looks and stares

It’s been a while since i’ve been in school, but things don’t change, do they?
Back in highschool I was voted “most bizarre” in my senior class because most of my clothes were found at Goodwill and Value Village. Haha.

Now when I wear colored tights to work I get made fun of my my two male coworkers (my only coworkers) who know nothing about fashion. so I just have to joke and throw it back at them – “Oh I see you are layering today too, that’s a nice fleece vest you have there. That’s a new look for you.” or “Oh you just wish you were a girl so you could dress this cool.” and then they usually shut up. Ha!

I think as long as you feel comfortable in your clothes, that’s what counts. Like others have said, what you wear should make you happy. So let that positive energy shine, and don’t care what others think :)

this happens to me sometimes, i usually feel confident about what im wearing when i leave the house, but usually by the middle of the day i feel less confident esp. when i get a lot of stares from other ppl (oddly enough mostly the ‘ghetto girls’ – i dress like a colour blind school teacher and ive made a few of my skirts), then by the end of the day im fine, and i remember why i love my style in the first place (I LOVE COLOUR!!) London can be so dull and dreary, and if i feel like wearing royal blue, and bright purple and red all at the same time to cheer myself up, then i damn well please.

i agree with ndriio, they’re either in love with my outfit or they’re jealous! id rather be myself than be a clone! :)

In my opinion, I’d rather be stared at for wearing something that isn’t of the social ‘norm’ than being overlooked and feeling invisible for dressing like everyone else and blending into the crowd.

Remember, it is better to be noticed than not noticed at all!

I just found this thread and Thank God I’m not alone.
You know what, I though you guys would never get this problem.
I think we all should meet and share together. :D

I hate to be stared too. Here, in my campus, people wear uniform. White shirts and Blue pants. Kinda boring, huh? when they hang out, the guys only wear jeans, tshirt, jacket and sandals. The girls kinda the same, only they wear cardi and flats instead of jacket and sandals. Once, I wore my oversized shirt and mixed it with tights. My friend asked me, “Where do you wanna go? A rock concert?” and I was like “Yea, so what?”. Silly! I tried to be as simple as I could at that time but they still stared weirdly at me. Whatever,,

I like what salutsophie said: it is better to be noticed than not noticed at all!
Copy that! :D

i know right dorcasm! ,btw LOL fioreblume once i went to the mall in a mini white dress,tights with ankle boots and a leather jacket, and one of my friend was like ‘whats wrong with u are u going to perform in a rock band or something?’ and i was like ‘yeah im the new vocalist’ i mean like pfft, oh and another time i went to fashion week in a black trench coat with ripped leggings and there was this group of girls who were just givin stares and whispering laughs, sheesh really i mean i couldve just dress like them (a very predictable and boring combo of dress and flats, this is what most of them are wearing, while the rest wore jeans with shirts) but then i would be super boring wouldnt i. besides as the gossip girl saying goes

youre nobody until youre talked about ;)

i got this reaction the other day. people stared a lot at me when i wore my new nerd glasses. i just assume they like them and move on with my day. i really like my personal style and i take pride in pulling things off. i think the right attitude is key.

also, most of the time, people assume that the whole world is focusing on them when they’re actually not. so people might not be judging you as harshly as you are yourself. if you’re not confident wearing something, don’t wear it.

this happens to me ALL the time, since i don’t dress like anyone i know or like anyone around here. i used to feel self-conscious, but i’ve become quite comfortable with my style, and don’t really care about the stares i get. i do think it’s funny when a guy goes out of his way to comment on something i’m wearing though (like “that skirt is killer!”). doesn’t make me feel like i picked the right thing to wear, since that’s why i’m wearing it, but it sure does make me smile.

Seriously, I agree with you guys! Who cares what everyone thinks??!! People are either jealous of you (like said above) or they don’t understand. Either way, if someone is making fun of you for the way you express yourself, then thats thier problem.

People don’t get noticed for blending in!

