This is the time of year that I get a little antsy. Summer is coming to a close and I will be returning back to school, fortunately as a professor not a student. just as any student entering the new year, I still feel the excitement or the need to buy something new and fashionable to wear. I know my students notice, they comment on my shoes, my scarves , my signature big, bold jewelry and yes the never ending sea of black!. But as I reflect on what they comment about, I realize this is how they see me, they feel comfortable knowing that they will come into class and the familiar signature jewelry or scarf will be there to welcome them. They are in their comfort zone. They can take a sigh of relief. And for that I am happy. And now I start thinking, well that's not good, they know me all to well. What would happen if I started wearing bright colors, small delicate jewelry(I can see them cringing right now)?
I think they would have to enter therapy and I would be right behind.
But the dilemma is still there, What do I have to wear?
As I start looking in my closet I see a never ending row of jackets, leather, tweed, denim, dresses that the cast from MADMEN can wear, and so many black pants that I can open up my own store. The drawers in my armoire are no better, except for the fact that they are filled to the top with white, black, grey and brown t-shirts that go with everything , yet I feel match nothing.
The T is my signature top, as many know I hate ruffles and honestly that's all that's out there.
I tried to buy some blouses, but at last nothing was feminine, yet fashionable that wasn't Georgette and no one under 90 should be wearing Georgette.
So where does this leave me? The only place where I know I can add some WOW to the wardrobe, and that would be, In the shoe department!
I know I have a lot, and some are doubles, different colors of course, and yes I can only wear one pair at a time, but I never have to wear the same pair twice. A great shoe can change the entire look of the outfit, a flat can make it look casual, a wedge a little more sporty and a heel down right knock out sexy!
So there you have it, this is where I will spend my back to school clothing allowance. On shoes!
black pants, t's and jackets will be my staples, but my shoes, they'll be my signiture!
Welcome back students!
It's really the only option, one can never go wrong with a great pair of Laboutins, Choo's or even they great steal from DSW.
So back to school here I come, but first let's shoe shop!
