5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need To Look Good For Anyone But Yourself

Mom: “Beta function hai. Achhe kapdey pehenna.”Best friend: “It’s my birthday party. You have to look good!”Hubby: “My boss is coming over for dinner so make sure you dress up nice.”

As a woman, you’ve definitely heard these lines over and over again! No matter the season or the reason, almost everybody in your life just expects you to look your best at all times.

And if the pressure of that wasn’t bad enough, there are those 10 magic words that follow whenever you do try to dress up for the people in your life:

“This doesn’t look good on you! Change into something else.”

Kill. Me. Now.

But don’t worry, you’re not alone. All the rest of us equally frustrated ladies are in the same boat as you. And in such times, it is important to remind yourself that looking perfect for others is pointless. The only one whose opinion on the way look really matters is YOU and you alone.

So, today, let’s take a pledge to never make the mistake of dressing up for others again. Let’s vow to look good only for ourselves because life’s too short. And because there are these 5 reasons to show you one doesn’t need to put their best foot forward for anyone else but themselves!

1. Your Own Confidence Is All That Matters

Sometimes you intentionally dress badly out of fear, thinking your clothes are either too inappropriate or not something you’d be able to carry off. And at other times when you do make the effort, you do it for your darling partner rather than yourself!

Quit that.

You are only hurting your own self-confidence!

The next time you step out of the house, put on your favorite dress and color your lips bright red. Not because your friend said so. But because sometimes all you need is a boost to your self-confidence, which dressing up can help you achieve. So, go ahead and make yourself feel like the attractive woman you already are.

2. Because YOU’D Rather Make A Good Impression

Don’t get us wrong. This doesn’t mean dress in a certain way so that others think well of you. No way! What we’re trying to say is, for the times when you actually want to create a good impression (like a job interview), don’t go overboard and try to look like a movie star. That kind of overthinking is just not worth it!

Instead, stay in your comfort zone and slip into something beautiful that showcases your best side. And that too because you want to showcase it. Not because society expects you to. If it’s the latter, it’s okay to defy the norms and be sloppy if that’s what you’re in the mood for!

3. To Show Off Your Uniqueness

It’s true. Everyone is a special snowflake in their own ways. So are you, and you shouldn’t let anyone take that away from you by allowing them to dictate what you should wear and when. Rather what you should do is dress to express your uniqueness!

If clothes indeed “maketh the man,” then they are an extension of your personality; a reflection of who you really are. So, use the different types of clothes, colors, and fabrics at your disposal to show the world your inner self rather than being bound by the dictates of society!

4. Good Clothes = Pampering Yourself

Trust us, when you do things for yourself, you feel way better than before. In today’s hectic lifestyles, such small, little pick-me-ups hold more importance than they ever did as they can help you release a lot of pent-up stress.

This is why the best thing you can do is doll up for yourself! Dressing up in beautiful clothes is a great way to pamper yourself. Turn this into a ritual and you’ll have something to look forward to every week!

5. Because You Deserve To Feel Happy

Clothes and women have a special relationship. We all have that one dress that’s gotten us through some pretty bad times. And that third-date sweater that’s witnessed its fair share of wonderful as well as some extremely crappy dates. Plus, whenever we are down, all the beautiful stuff in our wardrobe almost never fails to make us feel good.

So, in this cruel, cruel world where happiness is few and far between, dress not to impress but to make yourself happy. Because when you look great, you feel great.

Now that you have 5 equally awesome reasons to look good for yourself, let go of the patriarchal practice of dressing up for your society. Your body and your choice of clothes are yours and yours alone. Never let anyone dictate what you should wear and how you should look because – what’s the point if you don’t feel good?

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