While walking into my roommate's bedroom last week to show off my mid-week Macy's shopping spree purchases, Cat immediately said, "That looks like an AJ dress!" before I even got to showing her the dress I wore to work yesterday.
Background info: I like to wear things that are unique. Not everyone would wear or could pull off some of the things that I choose, but that's the point. My pre-DC work wardrobe was a bit drab, and I've been trying to liven it up.
So I came to work yesterday wearing my "AJ dress" and got mixed reactions. Carolyn thought the dress was really fun but admitted she could never pull it off. My boss Barbara , however, asked me if I had made the dress. When I replied no, she asked if I had painted the fabric of the dress to make it "look like that." I didn't know whether to be flattered or offended. (Sidenote: Carolyn & Barbara are both in their 60s.)
Fast forward to today...I decided to wear my flower headband that I purchased for Gold Cup. It's good-sized and purple, so it definitely makes a statement. Again, Carolyn said she was a fan and Barbara threw out another crazy comment. She said, "What is that in your hair? You look like you could be a Vegas showgirl." Flattered or offended? I'm going with offended this time, especially after two comments of this nature two days in a row.
The upside: I guess I succeeded in spicing up my wardrobe!
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Congratulations! I LOVE your flower headband. LOVE IT! I'm actually quite jealous of your new way of dressing. Thank God I have cool friends like you.
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