CREDIT: CURIOUSCHASE
All that fun was actually practice!

We have all grabbed our parents' clothes and dressed up in styles and sizes that just did not fit us. This game even lasts into adulthood, in the change room when you try on clothing that just does not look right. Maybe it is the wrong size, the wrong style, too old or too young, but there has always been clothing that you feel uncomfortable in.

When it comes to the “real” world of the working adult, it is no longer about dressing up; now it's more and more of a complete lifestyle change.

After donning a more professional or put-together wardrobe, it has become more abnormal for me to wear sweatpants and yoga pants every day, whereas only a few months ago I felt uncomfortable in professional clothing.Wearing heeled boots (albeit nothing close to a stiletto) was an abomination before and I currently cannot imagine some outfits without them. While I am becoming more acquainted with this world of dress-up, there are definitely a lot of challenges to conquer and tricks to be learned.

One of the biggest obstacles about the transition from student to young professional may be that shift in your wardrobe. Moving into the world of the working professional on the budget of a student can prove to be difficult. What I have found is that although it may temporarily be a blow to the wallet, it is worth the investment to spend on a few key essentials. This way, you get quality that will last. The rest of your wardrobe can consist of more affordable pieces that will rotate in and out of your closet... at least until you are more established and have a steadier income.

I remember my first experience wearing dress pants… I felt like quite the awkward duck out of the water and was sure that people were staring and noticing how I felt. Like with many other things in life, practice makes perfect. You will learn what suits you in terms of fit and style and become more comfortable in what you wear. Yet at the end of a long day, nothing will feel better than shedding those duds for your comfy clothes, which may just be that pair of sweatpants that leaves a little more room to breathe.

It hits hard that the student life and wardrobe is being left behind, but it is definitely a mix of excitement, regret, and relief. What is the new game now that dressing up is considered the norm? Most likely it will be the new “game” of “dressing down” for the sake of comfort, and I personally think there is nothing wrong with that!
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