Father’s Day is only a few days away and I want to take this time to look back at all the fashion advice that my dad has given me throughout the years.
All shoes are created equal, all you need is a pair of black and brown shoes.
“No dad, I can’t possibly have only two pairs of shoes. I need a variety of colors and styles.”
When my dad sees me wearing high heels, he used to tell me they weren’t good for my back.
“But Dad, they’re cute!”
It doesn’t matter, they’ll mess up your back and they’re not good for your feet.
“But Dad, they’re cute!”
Back when I was still in high school I remember asking my dad for clothes and telling him what kind I wanted. He would say: “If someone doesn’t like what you’re wearing tell them to buy you what they want you to wear.”
When I wanted name brand clothes, he used to ask me why did I want to walk around wearing someone else’s name on me.
“Because dad, I like the clothes.”
Needless to say, I got my designer wear (but it did come with a lecture).
One time while I was still in high school, I told my dad I needed some new clothes, so he gave me $100.00. I’m thinking, what can I possibly get for $100 bucks. I mean guess jeans (the in jeans at the time, am I telling my age?) alone was about that much. But, I made it work and was able to buy a few tops and pants. But give me $100 bucks now, knowing what I know about style, I could pull at least three looks out that $100.00.
I remember telling my dad I wanted a Louis Vuitton bag and he told me he’d take me to Kmart so I can get a purse.
“Dad, it’s not the same!”
It’s better and you can get a few different colors.
“It’s never the same!”
When I became obsessed with Thrifting, my dad took me to a bunch of different thrift stores. I found some of the cutest things when I was with him. He also gave me a vintage Gucci watch that he found at a thrift store.
As a kid, my dad used to do my hair, he would press and oil my scalp. It was so healthy until I got older and decided to get a perm. BIG MISTAKE! He did warn me, but of course, I didn’t listen.
When I was in college, I told my dad I wanted to be a fashion designer, he bought me my first sewing machine. When my dress form broke, I brought it to him and he made it as good as new.
It may not have seemed like it when I was younger, but it turns out my dad was right, don’t dress to fit in, dress for yourself. If someone has a problem with your clothes, they’re more than welcome to buy you what they think you should wear. So dress the way you want, because truth is, people are always going to have something to say.
My dad may not have Tim Gunn’s sense of style, but he did teach me to dress for myself, despite what everyone else is wearing! I can honestly say, that through it all my dad has always been there and not just offering me his fashion advice.
What fashion advice has your father ever given you?
Happy Father’s Day!
♥
Foodfashionandflow
This was such a beautifully written post. My dad taught me how stylish and timeless a pinstripe suit is.
Jamila
FoodfashionandflowThanks : )
Kemkem
This was a great post. I found myself smiling at your father’s advice. Sensible, especially the high heels and the expensive bag..haha! My dad would have said the same had l dared ask him 🙂
Jamila
KemkemLol, I still ask to this day!
Kirstin N. Fuller (@thetravelindiva)
LOL my dad was the same way! He would always lecture me on shoes saying that I needed to invest money in good quality shoes. Good shoes would not ruin my feet. He also point out no lady should have corns on her feet from bad shoes…lol
Jamila
Kirstin N. Fuller (@thetravelindiva)Great advice! lol
Tia | Pennies In My Pocket
Your father sounds a lot like my mother. Although the lessons do not always sink in when we are a child, we later realize the validity in what our parents have said. The lessons you learned from your father are beneficial for everyone.
Tia
What a timely post for Father’s Day! Initially, I thought, my dad hasn’t taught me much about fashion. After I thought about it a while, my dad always taught me to keep my clothes freshly ironed.
Mimi Green
This was really sweet, I love that he kept it real with you. Even though it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. I thrifted a lot as a kid because I was raised by a single parent.
That was the only way I could get designer clothes of any kind. Girl Guess jeans were the ish.
Bijee
Your dad sounds so cool and the fact that he pressed your hair won major cool points. My dad never gave fashion advice my stepdad was and still is very fashionable though. He doesn’t talk about it, I don’t know that he even could. He just pulls it off. Lol
Jamila
Bijeelol
Joanna
How sweet! My dad wasn’t much of a fashion expert either lol. I wasn’t one to ask much from my parents, or anyone for that matter, but it’s always great to look back and appreciate what they did.
Jamila
JoannaLOL I didn’t ask too much, he just gave it on his own.
Nicole @Nicole's Lifestyle Lounge
Its funny how we use to think we know it all. But that is until we have to live in the real world. Your dad was a smart man.
Jamila
Nicole @Nicole’s Lifestyle LoungeYea, I love getting advice from my dad. He never sugar coats anything.
Eva
I love this post! My dad taught me that you don’t dress for your mood. Feeling like @#$%? Dress like you feel like a million bucks – that’s how you want to feel anyway, right – and the day is long – you could feel like a winner by noon, and you’ll be stuck in your loser outfit all day. LOL!
Jamila
EvaI love that! Dressing up always makes me feel good.
VeePeeJay (Vashti)
Aww, this is was so a sweet post. Your Dad definitely knew what was up LOL
Jamila
VeePeeJay (Vashti)Thanks, He sure does, lol : )
Valerie Robinson
This was a funny post! Love it! Our dads teach so much that we grow to appreciate later in life.
Jamila
Valerie RobinsonThanks : )