Wearing Red To Ramp Up Your Visibility
Wearing Red To Ramp Up Your Visibility
So many of us women over forty worry about losing our visibility and relevance in society as we become older.
Here is a funny clip from the Netflix series Frankie and Grace that demonstrates women’s invisibility as they age.
Wearing red is a way of combating society’s predilection for ignoring women of a certain age.
Red signifies so many things, power, life, death, love.
The colour red is emotionally intense. It increases our heart rate, and raises our blood pressure.
Wearing red increases your visibility.
Red isn’t for wallflowers.
I will admit that as a bottle red-head I stayed away from wearing red for a very long time. I didn’t want the colour competing with my hair. In the past few years I kicked that idea to the curb and embraced the magical bold power of red and the confidence that comes along with it.
Is Red Is Too Much For You?
If red is too overwhelming for you to consider try dipping your toes in, literally with some red footwear. It’s a fantastic way to add an exclamation mark to the end of your style statement.
Latest Obsession – Red Sock Booties
Put some power in your step with some red on your feet.
Another way I wore this Joseph Ribkoff dress.
Here is that DIY I did of this thrifted bomber jacket.
I told you red has magical powers! I can fly!
Wearing More Red
Here are some other ways I’ve worn my red boots, booties and shoes.
These fabulous red tall stiletto boots sold.
I’m searching for another pair of tall red boots that have a lower more manageable heel for myself.
Here is the DIY of that hand painted dress I made.
Breaking Up The Red Into Bite Size Chunks
What about adding a bit more red?
Top and vintage skirt thrifted, vintage shoes bought at estate sale.
Vintage 1980s velvet maxi dress. Not for sale.
Making A Bold Statement – All Red
How can you ensure all eyes will be on you? Up the quantity of red you’re wearing.
This is probably one of my all time favourite dresses. Talk about making an entrance!
I recently picked up an Asian style cheongsam suit in red and a red gingham maxi skirt from the 1970s I’m itching to show you.
I foresee more red in my future.
Are you a fan of wearing red to ramp up your visibility?
Another bloggy friend is also showcasing her love of red be sure to pop over and see Beate.
Linking up with Visible Monday.
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When To Stop Thrifting – The Thrifter’s Malady
When To Stop Thrifting – The Thrifter’s Malady
A friend of mine suffered a crisis recently when switching her wardrobe over from summer to winter. What should have been a joyful day of rediscovering old pieces quickly turned dark and scary.
She completely unravelled at the sight of all those discarded body wrappers tossed together in a massive heap on the floor. It was overwhelming. Where would she put them all? Why on earth did she have so much?
In hopeless desperation she threw herself onto the offending pile on the floor, thrashing around violently while screaming out every rancid swear word she knew and some new ones that came to her in her agonizing moment of self realization.
A few minutes later she had disappeared, swallowed whole by her clothing addiction.
A day later her partner discovered her, partially hidden by a pair of abstract floral leggings and a large fur trimmed mohair coat. She was disoriented and incoherent when she struggled to stand up, mumbling something about a silk chiffon dress trying to suffocate her into submission. She has since taken solace on Instagram where her addiction is not only rampant, but encouraged and applauded.
Does this sound like you?
“Why do I hate all of my clothes?
When did my closet get so small?
What was I thinking when I bought that?
Who is that manic woman in the mirror?”
Don’t fret!
It sounds like you are suffering with a severe case of Why, When, What and Who … a very common illness among high functioning hoarders thrifters.
There are remedies that can cure this malady that is squeezing your brain and exhausting your energies. Please note: I don’t recommend you consult your physician prior to starting any of these cures, they would be sure to talk you out of them. They’re just doctors! What do they know?
Remedy #1
A family size bag of extra salted ripple chips with double fat sour cream dip washed down with a full bottle of champagne. Do not try to substitute rice cakes and Perrier. I’ve tried this and it only makes matters worse.
Remedy #2
Get a large metal bin, go outside, throw all of your clothes into the bin and light them on fire. You may choose to dance around in joy while singing, “I’m a f***ing rock star!” and “Who’s your Momma now?” at this point. Be aware this remedy requires nerves of steel and may lead later to periods of severe remorse, depression and nakedness as you will have no clothes left to wear….literally.
Remedy #3
You know what they say, if you want to stop a bad habit you need to replace it with something else. That is where Netflix fits in! Put on your coziest PJs, snuggle up to your pug (or human) pick out an 18 episode, 9 season Netflix series and binge watch until you fall into a coma. When you finally wake up it will feel like a bad dream, like that time you drank a two-six of vodka to celebrate your eighteenth birthday, you will have no memory whatsoever.
I *may* start on remedy #3 tonight…you know….just to try it out for you to make sure it works.
If you don’t hear from me for a month you’ll know that I’m happily coma-ing my way through 9 seasons of The Good Wife in my effort to forget my addiction to compulsive thrifting.
Linking up with the lovely Patti for Visible Monday.
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