Not like there is ever an on-going theme here.
Unless you call "endlessly random" a theme. That's the whimsy in me. They don't call me The Whimsical Crafter for nothing, am I right or am I right or am I right?!
Oh, and by "they" I do mean myself.
So here we are, already off the topic I was hoping to be off topic....about.
And that topic: how old is too old to wear neon.
As in the neon that all the kids are wearing these days.
I guess we could turn this into a discussion on any trend that's out there now. Like what is the age limit on calling your fellow man "bro?" or when should one stop wearing gladiator sandals?
Because I know for us gals we're sensitive to how we appear to others. At any age. And we especially don't want to look like we're trying too hard.
Me at the make-up counter at Macy's: "I want you to pile all that crap on my face but for goodness sake make it look natural!"
So setting an exact age where you officially go from skinny jeans to mom jeans and from trendy printed tees to Hanes Her Way would be helpful when asking oneself "should I be wearing this??" while pulling on floral print pants very similar to the ones you remember wearing on your first day of third grade.
Hypothetically, of course.
But no, no, no. I am not having that discussion now.
No I just want to know about neon now.
This neon.
I went running shoe shopping Sunday and what I found was an entire wall of neon shoes in every color combination possible, and then off to the side were two or three plain white pairs with blue and purple stripes on a table with packages of socks.
Hmmmm, I think what they're trying to say right now is that bright colors are a thing.
So I bought a pair. And they are shockingly bright
I remember wearing neon in elementary school, gang. I specifically remember my favorite sweater, it was black with hot pink and yellow stripes. And I also remember laughing at how ridiculous this stuff was years later when we were all wearing forrest greens and maroons and tying flannel shirts around our waists.
Please, oh please, don't let grunge come back...
So I guess what I'm wondering is if I can remember the inception of this style does that mean I'm too old to be sporting it the second time 'round?
What if I pair these bad boys with the yoga pants that fit just above my belly-button, does that help or hurt my chances of fitting in??
Luckily, these aren't my "everyday" shoes and will most likely only be worn to jog around the park at times when I will see the least amount of people on account of an awkward running style that may or may not have been compared to that of a duck during my high school track days. I don't want to talk about it.
But, I do have this same color in a nail polish and that would go with me everywhere, so please, your opinion is strongly requested.
...as long as your opinion is that I can totally pull off neon because I don't think Dick's will return shoes with traces of duck poo. You just had to "break them in" in the park, didn't you Stace?!
Thanksomuch.
I have been on a never-ending hunt for athletic shoes (let's be serious, I don't run) that meet all of my specifications and saw spots after I saw the wall of neon shoes at the store. I usually abide by the "if you wore the fashion the first time, you probably shouldn't wear it when it comes around again," but I see neon as the exception. Honestly, I don't know that there is an age limit. An 80 year old man in my neighborhood rocks some neon yellow laces on his shoes and frankly, it's adorable.
ReplyDeleteI think the shoes are great! and frankly, it's good to be able to be seen when you run even in your cute little sleepy town.
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