Skirts?!

That's right, Ladies (and maybe some gentlemen) skirts. I have never loved the product. I used to believe they were uncomfortable due to the fact they would always either be too high up or ride too low. If the wind blows, that little piece of fabric flies up with it (unless, of course, it's a bodycon skirt). I found them unpractical and was always conscious of the fact that at any given moment a hurricane would hit New York City and my skirt would come flying up giving everyone a clear view of my secrets. It was also very unpractical for school due to the fact that I'd always be on my feet, fumbling around the building with judgmental glares from some of the more serious fashionistas. Long story short: skirts were not my thing. Until a few weeks ago. 

I was raiding my closet for something to wear for the hot summer heat. I wore my boyfriend jeans the day before and have not bought any shorts yet to embark the blazing hot season. I really didn't think that my dark jeans would do the trick. So I did the only thing I thought possible- I threw on my old polka dot skirt, a pink tank top and raced out the door. I felt uncomfortable in my own skin which I haven't felt since I've left middle school. My crazy paranoia took over and I started panicking- what if I tucked my skirt into my underwear? What if my monthly came early? It was impossible for me to walk down the street without feeling judged by everyone around me. I'd keep grabbing the hem and pulling it down thinking it rode up too much. I tried to relax and calm myself down- I was wearing so little clothing and was still sweating- and not because of the summer day. I calmed myself down and felt a little bit cooler. I sat down in a Starbucks to sketch and realized-hey, This wasn't so bad after all. Actually, it was great. I felt so pretty in this skirt. I felt as if I was a princess of some sort. And let me tell you, to feel like a princess is something I strive for. I came home and dug out my old dresses. I got obsessed. On the second day out in my skirt, I started to feel less conscious and more comfortable. I realized skirts are a huge plus in my wardrobe, so I ran down to H&M and bought another one. I started to feel repetitive because I would always wear the same thing. But now that I have found out the amazing world that is the skirt, I am able to know to invest in them more. And so, let it be my lesson to you. If you ever feel uncomfortable in something- don't cut it out of your wardrobe or hide it in a dark closet next to where the entrance to Narnia is. Try it on. Try it out. Break out of your shell. If we all kept on living within our comfort zone, no fashion discoveries would be made and style individuality would eventually die out which would be horrible. On that note, have a wonderful rest of your day and I hope you'll come back for more lala in fashion. Mwah :*

-Alexandra

  Alexandra Veselovskiy’s Fashion State of the Union:
 In:                                                      Out:                                             

-Skirts                                           -Pants

-Smooth legs                               -Tights

-Belts                                            -Scarves