Why I don’t wear heels to frat parties
I’ll stick to my Vans
It’s crazy how today’s culture is. I scratch my head wondering why in the world a large majority of females wear minimum clothes in single digit weather and how girls can walk in five inch heels when there is five inches of snow on the ground.
I’ll admit it, I’ve been there. I’ve tripped over my own two feet in high heels and have worn clothes that are barely anything. Yet, when I’ve put these articles on my body, I’m not myself and I am definitely not sending the message I want out to the boys that are appealing to me.
As a sophomore, I believe I’ve seen just about everything when it comes to the social culture at major universities. As a young lady in society today, I believe I have found myself and I am comfortable in my own skin.
I cannot stress to you how thankful I am to be able to say I am who I am and I am happy with it. There is such a pressure today on women that are putting the wrong ideas in the students heads.
Sure, I love when my butt looks great in a pair of leggings or when a boy compliments my outfit, but I have come to the conclusion that it is important to dress for yourself and for yourself only.
I am the girl at frat parties in her Vans or Converse likely singing and dancing with every person at the party and I am so happy with that.
Heck, I’m even the girl that is barefoot at parties half the time! Yet, I don’t suggest doing that often or ever honestly…
Be who you are and embrace it. Wear what you want and do what you feel. A day will come where you will find comfort in your own skin. If you really want to wear that shirt out that you got for Christmas, but don’t think anyone will like, DO IT. If you want to wear that crop top with booty shorts, DO IT. It is all in your hands and you should be confident in your own skin.
Wear comfortable shoes. Speaking from experience, I know how horrible it is when a high heel breaks or when you are struggling to get home in heels because your blisters are bad. I promise it’s way more fun when you can run from party to party or comfortably dance on elevated surfaces.
Don’t let other peoples opinions bother you. Anyone who gives others dirty looks or comments are the ones that aren’t comfortable with themselves. They are the insecure ones. Others opinions really don’t matter and it’s so silly if you let them crawl under your skin. Don’t let anyones voice matter in those situations except your own because if you are the one smiling and having fun then you are the one that is winning.
Dance and dance hard. When you are surrounded by people and good music there is nothing better then soaking up the good tunes and dancing. I promise that you’ll pull out your best moves if you are in comfortable sneakers or shoes.
Look cute and be cute. I love dancing in my laces and that’s when I feel most cute. I love my t-shirt dresses that are thrown on with my Converse or my Vans from eighth grade. That’s when I get the most compliments about my appearance.
Make fun outfits. Every outfit looks good with a pair of Converse or Vans. Whether you are out to lunch, class or out at a frat it’s always a great pair up.
Stop trying. Sometimes the less you try the better off you are. OK, there is no denying that at some point before you have whispered to your best girlfriend, “Oh my, she is trying way too hard.” Honestly, I give props to the girls that can take three hours to get ready and get all glamoured up but let’s be real… who REALLY wants to take the time to do that when you could be spending valuable time doing something else?
I don’t think I would make it through my college career if it weren’t for my basic white Converse, my denim slip ons or my blue Vans. I have found my confidence and my purest form of happiness when I have those on my feet.
Do what make you feel good and don’t let the impact of others effect how you go about your day.
Ladies, put down the stilettos for a second and slip your feet into something more comfortable. I promise that you wont regret it.