Andy said 9 years, 5 months ago:

I’ve been told many times in the past few weeks that I shouldn’t wear so much makeup (literally all I wear is a little coverup, blush, eyeliner, and lipstick occasionally), or that I shouldn’t make my winged eyeliner so dramatic (even though I’ve gotten loads of compliments about that too.)

I just feel like people shouldn’t criticize something that I’m proud of

Red Sheep said 9 years, 5 months ago:

I thought that you were talking about changing style, not about how you put your makeup. Well, indeed, I had a friend of mine who had a habit to judge or giving little tips on how to dress to girls. He told me lots of time that I should change my style of clothes because I wear black clothes, or they just don’t fit with any of the “official styles”. I always thanked him because he didn’t want to be rude or to criticize me, he just wanted to give me a tip and help me, so, maybe it depends as well as how you take that comment.

But you know what? I never changed my style, and he knew it. He kept telling me that I should change, but I never did, and I’m ok with it. I don’t care what people say about my style or my clothes, I like wearing them, they show just how I am to the others, it’s a mask, indeed, but this is what I am, and I’m proud of it.
If you’re proud of it as well, then you don’t have to pay attention to what these people say. Maybe you should recommend to them instead.

Red Sheep said 9 years, 5 months ago:

Indeed, my mom said to me the same things most of time! But, just like you, I like how black clothes look on me. Recently I added lots of red in my wardrobe, but I wear them just with black clothes.

Deleted User said 9 years, 5 months ago:

Haha, my Mom controlled every aspect of my clothing and style till around the age of 17. Even now I have to fight with her to buy something I like so shopping is really hard. Oh and black nailpolish is a big no no for me, dunno why though. Mom just doesnt like it I guess.

Andy said 9 years, 5 months ago:

My parents hate black nail polish too! And they never let me dye my hair weird colors. I would’ve loved to have purple or teal hair back in high school. But I guess in my small town that really wouldn’t have helped me get my first jobs.. At least now I have a little more freedom both with what I can do with myself and in regards to what area I live in.

Megg said 9 years, 4 months ago:

I’m growing out my red hair for Locks of Love. I’ve been doing this for almost four years, and I will be cutting it off this upcoming May before graduation.
Well, the closer to graduation I get, the more I think about how I want my hair styled. My hair isn’t as long as one might think, so I hope to cut it as short as possible for LoL. However, my thoughts have led to shaving the side of my head and cutting it short and boyish.
However, the more I like the idea, the more people snuff me or tell me not to cut my hair. “You’ll look like a boy! A lesbian!”, “You won’t be pretty, don’t do it.”, “You would look stupid. All this for some kid you don’t know?”
My ex-boyfriend (while we were still together) even threaten to break up with me if I chose such a hairstyle.
I’ve lost three friends, just for thinking about this hairstyle, and I’m sure I’ll be losing quite a few more after the transformation. (I live in a close-minded, small southern town; though it shouldn’t excuse their reaction, it kind of does)
How come a hairstyle (that hasn’t even happened yet) can effect the people around me in such a crude and unnecessary way?

Lizzie said 9 years, 4 months ago:

I hate when people do that, but yes. Many girls are told what to wear because they’re some sexist people out there. I’m not a feminist but I do believe that women should do what they want without a guy or whoever else saying whatever.