I’ve set a goal for myself of being more fashion-forward at work. This means wearing my hair down in fun new style and having higher standards for outfits. “Relatively stain-free” and “only kind of wrinkled” will no longer cut it, I’ve decided.
So, today, I wore my first pair of pointy shoes. I know the pointy shoes trend has been going on for a couple of years and is probably on the way out by now, but I’ll admit, I’ve never been an early-adopter when it comes to fashion.
Anyway, first thing this morning, I started second-guessing the shoes, pretty much as soon as I headed across the parking lot toward the building. First, I could barely look up from my feet, the points were so mesmerizing. And second, I must say, I didn’t feel chic. Instead, I felt like the Wicked Witch of the West had melted beneath my pants.
After tromping around for the whole day, however; and after making just one little idiotic comment to my neighbor, a cool new teacher who obviously doesn’t have the same issues around image that I’m experiencing, about changing my life one shoe at a time, I’m ready to pronounce the shoes One Small Step for Woman and One Giant Step for Career Womankind.
Or something.
7 comments:
I love this entry! I remember the first time I wore pointy shoes and I too couldn't quit looking at them! You're so cool, pointy shoes or not.
I tend to be behind the times fashion wise also. My main criteria is usually- does it fit? Yes? That's what I'll wear. Every once in awhile when I get something new, I am completely self conscious about appearing to try to look fashionable. So lame. I should just stick with my basic circa 1996 look.
Did you at least get a few snide or complimentary comments from your students? I would take either one as a good sign.
Makes me think I need to invest in some pointy shoes.
You always look terrific, imho.
mi, too early for snide remarks from the kiddos, but i'd like to think they think i'm a sharp dresser. yeah right. :)
m and lh, thanks for thinking i look cool with or without the shoes. i do think i need to shape up a bit in the fashion dept, but i'm not as hopeless as i COULD be, doncha know.
jess, yeah, the points are fun. check target -- they have several varieties suitable for grad students. (mine cost $18.99)
I hoped the pointed shoes would have been passe by now - I think they look terribly uncomfortable. (OK, I think anything beyond a sporty sandal looks uncomfortable). I am going clothes shopping next week and was hoping to just buy cool comfortable shoes - guess not.
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target is a republican powerhouse...why would you buy shoes there?
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