Comments on: Marsha Make-Over

By: Tracee

Tracee — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:53:41 +0000

I went and bought some cute work-out clothes because I realized that I was the only one wearing cast-offs to work out in. After reading my post on Marsha Clark one friend told me “I want to live in Tracee-world where other women don’t judge you by the roots in your hair and visible panty line.” Taking a group class and realizing I was the only one who looked similar to a bag lady was my final clue.

I said, “So do I.”

But, apparently, I realized, this is not the way the world works, no matter how much I want it too.

By: The Wardrobe Miser » Blog Archive » My Shopping Uniform

The Wardrobe Miser » Blog Archive » My Shopping Uniform — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:07:23 +0000

[...] Tracee over at BlogFabulous muses about Marcia Clark’s makeover and whether or not one should … This makes me think of a habit I’ve acquired when I go shopping in high-end stores. [...]

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:42:03 +0000

I think there is “putting your best foot forward” and then there’s going too far. I think the problem is that we’re all supposed to be “on” all the time. Not the least because we’re all vicitms of media scrutiny. You become a lawyer, suddenly you’re TV personality and judged by the same standard as Pamela Anderson.

The problem is that it’s killing us. Doctors are dropping out of health care because there is more money in cosmetic treatments. It is easier for anyone with a few thousand dollars to get a breast implant than it is for a woman with breast cancer to get a lumpectomy.

It used to be said that politics was show business for ugly people. Based on the first comment, it appears that is no longer true. I wonder how many senators are already missing major votes because they’re having botox appointments.

By: Gayla McCord

Gayla McCord — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:42:12 +0000

I think appearance is important – but I also realized a long time ago that the minute I decide to walk out the door in old grungy clothes and no makeup, that’s the day I run into EVERYONE!

I think it’s some unspoken law or something.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:00:19 +0000

I think it does matter how you look, but you shouldn’t solely dress to meet others’ expectations. There’s something to be said for wearing what’s appropriate for a given situation, e.g. I wouldn’t go to Target in my underwear. But I think it’s also important to have your own personal style. That’s what I fall back on to keep me from diving headlong into trends that don’t suit me, or to blunt criticism of how I look.

Not to say one’s personal style can’t ever change: I think it should occasionally. But purposefully, not in order to embrace every trend that comes by or to please someone else.

By: Violet

Violet — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:56:39 +0000

Hillary should drop out of the race to work on her weird hair and big hips. Forget the presidency! You need highlights and a personal trainer STAT!

No one likes being judged, and it can be painful, but there are more important things in life. Really, there are! Everyone has to find a way to roll with the fact that you can’t control what others think about you. No matter what you wear or wax, someone will always be poised to tear you apart.

To quote Rick Nelson, “You can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.”