From first grade to my senior year of college, I had to wear a uniform. Most people despised the idea. I reveled in it. Never having to think about what I wanted to wear was great.
But then the real world happened. And fashion is scary.
1. 90% of your closet consists of jeans and t-shirts.
T-shirts and jeans? More like mix and match heaven.
2. Although you probably have managed to craft two to three "cute" and "fashionable" outfits that you'll wear until they fall apart at the seams.
And you're left wondering how many times you can wear the same skirt/shirt combo before your friends catch on.
3. And they probably all consist of some shade of black, grey, or white.
Black goes with everything. Why mess with simplicity?
4. Walking into clothing stores gives you anxiety.
Too many choices. How do people do this for fun?
5. If you're lucky enough to have a fashionable sister, closet raids are just a natural part of life.
Why yes, I will need that black lace dress for my date tonight. You may or may not ever see this again, little sister.
6. You've probably had your guys friends dress you before.
You're a little jealous they can navigate your closet better than you, but hey, at least you look presentable.
7. Let's not even get started on trying to incorporate jewelry into outfits.
If it's anything more than a pair of diamond earrings, count me out.
8. Or shoes.
Black tennis shoes. Black flats. Black heels. Black flip flops. You're covered.
9. Fads are not your friend.
Crop tops? Peplum dresses? Shorts and boots? You've probably tried one of them. Once. And never again.
10. You're pretty sure your friends are just making up new Dress Attire ideas for their weddings or parties.
Festival Dressy Casual? Can the invite come with a guidebook please?
11. If you ever went through a "phase" in high school, you probably looked like a poor Halloween costume.
How could someone mess up wearing all black? Somehow you figured out a way.
12. Hanging out with your fashionable friends makes you feel like...
Well basically like that.
13. Honestly, you're friends have probably just given up trying to help.
They've eventually come to accept your jeans for every occasion lifestyle and still love you.
14. That triumphant feeling you get when you try on random articles of your clothing and it looks fantastic.
Who knew burnt orange shorts, a grey tank top, and a denim vest would look so good together? You did, because this was totally intentional, right? At least that's what you'll tell your friends.
15. If you really wanted to, you probably could learn to understand fashion.
But that's time, money, and sanity that could be spent elsewhere.
