Iron Maiden concert tee. Biker jacket, skirt, Zara. Sunnies, Gucci. Boots, Dollhouse. Clutch, Dior. Ring, Samantha Wills.
I’ve been collecting concert tee‘s for some time now and I’ve amassed quite the collection over the years. I make it a point to only buy them when at concerts and at times I’ve had to cut myself off after seeing the same band multiple times. Case in point this Iron Maiden band tee. But I love them, and I’d wear them with anything if I could. Which leads me to a topic I’ve been wanting to write about for some time now…
I struggle when I can’t be myself. At work for example. Oftentimes I find myself wondering if I’m the only one that feels this way. I see others who seemingly have no issues wearing “work appropriate” clothing, yet I loathe every minute of when I’m not me. The Clark Kent/Superman routine after work is getting tiring. Sometimes I wonder if it’s because I’m an artist (true to the typical stereotype) and if that is why I find this limitation such an infringement of my BEING. (As I express myself visually). Do any of you struggle with having to conform to someone else’s idea of what one should wear?
Whether it be work attire or school uniforms I think that one of the most important things about being who you are is being able to express it. Or having the freedom to do so. When our ability to express ourselves is limited, it hinders our passion drives and makes for a miserable environment. That being said, I completely understand it would not be appropriate for me to walk into work waring my Iron Maiden band tee. Alas, maybe I should be at home instead, sitting on my floor in a band tee with over the knee socks, brush in hand over a canvas, Iron Maiden tunes blaring in the background. I’d be elated no doubt, just not sure that my adult bills would get paid.
“I am not a number, I am a free woman” Iron Maiden, ‘The Prisoner’ from The Number of the Beast (just changed to feminine form).
Thoughts anyone?
xo
I love the mix of prints and colors and fabrics of this look!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
I get the struggle. Sometimes, they are rules to be followed especially when it's to do with school, uni, college and the typical office but maybe you can bend the rule somehow in subtle ways? I love what you wore here, band tee and leopard skirt, every bit of it screams EDGY. My favorite from you so far! 😀 x
Shanaz | Reverie Sanctuary
You're such a sweetheart Shanaz, thank you! I try to push it a little bit but find that my professionalism gets in the way LOL Might need to work on that!
Agnes
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I work in home, so I can not say a lot about me and work clothes, but sometimes I looking on women when they back home (from work) and I am thinking they have not idea what to wear – their clothes look dull (colors, style). People afraid express theirsefl in work. Generally people in Poland afraid colors, unusual styles ect. It is sad. (…) Cool mix of colors and patterns, I like it, this kind of outfit makes You look younger.
Magda – you hit the nail on the head. Definitely I think people (myself included) are scared to express themselves at work, because sadly, it's not accepted or deemed professional. You know it's funny because I used to wear all black almost all the time….until I started blogging. It really showed me how dull and boring some of my outfit choices were, and has definitely inspired me to experiment outside of my comfort zone!