Dress for the job you want, not the job you have

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Isn’t it strange that inspiration comes to you when you least expect it? I was in the shower yesterday thinking about life (as you do) when suddenly I had the idea for today’s post. I won’t disclose the field of work I'm in nor go in to it a great deal, but since I made the switch to full-time in December last year I have experienced comments made on how I’m dressed on quite a regular occurrence. However when you are used to a community such as the bloggersphere; who are extremely supporting and accepting of everyone’s differences, when you take a step-back into the ‘regular’ world, you realise how archaic attitudes can be. I'm fortunate enough to not be confined to a uniform dress-code therefore it allows me to dress as I'd like. As I'm aspiring to stay within the fashion industry; whether that be as a full-time blogger eventually or within marketing, PR roles, I enjoy have the freedom to dress in a way that reflects myself and my interests. I have had a dress and boots on before and had comments similar to "who are you getting your legs out for?" or when I wear a coloured lipstick or do my make-up slightly more made up than usual, again remarks asking why I'm making an effort. It still dumbfounds me that in 2015 there is still a sense of questioning for a justification behind the reason for how I'm dressed.

I'm not outspoken nor have I ever made comments towards other choices, as I understand everyone is entitled to be there own individual. Therefore I find it difficult that I am constantly questioned on my choices on a regular basis. If I want to wear pom-pom shoes to work, I can. I'm not offending anyone, I'm not hurting anyone's feelings. So who cares?! They're not worn for a reaction or a comment, but solely because at that moment it is what I wanted to wear. Above all I pride myself on presenting myself in a professional manner but still making sure my personality shines through. I see others coming in the office in loungewear, no make-up and UGG boots and then I hear them stating that they have no motivation or they are unhappy in their role. Just because my field isn't face-to-face with customers and other clients even if it continues to make me be judged by others or have double takes I will continue to dress for the job I want in the long run, not the job I have. Because in my eyes a red lipstick and the occasional bare leg doesn't take away my worth for a respected, higher role. Today's post was albeit a rant as opposed to anything interesting. So well done if you stuck with me and read it until the end. I think I just wish I was surrounded by others who loved fashion and beauty as much as I do.