I’m thinking I might need to leave my classroom and talk to adults once in awhile…
THE STORY
…I mentioned last Spring that my students never fail to find a reason to give someone a round of applause along with some hooting and hollering. Literally. Anyone who visits our room gets one. When one of my girls who has more difficulties than the others answers a question correctly she gets one. The principal brings them a treat; duh, of course she gets one. She had treats. I figured out how to change the ringtone on the classroom phone, I got one. Get the idea? It’s something they started doing last year, all on their own. They just like to see people smile.
Why do I need to get away from all of that sweetness? Really, I don’t. I mean who in their right mind would? But with that being said, last week at a faculty meeting one of my co-workers came up with a rather good idea and what did I do? Yep. You guessed it. I started clapping and makin’ some noise. Um ya, that really happened. After the initial split second of WTH looks, everyone started laughing. Fortunately enough of them have stopped by my class for one thing or another that they understood…and suggested that maybe I need some quality grown up time…
THE OUTFIT
Any of you who’ve been reading FFD for awhile can probably guess my favorite thing about this camel shirtdress from Shein. Yes, the color is delicious, but that’s not it. Nor is it the fact it’s so soft and lightweight. And it’s also not the fact that it will look outrageously cool over skinny jeans. It’s the pockets, people. Pockets; one of my most favorite things. I don’t store things in them I simply like to slouch around all day with my hands shoved in ’em. Ya, it’s super lady-like, but I can’t help myself.
Depending on your views on style, you may be asking yourself, “Are those ankle socks peeking out of those booties?” “Isn’t she like, 50 years old? And she’s wearing ankle socks?” Yes on all counts. And guess what? I like them, they make me happy, so I’m wearing them and that’s that. Also peeking out, is one of my lace skirt extenders. I so knew they would earn their keep, hence the reason I bought three different colors/styles. I like the way both the hint of lace and the edges of the socks add some texture to the otherwise blank canvas of the plain camel shirtdress.
THE TIP
Adding some texture (think lace, fringe, tweed, velvet, leather) to an outfit can add visual interest to an otherwise understated look.
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Dress: c/o Shein; Skirt extender: Sun, Sand and Stars (Similar); Booties: Aldo via Amazon (Similar)
Disclosure: Dress was provided c/o Shein. The opinions expressed herein are my own and not indicative of the opinions or positions of Shein.
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