Dress: C/O Plato’s Closet Lawrence/ Shoes: BCBG/ Clutch: Plato’s Closet/ Earrings:Gifted/ Bracelets: Target
I took a step back and thought about it. Criticism will always be there. It’s how I handle it that is the greatest lesson from criticism. My reactions to things are the greatest teacher of who I really am. Learning from those painful moments are what makes me into a better person. Do I run and hide? Do I change who I am because someone doesn’t like me? Or do I realize that not everyone is going to like me and I should be who I am.
I thought about this. Then put this dress and realized it doesn’t matter. I am who I am. I wear sequin hi-low dresses to On the Border. It’s what I am and what I do. So what if I am overdressed? I am happy and confident. So to you all reading this, whether you are more comfortable being in denim shorts or formal gowns, you be you. Who cares if you don’t fit in? Never dull your sunshine for somebody else. You will regret that you didn’t wear what you are comfortable in. Don’t change because someone makes a negative comment. Listen, evaluate whether it’s true or not and then go on.
Whether you wear shorts and a tank top, formal gowns to On the Border or somewhere in-between, be proud. Learn from those criticisms and your reactions. Then you shine on.
Sara @ Forever and a Recipe
Alissa, YOU keep shining on! Your confidence and intelligence always inspires me to keep on keeping on. And, for the record, you look gorgeous in that dress – no matter where you're going when you wear it! xoxo
Alicia Mackin
Oh yeah I wouldn't worry really there much bigger things in life to worry about. My friend has spinabifida and uses crutches and gets stares ALL THE TIME from ADULTS! So yeah there are worse things in life. Great dress btw.
Ali of
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Annie
That is such great advice Alissa! I'm so sorry you were criticized…that sucks…but you are FABULOUS and never think otherwise 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
TaraMixandMatch
Exactly…you need to do what makes you happy! I love your dress…and it looks gorgeous on you!
Sandy a la Mode
aww what a great post and message here! you look GORGEOUS hun!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Joy Shana
You look gorgeous, never let criticism get to you:)
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Filippenka
Lovely dress..))
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Alyssa
Sounds like he said just the right thing….so sweet! And I have to agree–if what you're wearing makes you happy, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! 🙂
Carly
Love this dress, and this post! I overdress all the time, and don't care! It's all about how you feel in what you wear!
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Ginny
Boo to the critics! I just don't think I'll ever understand it, however Andrew and your reaction to the situation is perfect! Also, how'd you get a c/o from Plato's? I frequent ours so I'm curious 🙂 also, most importantly, you lok, gorgeous and I'd be honored to is and eat tacos with you while you're wearing this 🙂
Ginny
Always Maylee
First, I love On the Border, it's seriously one of my favorite places to eat. Anyway.. you look SO GORGEOUS! What a beautiful dress. You keep being you, because we all love how you dress and the person that you are. And I'm really happy that you have Andrew in your life. He's a keeper! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
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Lexi
I'm so sorry you had to deal with any kind of criticism at all. Sometimes people just suck. But you look beautiful and I adore that dress!
xx lexi @ glitter, inc.
TheTinyHeart
That dress is so gorgeous on you! That makes me sad that someone criticized what you were wearing. So true that you should wear what makes you happy and if someone else doesn't like it, too bad.
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
LyddieGal
It doesn't matter who your are or how confident you are – when someone feels like it is their god given right to try and bring you down, it hurts. If you said it didn't bother you at all, I'd probably question it.
I think you look fabulous, and I say, it's always better to be over dressed than underdressed, anyway.
Chic on the Cheap
Kristina
I love that dress, rock it girl! I'm overdressed about 90 percent of the time, but if I feel confident then it doesn't really matter what other people think.
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Rachel
This dress is amazing on you! People have said mean things to me before, just try to brush it off. Haters will hate!
Lauren
This dress is fabulous. If I were you, I'd wear it ALL THE TIME – On the Border, McDonald's, Walmart… 😉 Rock it, Alissa and let 'em hate. 😉
Lauren
Fizz and Frosting
Andi
Preach, woman! I 100% agree with your comments here. It's tough to deal with direct criticism, though! I usually feel overdressed and wonder if everyone is judging me, but I try not to care too much. If I'm wearing a dress to work and the guy in jean shorts thinks I'm ridiculous, no big deal!
Anna @ IHOD
Love your perspective on this. Its easy to say be confident and walk with pride but harsh words hurt. Its always good to get some practice on how to react in those situations and you are awesome for the perspective you have.
This dress is stunning on you:)
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The Fashion Column
You look fab in that dress! Great find at Plato's! Also love your message in this post! Let's get together again soon!
Sam
Hi dear, I was drawn to the excellent title of your post, thanks for posting this, i go through the same thing sometimes. You look absolutely beautiful! What a stunning dress!
Lisa - respect the shoes
People who are mean do it because of something bad about themselves they don't want to face. Don't give them power by letting them hurt you. You're beautiful – and you know it! ;o)
Maya {CharminglyStyled}
Preach sister! You look {and are} beautiful inside and out – no matter what anyone says or how you feel on a bad day 🙂
xx,
Maya
Alissa Kelly
So true. You look so fabulous – which I say all the time but dang it it's true every. single. time.
Alissa
FeelingGoodStyle.com
Jeans and a Teacup
You are Gorgeous! I definitely like to over dress to go to chain restaurants too 🙂
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Gena Palmieri
Such an inspiration! You are such a sweet person inside and out!
xo
Blush and Blossoms
Danielle Doerr
This is SUCH a great message Alissa! And you better be damned that if I looked that amazing in a hi-low dress, I would be wearing it to On The Border too. I love your sense of style and you always look gorgeous!!
Danielle at Framed Frosting
Amy Shaughnessy
Who was mean to my sister???? I'll beat em up. OH. I had on some striped pants this weekend and this one girl just openly stared at me. It made me uncomfortable. Then I just decided, who cares? I wear what I like and that's that. You look soooo pretty!
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Alyssa
Such a great inspiring post!! For the record, I love this dress and I would totally rock it to On the Border too 🙂
Ladies in Navy
you, girl, are amazing! i am sorry about the criticism! ): that's rude and terrible because you're gorgeous and confident. you look fantastic and always do!
kw ladies in navy
theadoredlife
Haters' gon' hate. ALSO, THERE'S NO WAY YOU GOT THAT DRESS FROM PLATOS CLOSET. LIKE SERIOUSLY, PLEASE GIMME. OBSESSED.
countrygirlcityfashion
You look absolutely stunning in this post, and that dress looks amazing on you.
Kimberly
Girl, I love your blog. And personally, I don't think people dress up enough. Keep being you. The rest will take care of itself and that people that criticize are probably just jealous of your sequins. Let them riot.
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