wear!
Visiting you via Mama Kat!
June 12, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Thanks for visiting Melissa. I would be glad to grab your button but have not yet figured out how to do that. I love your site and pics are great!
Chris
June 10, 2011 at 12:43 pm
If the rules are constantly changing, shouldn’t we call them Fashion Suggestions?
I was one of those button down, peter pan collared, shirtwaisted, small printed, A-line skirted, shiny Weejuned girls of the Sixties South. Back then, the high school fashion police used to yank the back of your shirt down to see if you bore the correct label. When I got to college and someone suggested burning bras, I felt like I was burning high school fashion police on the stake. Burn, baby, burn!
Now, whatever they say the rules are, to judge from the looks of things, the really operative rule is No Rules! While I see lots of regrettable application of the un-rules, I love trying to apply them more liberally as I age. No Q-tips for this gal!
June 12, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Hahaha I like “No Rules”!
June 10, 2011 at 11:37 am
It took me foREVer to find you! I love your writing! Thanks for the chuckle and for stopping by
June 12, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Thanks! I have subscribed and love to ready your posts!
Chris
June 10, 2011 at 9:09 am
This post had me smiling! I never know what the current fashion is, and I wouldn’t be able to afford to keep up anyway. This summer, I will wear tanktops and shorts. Some of those shorts will be old blue jeans that I cut myself. I like to be comfortable. My purse is a giant black diaper bag. And I don’t care.
June 12, 2011 at 12:50 pm
I think tanktops and shorts are exactly in fashion and you can never beat a diaper bag!
Chris
June 10, 2011 at 7:42 am
I’ve seen those programs about things we should never wear over 40…and my rule is, if I still look good in it, and my husband likes it, I don’t care!
June 12, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Good girl..me too although once I dressed in these great little shorts and top with 4 inch wedgies..when I met my sister at the restaurant she said…I think that outfit is really pyjamas!
June 10, 2011 at 4:14 am
Loved the heels and the red lipstick – but alas, the years are catching up with me. Now heels (high) very rarely and I do miss the mini skirt.
One thing I absolutely abhor is the site of women, young or not so young, with tops that show a slice of white belly fat. Ugh.
June 10, 2011 at 12:48 am
P.S. I fixed for errors. Damn you, Autocorrect!
June 10, 2011 at 1:48 am
I curse and admire autocorrect if it works in my favor!
June 10, 2011 at 12:46 am
I never have any idea what is fashionable or not. I usually trust in Old Navy and enjoy non-trendy but seemingly always in fashion clothing from The Loft.
My one rule: mini-skirts are for those under 35!
June 10, 2011 at 1:49 am
Ah are you sure? Thirty-five? Can I get away with calling them golf skirts?
June 10, 2011 at 12:44 am
I never have any users what is fashionable or not. I usually trust in Old Navy and enjoy non-trendy but seemingly ways in fashion like The Loft.
My one rule: mini-skirts are for those under 35!
June 9, 2011 at 11:19 pm
I think you’re supposed to match your purse to your outfit??? I have about 20, but am too lazy to change the contents from one to another…so I’ll go months at a time using the same bag.
June 10, 2011 at 1:52 am
See Tracy then you are always in fashion and making a statement! Way to go! I do the same thing! Oh and where do you store multiple bags?
June 9, 2011 at 10:59 pm
‘Underwear almost always goes on the inside’ and is always worn with mini-skirts that would be my rules. I tried to comment at work , but the comments would not load. I did read more, good stuff on your blog. Thanks for visiting
June 10, 2011 at 1:53 am
Thank you I enjoyed your site and will be back!
June 9, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Remember “blue and green should only be seen in the washing machine”? I say wear what feels comfortable and to hell with rules!
June 10, 2011 at 1:55 am
I remember..I got ridiculed for mixing green and blue in sixth grade! Loved your post on it and am wracking my brain to come with more!
June 9, 2011 at 4:17 pm
BwaHaHaaa!!! Love that advice!
June 10, 2011 at 1:57 am
And I loved your post!
June 9, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Love it! Keep breaking the rules.
June 10, 2011 at 1:58 am
See only an exurban cowgirl can appreciate that as much as I!
June 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm
I must say, I try not to dress like an old lady and any time I try to wear “trendy” things I look foolish. So let’s just say I”m dressed today for work, that’s as good as it gets on weekdays.
June 10, 2011 at 1:59 am
I agree..the real new rule seems to be…be comfortable and wear what pleases you!
June 9, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I tried to look up fashion rules as well and man, google really wasn’t any help.
Great post, it really made me giggle.
June 10, 2011 at 2:01 am
Thanks Jacki. In my google kick I also asked who is bridgesburning and Darned if all my posts and About didn’t come up on google. It was pretty meat!
June 9, 2011 at 1:20 pm
I chuckled right along with this! I have no fashion sense what so ever! As long as I am clean and don’t stink I am happy, as are my co workers.
June 10, 2011 at 2:03 am
Clean Colleen? Clean? Why I seem to remember aspic of you covered in mud and you looked downright fashionable to me!
June 11, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Hahaha! Ooops, I forgot.
But, I was not at work when I was that fashionably dressed! 
June 12, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Ah just as well, everyone else at work would have been soooo envious!
June 9, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Wow! What are you doing channeling me?! lol I find your post relatable, pertinent and timely!
June 10, 2011 at 2:04 am
Either that or you are channeling me..and that is just too.cool!
June 9, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I think we all break some rule or other while trying to keep up. I love the fashion of the sixties–and fifties and forties. But then I guess I wouldn’t want to wear heels everyday. Or red lipstick.
June 10, 2011 at 2:06 am
Hi Hillary..I actually liked the heels..red lipstick not so much..it didn’t do much for my red hair!