You definitely have me thinking about little me and what I would say to her - will almost certainly write that down.
Showing up - well when going into an office I have always tried to be smart casual - I did buy a skirt suit after uni for interviews but never wore it much - it definitely wasn’t me. Now I work from home I’m a little more casual and have been known to show up to Suzy Walker’s Writing Hour still in my nightwear (with a jumper over). As a menopausal queenager who will be 53 in a few weeks time, I think turning up is much more important than being suited and booted. :)
I love a shout out in a post. And love watching your videos. On the topic of clothes, my mother was a civil servant, working for a ministry and when she worked, wearing jeans to work was absolutely inappropriate, I remember her constantly despairing on a Sunday evening that she had nothing to wear. When I lived in Ethiopia, it was fascinating to see how people working in government offices were dressed- very messy, it seemed like whatever was available was fine-women often wore leggings/yoga pants and a loose top and a scarf over the shoulders. In Burkina Faso women dressed up for work, in the fabulous colourful outfits, sometimes looking like they were going out to a party.
Working from home, I admit I am a very sloppy dresser- but I put on earrings and sometimes a little lipstick for my calls.
You definitely have me thinking about little me and what I would say to her - will almost certainly write that down.
Showing up - well when going into an office I have always tried to be smart casual - I did buy a skirt suit after uni for interviews but never wore it much - it definitely wasn’t me. Now I work from home I’m a little more casual and have been known to show up to Suzy Walker’s Writing Hour still in my nightwear (with a jumper over). As a menopausal queenager who will be 53 in a few weeks time, I think turning up is much more important than being suited and booted. :)
Woohooo!! Love it! 🥰 and your birthday soon…. Let me know when (DM!)
I love a shout out in a post. And love watching your videos. On the topic of clothes, my mother was a civil servant, working for a ministry and when she worked, wearing jeans to work was absolutely inappropriate, I remember her constantly despairing on a Sunday evening that she had nothing to wear. When I lived in Ethiopia, it was fascinating to see how people working in government offices were dressed- very messy, it seemed like whatever was available was fine-women often wore leggings/yoga pants and a loose top and a scarf over the shoulders. In Burkina Faso women dressed up for work, in the fabulous colourful outfits, sometimes looking like they were going out to a party.
Working from home, I admit I am a very sloppy dresser- but I put on earrings and sometimes a little lipstick for my calls.
Interesting! Cultural differences in how we show up and what’s acceptable fascinate me.
Who makes the rules?
Why?
What’s wrong with nice jeans? (People do wear ripped and torn jeans or minuscule shorts. I wouldn’t. )
I feel for your mum, constantly despairing what to wear. I only do that now if I have a party to go to 😂
How fab!