Ahhhh, springtime. The sun is shining and my skin is slowly changing from translucent to golden bronze. It's not too hot (although I wouldn't mind if it was), it doesn't get too cold and you get to start wearing your favorite outfits that have been hiding out in the back of your closet all winter. And, hopefully by now you've dropped the 5-10 lbs of winter weight you gained because you were too bulked out in sweaters to notice you put it on in the first place.
If you're like me, all of your friends are getting engaged and married which means you've got tons of parties to attend. There's engagement parties, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and the main event, weddings (did I miss anything?). While this is all good and fun, you have to start thinking about what you will be wearing to each event. And, if you're on Facebook, it also means that you can't wear the same outfit twice!
Trust me, this is an "issue" girls are having more frequently than you may like to believe. There is a certain stigma attached with wearing the same outfit twice. It's like we think we are celebrities on the red carpet; once the outfits are photographed on the red carpet they can't be worn again. Here's the thing, we're not celebrities and nobody cares!
This is all very shallow, I know, but this is what girls do. It's sad and weird but we just can't help it. The thought process of picking out an outfit is no longer just about what shoes to wear with what top, and if you should wear skinny jeans or not. The process of putting together an outfit is now dominated with Facebook related questions: Have I worn this outfit on Facebook? How along ago was I tagged in a picture wearing this outfit? Can I wear this outfit even though I was tagged in it in September of '07? The question you really have to ask yourself is, "Does this really matter?"
At this point I know you are thinking that I left a few things out. What if you are running with two different crowds, two different weekends, can I wear the same outfit with different crowds? According to the unspoken laws of Facebook, as long as no one posts pictures you're good to go. What about when you have an amazing outfit that you can't wait to wear but you know that no one at the party you are attending is going to post those pictures on Facebook. Do you wear it or do you save it for a Facebook picture posted event?
These questions are absurd, and it would be a blatant lie if I told you I never asked myself them while I was on Facebook. However, my outfit choosing is stress and Facebook free these days! And, once again, ask yourself, "Does this really matter?" If your answer is "yes" you may need to seriously reevaluate your priorities. Have fun with that!
