Make sure your clothing is comfortable

I went to an opening of friends second a restaurant the other night – Ben and Jacks. It had better entertainment than a movie. The restaurant was filled with older men and a lot of younger women. I think a few of the women were hired promotional talent. They were appropriately dressed as promo models if you know what I mean. They are told to wear specific outfits and you can always tell when it’s something they don’t want to wearing or if it doesn’t fit right because they are trying to fix their skirt, shirt and bra all night. There’s a reason why 2-sided tape was invented ladies!

My friends and I finally sat down to dinner. The topic of fashion and style came up. We were all wearing black, but in a completely different way. We all have our own style. It’s funny how we could all be friends but not share any of the same style interests.

What is even more interesting is that we’re all different ages 40, 32, and 26. The youngest, a designer, said that making things simple was key. She buys only A-line dresses and once in a while may throw a belt into the mix. It’s a rarity that she will put on heels unless going to a wedding. I’m always wearing a suit of some sort and stiletto heels. Our friend that is 40, owns her own business and once she finds something she buys several of the same item. Amazingly, she’s the one that wears jeans and the short skirts! She’s got legs that go a mile high. Tonight she’s in this Vince Dindl skirt (she’s had it hemmed up) with a white button up. Watch out 20-somethings!

The young designer friend came in a French Connection Mandy Minim dress and I was in a JCrew suit. No matter what age, no matter what event, know your own style and personality. If you’re not comfortable, it will show. You’ll end up becoming our entertainment for the night like the promotional models did.