As I get on in age, I notice that my fashion tastes are changing. I tend to be more casual in my approach now than when I was younger and dressed up for business. I am no longer adhoc in the corporate approach in my dress sense. Don't get me wrong, I will still dress corporately if I have to meet important people as regards my business.
But really, as I focus more on my performing creative edge and work, I have noticed that this is affecting the way I dress. For instance, who has seen a ballerina or a choreographer or dancer in a business suit performing on stage? That's food for thought! It would certainly look strange; although performing artists could actually wear this as part of an attire for a stage performance, and it sure wouldn't look out of place.
Nevertheless, dressing to suit your taste and style shouldn't be a burden to you and the society at large. And when I say a burden to you, I mean you should be free and comfortable to wear what you choose to wear as long as it's not offensive or indecent.
By the fashion trends I see these days, I sometimes look in horror at what women and young girls especially teenage girls consider worth wearing in the current fashion sense. If everyone frowns at what you wear especially when you know that what you are wearing is downright indecent, then I don't think you're in the business of making a positive statement in your fashion as a single mum or a woman and mother in general!
Wearing skimpy outfits whether they be tops, skirts or figure hugging dresses, which leave nothing to the imagination is an easy way of parading yourself as the cheapest female on the block! No man in his right mind or anyone else for that matter will take you seriously if you are always dressed this way.
There's a proverb that says you will always be addressed by the way you are dressed. If you want respect, then you have to also show some respect for yourself and others by your fashion statement.
Single mums are always targets for unserious relationships and 'one night stands', and in order to avoid being a target for these predators, your dress sense should always reflect your values and what you stand for. Don't go hawking your valuables by dressing inappropriately! Whether you are doing the rounds at home or dropping the kids off at school; going to the office, church or the grocery store, make sure you're always dressed properly to suit the occasion.
And for some single mums, it's dressing in such a way that all your problems in your life are reflected by your outfit. Don't get me wrong, yes, I know, it can be hard, gut wrenching at times to meet up with the financial and emotional demands of your family. I have been there before, and I am still recovering from the effects that had on me, by God's grace.
But I remember vividly, I tried to look my very best when I had to drop my son off at school or meet with a client or go marketing my services or products. Yes, there were times I couldn't afford to go to the salon to get my hair done as I would have like to. But I ensured my hair and appearance was neat and presentable at crucial moments in time. I also ensured I smelled nice using the fragrance I could afford at the time.
As a single mum you can make a world of difference by the way you are dressed and be an inspiration to other mothers and women as well. If you can afford expensive but quality outfits, fine! But if you can't for now, there's no hassles! Make do with what you have and the Good LORD will help you in the long run and crown your efforts with glory and success!
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