:D

I live in los angeles, and I still get lots of looks, I went to the americana (a really nice outdoor shopping mall) and some woman looked me up and down and shook her head and laughed lol, my boyfriend got more mad than me about it! but this happened like 6 times that day, and it wasent like i was wearing anything slutty! I was wearing red high waisted shorts, black tights, and a white tee. not even wearing heelsthat day! I really hate it when people stare. but its not cause im self councious, just because i really hate it, its so fucking annoying. I’m actually really confident when it comes to the way i dress. i really dont care because I am hapy, or elese i would not have chose that outfit

i am glad someone posted this question.

all throughout high school, i was admired for my heels, bright colors and eccentric fashion. people liked seeing what i would wear next. i felt like everything about high school was hell, but expressing myself through fashion was surprisingly accepted.

i took a gap year and then i deferred my first semester of college. i worked at a nine west shoe store where i could only wear black and white, but i managed to have so much fun with different items, shoes and accessories. my boss and my co-workers LOVED my outfits and customers RAVED. i was constantly being asked for fashion advice BEYOND shoes at the store. i loved it.

then i began classes at my university, a catholic, private and very wealthy institution. in my first week, a professor made rude comments about my clothing. another hated my shoes. girls on campus stare, whispers and giggle. guys look at me like i am a freak. i wear bright tights, heels, dresses, skirts; everything you see on this site. they are a mesh of uggs, birkenstocks and northfaces. nothing more. it was very hurtful and upsetting and i even began to “dress down” for class, but after seeing my old boss from nine west, i realized, with her help, i shouldn’t have to change myself for anyone.

and so i take pride in the crazy reactions.
it means i am not one of the crowd.

I used to feel the same. When I would be making my outfit I felt super confident and self assured. But as the day wore on, I’d lose it.
Now that’s not the case.

I live in a somewhat small town and I get stares like that too. I find it hard to even rock my style because the dress code at the school I attend is much too strict! I try to turn my cheek and huff them away, I know my style is cute. :P

OMG I know how you feel. My outfits are bright or over the top in my school. Or in general. (When I go all out I mean). So like I get lots of looks, I think they are mostly complimentary and stuff but it does make me self consious. Thats why I try to stick with friends when im wearing big outfits.

Yeah, I feel the same.

jerseyferrari – that was a very inspiring. thank you for sharing =]

confident ALL OF THE TIME.=)
we should be more proud of who we are, not what other people think.ü
cheers!

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how would trends start if no one was brave enough to start them

Now that my sense of style hs gotten better.
I noticed that i have started to get nice and admiring looks and stares from people at school.
I even notice that the guys think am hot! (I know because the bold ones tell me.)

Normally, I wouldn’t care. Most people look at me because of my hair anyway.

As long as you love what you’re wearing, who cares what other people think:]

Love it and woRk it babe!

It’s interesting, I find myself more willing to go out on a limb and experiment now that I’m living in Japan. It’s not because the fashion scene is any more exciting or diverse here (not in little old Hagi, lol— it’s the same population and the same sort of fashion as my hometown in Indiana, quite honestly!), and it’s not because I necessarily have more people that support my experimentation, either.

It’s simply that as one of only about ten non-Japanese people in the entire city, I get stared at anyway. So I might as well give them something to stare at!

Also, I just can’t let myself be bothered by funny looks. I was atrociously awkward in middle and early high school and was usually stared at for my complete lack of fashion sense. There was a girl who would criticize my outfit every single day I got on the school bus. She was a catty, insecure b*tch; I knew it then and I know it now. I learned that I just have to do what makes me feel good and ignore what other people say (well, unless it’s a compliment ^_) with their mouths OR their eyes.

who cares what people think! if they stare at u, obviously they think u look good n dont want to say anything to u up front about it or they’re jealous they cant pull off what u got goin on! ;)

ALWAYS BE CONFIDENT IN WHAT U WEAR! :D

another thing, i just stare at them back in the eye til they feel uncomfortable n look away, it works! haha

Yea I feel a little down because yesturday this lady was laughing at me but I kept my head high and my auntie laughs at me all the time but her fashion is baby doll shirts all the time cause she is fat in the middle. But my sister she love the way I dress and my husband love it too and I love trying new things. Just because I’m black people want me to wear jordans or vans and jeans all the time. Well I don’t. I wanna put togeteher different looks and shop at thrif stores. I just love it

I had to comment on this after reading the first post.
Today I wore, black knee high socks over tights, for warmth and a purple Je T’aime jumper dress etc.
And at first I realised a few people were looking at me, but you know what as some people have mentioned, confidence does make things look better on you.

The one thing I say and probably will for the rest of my life is you can never go wrong if you wear a smile and are confident.