The reason PeaceBang prefers to speak in terms of “image” and “polish” and being “put-together” rather than “fashion” is because this is actually considered fashion nowadays:
Look at designer Max Azria grinning like a big billionaire goofhead down in the lower right-hand corner. THANKS A LOT, Mr. Azria. Now we can look forward to young women in teeny clingy togas and ankle-breaking gladiator shoes causing us to break out into nervous sweats when they sit down at an outdoor cafe.
I’m going to start carrying a modesty scarf. “Young lady, until you learn how to sit very carefully in that dress, please use this.”
And we thank you for talking about ‘image’, ‘polish’, ‘being put together’ rather than fashion (slaves). I would so wear that dress–under an ankle-length bathrobe, or over a pair of tracksuit bottoms!
It’s about finding what works for you. Clothes should serve us–we should not have to serve our clothes.
Those gladiator heels are everywhere!!
Yes!! I enjoy looking polished, and it is fun to keep up with what’s new out there, but I don’t for one second believe that I have to trash my jewel-toned wardrobe because neutrals are going to be “hot” for spring (nevermind that I look horrid in pale neutrals).
That center dress would be great over jeans with super-high heels. But I’m the target age for that clothes, and *I* wouldn’t wear it without pants. Never, no way, no how.
And do those gladiator heels send ANY message someone in ministry really wants to send?
Maybe…if the message is ‘I am several hundred miles away from Being On Duty, and about to participate in a samba contest. Here, hold my margharita.’
Which is perfectly suitable if that’s what you’re doing, but doesn’t really count, I suppose. I don’t think they’d work with a collar, no matter how conservative the rest of your attire…
I suppose, EF! To me, even under Samba rules, they sort of say ‘camp follower to an ancient Roman army….’
…and member of an even older profession than soldiering, presumably…