In my former life I worked in Aerospace for 13 years and since have graduated to fashion. Yes…I literally went from A to F but in a good way…
Working in an environment where your days are filled with engineers, drawings and specifications, left brain thinkers and meetings day in and day out caused me to suppress the fashion and style side of me. I conformed to a monochromatic wardrobe consisting of slacks, basic button downs, a black sweater and closed toe shoes. This became my day to day uniform. Very rare did I experiment with color it seemed most fitting to be a chameleon and blend in with my everyday surrounding of khaki Dockers, 501 jeans, and button down shirts.
To set the record straight I was able to be fashionable on weekends and during my off-time, however I lacked the desire to try and incorporate that side of me into my 9 to 5. Eventually it got to the point that I put no thought into what I wore to work as long as it was clean and presentable…off I went for another day’s journey and another check mark for being present. I’m not sure when it happened but my drab, no color; ill-fitting work attire somehow trickled into my personal life. It wasn’t rocket science! I had lost my way in the wardrobe department and I had no earthly idea how to recover it!
It wasn’t until the company that I worked for downsized that I was able to take inventory of my wardrobe and get rid of half the contents of my closet. I decided anything that resembled my prior profession or didn’t fit my body like it should deserved to go in the donation pile. Going forth, I would only bring into my closet things that played well with each other, made me smile and brought me joy.
So hence I got the idea to blog about style, as a way to encourage people to be Intentional about getting dressed and not surrender to their surroundings. I’ve learned that it is never ok to forsake yourself or your style in the name of a career or whatever life throws your way. We are all unique individuals and were not made to be chameleons in the name of style. Why conform to the norm when so many others are doing that and scared to death to push the fashion envelope? Unapologetically unleash whatever it is that’s holding you back. The world awaits your arrival.