tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post1392230125379029844..comments2024-02-06T09:28:39.511-05:00Comments on The Girl with the Star-Spangled Heart: Life Lessons from "What Not to Wear"Stephanie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-73152790829763384492015-02-11T09:31:38.344-05:002015-02-11T09:31:38.344-05:00Wonderful post - I am sharing this with my teen da...Wonderful post - I am sharing this with my teen daughter!Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985702024707805018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-48700065102022797992015-02-06T10:21:50.122-05:002015-02-06T10:21:50.122-05:00This is great! I appreciate that you went for a p...This is great! I appreciate that you went for a principle-based conclusions instead of specific, rules-y things that I think people get too caught up on.<br /><br />It boggles my mind when people don't tie in the way they're dressed with how they're treated. Of course, there's definitely not always a correlation (meaning dress badly, get treated badly or the opposite), but it does seem to at least help in a lot of situations. I can't help how people treat me, but I can set myself up for the best. I can dress in a way that communicates that I am valuable, confident, strong, and off-limits to any guy but my husband! Even if someone treats me badly, I know that I did everything I could to send the right message about myself and I can write them off as a crazy.Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-58744448707664901232015-02-06T01:46:16.959-05:002015-02-06T01:46:16.959-05:00Really thought provoking post, thank you. xReally thought provoking post, thank you. xforties@hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755112879921579437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-55283094101449381942015-02-05T21:20:38.125-05:002015-02-05T21:20:38.125-05:00Really, really excellent post and series of points...Really, really excellent post and series of points. I've been watching WNT since the first season. Granted, I haven't seen every episode, but I've seen tons at this point and while there have been times when I didn't agree 100% with everything they said, I do feel that they're frequently right and that society as a whole really, really needs to rethink the principles of dressing and how to flatter one's body (objectively, let's face, far more people do not look their best in jeans and yoga pants than those who do, for example). <br /><br />Both men and woman, IMO, on the whole could use with a solid return to some of the more elegant, well put together ways of dressing that were commonplace until, I'd argue, as recently as the 1980s, but at the very least, the early 60s. Even as a child I rarely felt at home or comfortable in modern styles, whereas I do in vintage ones that are usually more modest and also far more flatting to my figure. I don't foresee the fashion world reverting to the styles we in the vintage realm love and sport, or the principles of style behind them, anytime soon, but I will always keep a wee flame of hope burning that they may. <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-934753897598345812015-02-05T20:28:35.443-05:002015-02-05T20:28:35.443-05:00Thank you Stephanie!Thank you Stephanie!KristenGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661187476291569682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-13710118225085741072015-02-05T16:10:18.457-05:002015-02-05T16:10:18.457-05:00I would add to your remarks that the most importan...I would add to your remarks that the most important principles in dressing for respect are be neat, clean, and covered. Of course, in different cultures and subcultures, covered can mean different things, and that is okay. I have great fun with style and fashion, but I recognize that it isn't everybody's cup of tea. In fact many people don't notice fashion much at all, and perversely, that kind of makes me happy, because I like that there are all kinds of people in the world. But, I totally agree with you that we are visual creatures, and take in all kinds of data when looking at people, particularly people we don't know. So, until your inner self has time to command respect, I believe that we as women should earn respect by wearing clothes, new or old, expensive or inexpensive, of the latest fashion or plain, that are neat, clean, and provide coverage. As you stated, this shows that you respect yourself.Piper Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719306397124499228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-16348933232677655462015-02-05T14:25:05.269-05:002015-02-05T14:25:05.269-05:00People can be quite mean sometimes. :( But I'm...People can be quite mean sometimes. :( But I'm so happy that my post inspired you to stay strong. Please share it anywhere you'd like!Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-53847995430140572092015-02-05T14:23:35.218-05:002015-02-05T14:23:35.218-05:00I have seen one episode of Love, Lust or Run and I...I have seen one episode of Love, Lust or Run and I really liked it.Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-20611335193344734702015-02-05T14:08:51.819-05:002015-02-05T14:08:51.819-05:00Yes, I tell my students the very same thing, in fa...Yes, I tell my students the very same thing, in fact a few month ago there was a similar article in Real Simple Magazine about how you dress to a job interview and why it matters. Thanks for adding your take on this topic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266512819774275455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-46660130010121236652015-02-05T13:55:35.319-05:002015-02-05T13:55:35.319-05:00I couldn't agree more with every thing you sai...I couldn't agree more with every thing you said. I've watched WNTW for years and although the styles of clothes are much different than my own, I agree so much with the principles. What we wear sends such a clear message to other people and we have the power to choose what that message is. Very well put, thank you for writing this.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-39644507215664125762015-02-05T13:37:38.618-05:002015-02-05T13:37:38.618-05:00Very very well said Stephanie. I appreciate you wr...Very very well said Stephanie. I appreciate you writing this post and I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you! xox A Vintage Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419873639578606712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-19913277806928264512015-02-05T13:21:28.180-05:002015-02-05T13:21:28.180-05:00Bravo Stephanie! I have always shared these though...Bravo Stephanie! I have always shared these thoughts and wishes as well. I take time to think about what my outfit says to the public. I'm not vain and I don't need attention from people. But I do believe that our clothes and manners make a HUGE impression on everyone. You're right we can't control someone else's thoughts or manners, and so often people use that as an excuse or a put down, but we can control ourselves. Our way of dress, our thoughts, our manners, our behavior. I often get a lot of negative opinions when I tell people my reasons and beliefs on clothes. I've been told that I am quite stupid for being a young lady who takes into mind what my clothes say about me. I've been told very nasty and disrespectful things because I choose to dress modestly over most modern trends. <br />But nasty comments only make me want to dress the way I do even more! I feel stronger after someone says something nasty, and I feel even stronger when women like you Stephanie, take a stand! You really inspired me today! It's hard to say and give the advice like you have today. Because let's face it, people are cruel when it comes to anything about appearances. <br />But I thank you for writing this! It has inspired me to keep going not give in to pressure. I was wondering if it would be fine with you if I can share this post? <br />Again thank you!<br /><br />~Best wishes from KristenKristenGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661187476291569682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676620122743768137.post-87873297795296287062015-02-05T11:20:24.189-05:002015-02-05T11:20:24.189-05:00I've been an devoted fan to "What Not to ...I've been an devoted fan to "What Not to Wear" and even like Stacy's "Love, Lust, or Run" if you haven't already seen that as well is on the same basis of WNTW. I definitely agree with that last part the most. I do believe if women demanded respect not just from what we say but how we present ourselves would really would make a ripple effect in the world.seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.com