Sunday, June 29, 2014

It’s better to Overdress than Underdress!

It’s better to Overdress than Underdress!

            This summer I have been enrolled in a Business Environmental Law class.  Sometimes it’s a pretty intriguing class, but other times, it just makes my head spin.  I mean it’s Business Law!  The name itself is mind boggling.  Luckily, class ends tomorrow at 5 p.m.  Unluckily, I still have to study for the final.

I have been known to find many other things to do instead of studying: sorting and washing laundry, cleaning my room, painting my nails, catching up on social media and watching TV, just to name a few.  However, for this class, I have been studying a LOT!

            When it comes to studying, “it’s better to over study than under study”.  This is also my philosophy when it comes to fashion.  It is SO much better to overdress than underdress!


            Have you ever walked into a room where everyone is dressed to the nines and you’re the one wearing your workout clothes and sneakers, looking like you didn’t get the memo?  Or, maybe it’s been the reverse, and you’re the one wearing the pink bunny costume, like Elle Woods, in a sea of underdressed people.  Regardless of the situation, it is ALWAYS better to overdress. 

            When Elle Woods realized that she was a little overdressed for the occasion, she made the best of her situation by wearing her costume with pride.  It’s that kind of pride that also makes us confident when we overdress, which in turn, makes us stand out in the crowd.  Who doesn’t love standing out?!


Sometimes overdressing doesn’t seem worth it, especially on busy days or days when you’re dragging.  I sometimes find myself wondering if it is really necessary to dress nice when I need to make a quick run into the grocery store.  However, as I stated in my last post, when it comes to school, work, social activities and just being in the public eye, fashion is key!

I, being the fashion lover that I am, get a little ruffled when I go into public places and see people in clothing that is just NOT good.  Examples I’ve seen recently include an adult wearing her swimsuit in a place where there was no pool, folks in clothes that were way too tight or too small, and even a man walking through a store with no shoes, no shirt and obviously, no problems.  This makes me wonder, did they not get the memo?

This is why I dress as if I’m going to meet someone SPECTACULAR every day.  When I run into the convenient store, go to work, attend class or spend the day watching movies with friends, I overdress. 

             In case you’re still not convinced, I’ve made a short list of some reasons why you should consider living each day in a fashionable way.

1) Life is too short to blend into the crowd. We are all made to be unique and stand out.  How can we do that if we don’t try to break the mold?
2) You never know who you are going to bump into.  Today might be the day that you bump into your ex, an old friend or a celebrity.  (That may be a long shot, but you never know!)  So do you want them to see you in your old painting clothes?
      3) You deserve to look your best every day.  Getting dolled up is a confidence boost, and confidence is radiant!
      4) Nothing beats that feeling of knowing you look good.  If you’ve got it, flaunt it!  That’s why I love fashion; it allows you to flaunt your curves, style and confidence, all at once.
          5) Lastly, you should overdress because you want to.  Don’t let the less fashionable get you down.  Overdress because it is what you want to do!


Stay Sassy,
Fashionably Sassy and Stylishly Classy

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