Go for It!

A woman came into Renaissance the other day and tried on a number of jackets. The one she liked the best had rather exaggerated shoulder pads. "Do I look okay in this?" she asked me. Her concern was that the pads were too big for her and that she looked outdated.

I told her that pads come in and out of style and asked if she had worn them before, in the 1980s. "Oh, yes! I loved those jackets from that time. I always felt so good in them."

My advice to her was to buy the jacket, wear it with joy, and forget the trends. I love it when my new job at Renaissance allows me to give people some Wardrobe Wisdom. If you adore a certain style and it makes you feel great, wear it! Your confidence will make your outfit shine.