Saying No to an Outfit Without Guilt
You loved the idea of the event, but not the outfit picked for you.
Somewhere between politeness and panic sits the small art of saying “no” to clothes, without bruising feelings or your own sense of self.
A stunning dress made of liquid satin and theatre, made you feel like a glamorous stranger in the mirror.
- The shop assistant beamed
- Your friend clapped
- You stared down at the mirror, feeling unsure
Then came the tug inside your ribs: this is not me.
Clothes carry our belonging, our budgets, and all the tiny rules we learned about pleasing other people.
Author's summary: Learn to say no to outfits without guilt.