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I had a comment on Instagram a while back that someone thought an outfit I’d put together was a great costume idea.

I’m Not Wearing A Costume – I Dress For Myself

The first thought that ran through my head was,

“Good grief! People think I’m wearing a costume?”

Then afterwards I was just pissed because I felt attacked as a person, not simply my style.

When I choose my outfits I’m choosing to dress as myself, in a way that expresses visually who I am. An attack on my clothing choices feels like an attack on my character as a person.

This leads me to the outfits I wore for the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show, which BTW…in case you were wondering…aren’t costumes!

While I certainly take inspiration from film and TV what I wear is a direct reflection of me as a person on any given day of my life. I’m dressing to please myself so that when I look in the mirror the image I see reflects who I am. I don’t ever see a stranger dressed in a costume, I’m dressed as myself, which is maybe a bit too creative and weird for some, but just right for me.

i'm not wearing a costume, this is how I choose to dress myself — Hat – Anthro (sim), Coat – Thrifted (sim), Skirt – Vintage (sim), Booties – Thrifted (sim crazy expensive but OH SO SWEET!), Top – Thrifted (sim)

how to dress creatively over 40 suzanne carillo — Dress – Vintage (sim), Booties – TJ Maxx (sim)

Expressing yourself creatively through your clothing choices is an opportunity. Some view it as an opportunity to wear the latest trends or follow the advice of a celebrity or blogger.

While bloggers and celebrities are a wonderful source of inspiration, they aren’t fashion Gods.

When it comes to dressing yourself you are the master of your own domain. You need to make those choices for yourself based on what you see reflected in your mirror. You get to choose how other people see you. The impression that your clothes make is a lasting one. Like we say about food, “We eat with our eyes first and our mouths second,” I’d say the same about forming first impressions, we expose ourselves visually first and then have the opportunity to follow up verbally.

I don’t worry that some people may not understand what I’m trying to communicate to the world. They simply don’t “get” me. The most important thing is that when I look in the mirror I’m happy with myself and I know I’m putting my best self out there.

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like you are wearing a costume, or don’t recognise the person staring back at you? What choices or circumstances made you feel that way?

Linking up with Fun Fashion Fridays

One of the inherent dangers of thrifting is that you find so many inexpensive incredible treasures that your closet has no more room. My initial response to this was to simply buy thinner hangers. Those flock lined ones are brilliant. That worked for a while…but now my thrifting habit has outgrown that solution. What to do?

I opened an online store.

I’ll be updating my store more often, I only have a small fraction of the items listed right now. Currently, I’m getting ready for my first vintage clothing show as a vendor…yes I’m excited! I must write a proper post on it though with photos of some of the inventory I’ll be taking so for now, this is just a teaser.

I am not the type of person that goes thrifting with a list.

In my mind, that defeats the entire concept of thrifting. How do I know I’m going to fall in love with something I’ve never seen before or knew existed? No lists for me. Just an open mind and a vivid imagination are required when I thrift shop. Oh! And sometimes a bit of perfume under my nose. That thrift shop smell gets to me after a while.

I honestly never thought this vintage inspired dress would fit me. Nor did I think the neckline would work since I can’t wear a normal bra.

Shoes – Naturalizer (sim), Handbag – Vintage (sim super cute!), Tatyana Dress – Thrifted (exact same dress but in a fit and flare)

The extra stretchy material works like green Spanx, comfortably holding everything in place. This dress really is pleasant to wear although I did notice it has the habit of many body conscious dresses, it rides up a bit. They should weigh down these dresses like they used to with vintage dresses, small weights were often sewn into the bottom hem so the dress would sit “just so”. Weights would keep the dress from riding up, everything would stay in place and I’d get some additional exercise.

I should invent a whole line of clothing that makes you exercise just by wearing it.

You heard it here first! Write that down pug assistant and get on it STAT!

Zoë always wants in on the camera action. When she isn’t allowed in the shot she is sitting on the sidelines judging me in that Anna Pugtour way.

She forgot to put her wig and clothes on in this photo. I’m not saying she is lazy but it seems that without her army of personal assistants the only thing she manages on her own with any consistency is sleeping, eating and pooping. Such is a pug’s life.

I’m delighted to announce the winner of the Karina Dress!

Congratulations Melissa Greco! Now you have the very enviable task of choosing your own Karina Dress from their collection. Have fun!

What do you consider to be the dangers of thrifting?

Aside from the most obvious one…bed bugs! Learn how to avoid them here.

I’m Not Wearing A Costume – I Dress For Myself

I’m Not Wearing A Costume – I Dress For Myself

“Good grief! People think I’m wearing a costume?”

This leads me to the outfits I wore for the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show, which BTW…in case you were wondering…aren’t costumes!

While bloggers and celebrities are a wonderful source of inspiration, they aren’t fashion Gods.

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like you are wearing a costume, or don’t recognise the person staring back at you? What choices or circumstances made you feel that way?

Dangers Of Thrifting – Overabundance

I opened an online store.

I am not the type of person that goes thrifting with a list.

I should invent a whole line of clothing that makes you exercise just by wearing it.

I’m delighted to announce the winner of the Karina Dress!

What do you consider to be the dangers of thrifting?

vintagebysuzanne

I’m Not Wearing A Costume – I Dress For Myself

“Good grief! People think I’m wearing a costume?”

This leads me to the outfits I wore for the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show, which BTW…in case you were wondering…aren’t costumes!

While bloggers and celebrities are a wonderful source of inspiration, they aren’t fashion Gods.

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like you are wearing a costume, or don’t recognise the person staring back at you? What choices or circumstances made you feel that way?

I opened an online store.

I am not the type of person that goes thrifting with a list.

I should invent a whole line of clothing that makes you exercise just by wearing it.

I’m delighted to announce the winner of the Karina Dress!

What do you consider to be the dangers of thrifting?

vintagebysuzanne

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