I have been watching House of DVF and as a result, I have fallen in love
with wrap dresses, wrap skirts and wrap tops. I love the chic-ness of
this effortless style and hey, DVF is one of my idols so it is
inevitable that I will fall in love with one of her signature looks.
This skirt was bought at my smallest and I only got to wear it once (see
post here)
before I had Elly. Thereafter, I wondered what I would do with it. So I
turned it into a headscarf and one time when I was having a bad hair
day I made a turban. But with some of my pre-baby clothes starting to
fit once again, I just had to try it out as a skirt and guess what? I
could rock it! I was oh so happy.
I wore it with a white vest and added a sequin half coat that I bought at a HUGE discount. I had missed my sling backs so they made an appearance when going to church. A pair of black and gold earrings, a watch and red lip completed my outfit.
This past weekend I had an experience that left me questioning a few of my beliefs. I went somewhere and had to remove my earrings, because they were inappropriate. I was left wondering whether I would survive in a place (offices, places of worship, cultural places) that has a prescribed dress code. I like to dress in clothes that I like and feel comfortable in. All in all, you will rarely see me in a dress or skirt that is way above the knees or clothes that are very fitting. I like room to breathe. This is my personal style and I will not impose it on anyone. However, I find it odd that even if I am a visitor I have to be put under scrutiny over what I am wearing. I try not to be disrespectful when going to new places, but telling me not to wear a piece of jewellery is taking it a bit too far.
What do you think about being subjected to dressing rules even when you are a guest? Do share in the comments below.
Outfit Details:
Skirt: Thrifted (Gikomba Market)
White Vest: Thrifted (Gikomba Market)
Sequin vest: Thrifted (Gikomba Market)
Sling backs: Nairobi CBD;
Earrings: Nairobi CBD
Thank you for stopping by.
I wore it with a white vest and added a sequin half coat that I bought at a HUGE discount. I had missed my sling backs so they made an appearance when going to church. A pair of black and gold earrings, a watch and red lip completed my outfit.
This past weekend I had an experience that left me questioning a few of my beliefs. I went somewhere and had to remove my earrings, because they were inappropriate. I was left wondering whether I would survive in a place (offices, places of worship, cultural places) that has a prescribed dress code. I like to dress in clothes that I like and feel comfortable in. All in all, you will rarely see me in a dress or skirt that is way above the knees or clothes that are very fitting. I like room to breathe. This is my personal style and I will not impose it on anyone. However, I find it odd that even if I am a visitor I have to be put under scrutiny over what I am wearing. I try not to be disrespectful when going to new places, but telling me not to wear a piece of jewellery is taking it a bit too far.
What do you think about being subjected to dressing rules even when you are a guest? Do share in the comments below.
Outfit Details:
Skirt: Thrifted (Gikomba Market)
White Vest: Thrifted (Gikomba Market)
Sequin vest: Thrifted (Gikomba Market)
Sling backs: Nairobi CBD;
Earrings: Nairobi CBD
Thank you for stopping by.