To anyone who can wake themselves up at the crack of dawn, paint their face with makeup, and pick out an outfit that is presentable to the rest of society, I applaud you.
One thing I will never understand is how someone can bring themselves to look nice every single day. I can’t even bear the thought of getting ready in the morning. At times, even sweatpants and a hoodie seem like a hassle.
I understand that looking nice is fun occasionally, but the key word here is occasionally. Some people must have the mall at their fingertip because I have seen some people never wear the same outfit ever twice. It’s like they wear a shirt then they throw it into a vast bottomless pit labeled, “Warning: you have already worn this.”
Another thing I will never be able to wrap my head around are how boys can get away with wearing the same pair of khakis and jeans for weeks upon months at a time. I’m criticized for wearing the same shirt once about a month ago. Guys could pick a shirt off their floor, sniff it once, slip it on and no one would give him a second glance.
Now I’m not saying that it’s acceptable to wear sweatpants and come into school smelling like your shower doesn’t work anymore. Unfortunately, it is only appropriate to put a little effort into your appearance. I know, I know. I’d much rather chill out in front of the tv and watch Netflix in my pajamas but society(and HCPS) has a different idea of acceptable appearance and comfortability.
The one positive is that dressing up can be a bit of a confidence booster. There are very few girls out there who would say that getting dolled up for a day is a blow to the self esteem. I know that putting on my favorite dress and looking nice makes me feel fabulous and fierce. However, nothing looks as good as sweatpants feel.
Though we spend four years together, I’m not going to look back at my yearbook and think about that one atrocious outfit I wore on that one day that one year. And I certainly I hope that what I wear now is not what people will remember about me.