THE CRITIC-AL’ SERIES... (2)

ROYGBIV FEVER (2)

... #ok *rolls eyes*. Honestly, I truly am not a Doctor.

I looked back at my ‘rainbow girl’. Ordinarily, I would dial fashion police (if they were into real cases) stating a major reason for an arrest. But then, these things happen every other day. So, I just let sleeping dogs lie. Hoping I won’t set my eyes on another disaster, before the day runs out. And that RARELY happens.

Come to think of it, do I blame these folks?? Most of ‘em only wear what they see on screen sirens and fashion/runway shows. And they can’t make a distinction on “what” should be worn to “where”, “how” and “why” it should be worn.

In my own opinion, it just gets harder to comprehend what goes on in the minds of these people when they dress up, look into the mirror, view their reflection and nod their heads.

Concerned as many of us are, we can’t recommend any permanent cure to this ‘fever’ because more eye-popping, intriguing cases pop up as soon as we think we are done with the worst. It doesn’t have to spread, because it is built in every one of us. From my observations, even the best dressed have their bad days.

You should know that most of the proper dressing tips are developed based on your discretion and a lot of self-help (reading fashion/style tips here and there, selecting and sticking to the ones that best suit your physique and preference) will definitely go a long way.

Nevertheless, helpful solutions are even much closer than you think.

DITCH THE PRIDE, ONE MAN DOESN’T MAKE A TREE. Your best opinion could even come from the next person you don’t usually ask for help. There’s nothing wrong with a: “Hey, what do you think about this shirt/top/pants/shoes/combo?” or “I’m sorry to bother you, but does this outfit seem appropriate for…...?” With an opinion from a friend, neighbour, roomie, colleague…. maybe even your driver, you could avert an embarrassing day. Even when everyone at the breakfast table gives u this stare as soon as you open the room door. But you think “IT MUST WORK”, so you don’t even have the ‘humility’ to ask them what their reason for the silent disgust is. Trust me, you don’t wanna bump into an old classmate (you’ve probably been planning to impress for the past 10years- LOL) on that ‘ROYGBIV fever’ day??

DO NOT MIS-INTERPRET A DESIGNERS’ CONCEPT, thinking it could go for a regular wear. That advert or combo was probably put together to attract your attention. And it will be painful to spend a whole lot of money and still show-up looking so mis-understood.

Also, LEARN WHEN TO GIVE UP! You try out a particular combo and you just don’t feel right about it. Or there seems to be something amiss. Just because it felt right in your mind’s eye, doesn’t make it perfect in reality. And you walk out the door, committing a fashion crime, with every step you take. It could easily have been avoided!!

NOT ALL STAGE OR PERFORMANCE OUTFITS CAN BE WORN REGULARLY. Always remember this whenever you want to mimic an artiste’s style. It was probably so colorful and daring, to keep your eyes glued to the stage or video.

However, there is no permanent cure to the ROYGBIV fever. But I can assure you that there are tips you can improve on, to avoid this recurrence. And you can be sure your girl will bring them to your notice, ASAP.

Love, Mary