I have taken an unexpected step in my dressing in terms of something that has happened over the last 2 weeks. The first part was a concious decision albeit not for the reasons which now present themselves. This something dawned on me and it no longer seems to be something of concern. Each Friday it is a casual dress day at work. You can wear anything you like as long as it is not indecent. For me it is a way to express my dressing in a less restrictive way
a good example is that it allows me to wear calf length boots where as I cannot really wear them normally under the "smart causal" dress code which applies the rest of the week.
Last Friday I decided I wanted to wear a red tunic top. I have worn a couple before but this one had a swing bottom, in effect making it more of a tunic dress. An image is shown below:
Fashion World - Pack of 2 Short Sleeve Swing Tunics.jpg
It was worn with Jeans, boots and a large causal necklace. I felt comfortable, got no adverse reactions so all good.
This week I bought a few new tops reading for summer and also to try and open up a few new options. A couple are satin fronted print tunics. Something I have never had but thought I could wear and get away with. So yesterday I went with one as show (the woman is a model and is not be in case anyone asks)
JD Williams - Edit Mirror Print Tunic.jpg
Again worn with jeans and a pair of tan coloured casual shoes. No problems again. I felt good, comfortable and very natural. I am sure it probably raised a couple of eyebrows but nothing was said to my face and everyone seemed ok.
But when I got home and ready for a bath that night I took my jeans off and for some reason looked in the mirror and thought, "I could do a skirt now". I have never had an interest in skirts/dresses - I own 2 skirts but these are for the odd occasion I do fancy wearing one. But here I was, seriously contemplating a skirt at work. Apart from not being able to wear it at home or as I walk to/from the car there is no real reason I can see why I cannot wear one at work. My desire to wear and be seen in female clothes is not hidden, it actually smacks you round the face and gives you a massive kiss on the check afterwards. So would it really matter if I do this? It is not something I am going to rush into and I may try a few other tunics out to see if they manage to give me the same feeling so I can ensure I an not going to make a massive mistake.
It does pose the question as to whether I will soon be seen in a skirt (especially with summer coming) and if I am, will it be a good or bad decision.