Dress Code

So yesterday I had an interview (yay). I think it went well. I just have to wait for them to go through other interviews, and my background check. I am not worried about the background check, it was the mention of a dress code. Alas a dress code, I was spoiled the last two winters. I could wear what I wanted, within normal reason. This company wants black shoes, black pants, and medium blue shirts. If I get the call, I will need to take a trip to goodwill. The other thing, I chickened out asking about was tattoos.Mine weren't showing for the interview. I will be getting another one in October, on the inside of my fore arm. It will be getting colder, so I can wear long sleeves if it is necessary for my to hide them. I understand tattoos, are still not completely socially acceptable. Even as more and more people get them.

The dress code got me thinking about my whole life, and the relationship (or lack their of) with style. I have never really been up on what's in style, or what's in. Main reason, it is not always comfortable, and would be expensive to be constantly trying to keep up. I will say I am happy to see flannel has come back. SO comfy!

In grade school, I wore sweat suits very, very often. I am talking about same color pants, and top, with the top usually having some picture on it, like a cute kitten or two. Grade school wasn't a big deal, we were too busy playing to care what we were wearing. I got into middle school, and then started to wear jeans. My family didn't have a lot of money so most clothes came from Goodwill, Salvation Army, or the church thrift store (not a bad thing, if I had known how to make it work for me). Then Walmart came to town, and I did get some newer clothes. Luckily for my parents, my last growth spurt was around middle school. I reached my final height of 4'11". I was small so most of the clothes that fit me well, came for the children's section. I wore clothes that were comfortable, and nothing really to flashy. I was more of a background girl.
High school  started, and my freshman year, I wear a Maine sweatshirt obsessively. It was navy blue and in white letters, said Maine across the front. I got it from a thrift store, and it was comfortable. I would consider it like my safety blanket for my first year. I got teased. After that year it disappeared. 
Since then I have had a few  jobs with dress codes, so I bought clothes accordingly.

I have always kind of struggled to figure out my own personal style. What makes me feel happy, and comfortable. The biggest thing for me was feeling comfortable with myself. I have actually built up confidence, and become happier with who I am. I never really worn dresses or skirts (my mother always complained about it a lot , when I was young). This is the first summer I wore dresses, and I realized how much I really like it.
I have made a lot of skirts for myself this summer, and have worn them a lot. I made my own skirts because stores never carried the right length that works for me. Usually way too short, or too long. I could pick out my own fabric, and go nuts. This year I also finally signed up for Etsy. I am in my happy place. Poor Pitiful Pearl, Violet Bella, Mountain Girl Clothing, Emandsprouts, etc. I love it! I might call my style, eclectic, free spirit, fun. Now if I could find a place to work, that lets you wear your personal style ( I understand, within reason).

I do understand that the dress code, creates a more professional look.

Sorry for how long that was, and not terribly exciting. It has just been on my mind. Any thoughts about dress code? What would you call your own personal style? Any other Etsy shops you might recommend?

Have some fun today!