Does Anything Really Go?

Today has been fairly unproductive for me so far, because I had meant to do a video, but had no interesting ideas to share! Instead of a vlog, I've decided I'd like to chat with you about my experience when I went to the ballet a couple weeks ago.

In a magazine the other day I read an article that went along the lines of, now a days you can really wear anything, as long as you have style, and I couldn't help but agree. Though I agree that wearing something that describes your personality and evokes a certain style is great, people seem to have blended everyday wear, or as it's known in fashion, sportswear, into every event. 

I think it's definitely best to be overdressed for an event than to be under dressed, but I find that it's becoming more difficult to dress up without feeling out of place. Athletic wear is almost the new norm for daily wear and sportswear (everyday wear) is nearly the new version of formal wear. 

I've been thinking about this topic because I went to the ballet last Thursday and wanted to wear something a bit more sophisticated for the event - nothing overly fancy, but something I can't wear out very often. Arriving at the event in a dark purple, long sleeve, chiffon dress and burgundy pumps (something that can easily go from day to night) I felt confident in my outfit choice. 

Waiting with friends in the lobby before the show started, I couldn't help but look around and notice the lack of excitement, or dare I say it, effort, people put into their outfits for the evening. Yes, it's the 21st Century and the opera or ballet is no longer the place to show off the newest styles and expensive fabrics from Paris, but where was the clothing choice to discern 'going to the ballet' from a trip to the grocery store? (Alright it was a Thursday night right after work, but come on people- it's called day to night looks for a reason!)

I'm wondering if people are forgetting that dressing up isn't an uncomfortable thing these days (we got rid of the corset ladies) and men don't need to wear three piece suits!

Spiffing up your outfit choices isn't only a great way to show people what you can do with your wardrobe outside of day to day life, it's also a great reminder to yourself of how good you can feel when you change up  your normal routine.

While society moves into a more casual atmosphere with almost everything in life, can we make a promise to ourselves to at least try and take time to dress up ourselves when we go out or have an event to attend? Let's up the ante ladies and gentlemen!

Lauren