The Power of an Understated Outfit

There was a birthday brunch today and the weather forecast was grey and windy. The only concern was not to freeze my gams off so it's a no-brainer to pair the oversized green sweater and black skinny with neon-pink socks and brown brogues. With a couple of armbands thrown in. This is my go-to ensemble of late. Comfortable and tidy, I could wear it everyday.

Then the man remarked, 'Don't you want to dress up?' Rolling my eyes, my very quiet reply was, 'I find this dressy enough!' while he avoided my killer glare. Hahaha...

I didn't feel like fitting in today and his hint that I should slip on a dress was a loud one. Not that I don't like dresses, I love them! But I suspect I am suffering from dress-tights-boots fatigue at the moment. By merging the attire with comfort and plainness, I suppose my brain is signalling me to take a break. I don't intend to abandon my dresses forever. Who knows, I might wear one tomorrow. The point is, keeping it simple is refreshing and assuring. Being dissimilar also provides a sense of freedom to experiment until I come to the epitome called my personal style. In other words, I feel good in my effortless and practical outfit today and therefore I think I must have looked quite alright too. :)

Photo credits: here, here and here