But I couldn’t resist, I went into Forever 21 anyway. There is cute stuff in there….and maybe I was felt like I needed a challenge. And Forever 21 at my stage of life is a challenge.
Let me start by mentioning that you have to look high and low for the items that don’t actually look like they cost $9.80. There is constantly a stream running through my head….what accessories will make this look good, could I wear it under that new j.crew cardigan, or will pairing this shirt with $150.00 jeans help it out.
The next obstacle is modesty. I would venture that 80% of the stuff in there is too strappy, short or see through to meet the standards that I am required* to meet. Trying to convert club wear into work casual is not for the faint of heart.
The last part of the challenge….sizing. Most of us 28 years olds are not the same size we were at 21. Although images of all my thin friends just started passing through my mind like an old school slide show. Even their big sizes are small.
So I left with a pair of pants and a cute blouse, huffing slightly about not being 21 anymore but positive I'll shop there again. I wonder how old I'll be when I swear it off?
*Its a requirement, not exactly a desire. I would be modest without any religious standards, although admittedly my hemline would drift up a few inches.
2 comments:
Oh, you make me laugh! Forever 21 has been my store of choice for the past 4 years since I haven't had enough money to shop elsewhere. There you can find a gem or two, but for some reason I find myself wearing my purchases a handful of times them pushing them to the back of my closet. Out of sight, out of mind. Then, I'm always wanting more. Lately, I've been venturing out and buying my clothes at Banana and Anthro. (on sale of course!) since Ty now has a job. I still can't afford J. Crew though, but I wish I could.
This made me happy. You always look so nice, Erica.
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