A few years ago I had 3 weddings, in 3 consecutive weekends. Yes, that’s right, you read it correctly, 3 weddings in 3 consecutive weekends. And so I bought 3 different dresses and consequently I bought new shoes, clutch, accessories, etc, etc etc.
I didn’t buy expensive dresses, but still, it was a lot of money to be used on 1 specific day. Obviously, I ended dressing the same outfits, on following years on different family events. Yet 3 weddings in a year, all so close together, it was a big blow to my personal budget.
Today, I would possibly have the same approach has Tiffany Haddish and not spend so much money. I would have bought less dresses, less accessories and then combine the items differently, to create different looks. I would still look amazing and I would have saved myself a few Euros.
For the ones who are not aware, Tiffany bought an amazing Alexander McQueen white dress that cost her $4,000, and she has been using the same dress on different occasions. I think this is super cool, for several reasons
1- In a society that demands women to always have new looks, to cater to the demand of an audience, Tiffany is actually saying “You know what, I am dressing for myself!”
2- She invested in a $4,000, she should be entitled to use it as many times as she wants. After all its a piece of clothing and as far as I know, clothing is not (yet) disposable. Should be worn several times.
3- Having an amazing piece like her white dress, is not fair for the piece itself. It should be seen, and above all it should be enjoyed.
4- In an industry where the majority of people are using borrowed clothes (nothing against it) she is using something she has bought with her own money. Money she worked hard to get and this dress is a reflection of her hard work. This is a good example that fashion is not necessarily vain and futile. This dress represents all the obstacles she had to win, to reach success.
Bottom line, my money, my body, my choice. I am definitely releasing the Tiffany inside of me, more often.
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