Welcome, I’m Rosie, and I help #WomenOver40 with FASHION INSECURITIES build their CONFIDENCE so that they can wear what the HELL they want to wear. If you are struggling with this leave a message in the comments so I can help! There’s always something new here, so subscribe to catch my latest content.
My Programming:
Fashion Confidence - videos that build your unbreakable confidence.
Fashionable & Fearless - videos to get you looking your best.
In Pursuit of Fashion, Food & Fun - navigates various cities to uncover shopping, food, & cultural gems throughout the world.
NOTE: Most of my clothing is vintage, thrifted or old. I travel around the world to find vintage and thrift stores so many of my items are not readily available, and therefore I don’t provide links. My content is made for inspiration and/or for you to recreate the look with items in your closet.
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Working in a place right now and these ppl are always observing everything I do and wear. In the healthcare field, the mean-girls never left (any) school. My shoe game among other things have always been a point of envy eyes at the office. I’m just always ready when a client or Dr. walks in for a meeting. My supervisor once said in front of my colleagues “sounds like you have a shopping problem🤭 how much are we paying you again?🤭🙃, you’re always in heels, this isn’t that kinda place…just want you to be comfortable😌” My response: these old vintage things? It’s called a savings and plus remember during my interview when you told me this place was business casual….not casual-casual…just trying to follow the dress code🤷🏾♀️”. I was always told “you have to dress the way you want to be addressed. That’s how you get ppl to subconsciously respect your presence…personality comes after”. Ppl who have a hard time doing this, never wanted to respect you in the first place. So they have an internal struggle.
@@roseq536 clearly your supervisor forgot what was said during the interview 😩. Glad you are being you despite the work environment. Thanks for watching!!!
They get mad at you for looking good because even when their kids are adults they spend money on them leaving them looking scraggly well into retirement. Lol
I work from home 😂. But we had an outing once, and folks were like, you’re a sneakerhead? I was like sometimes. Thanks for the content, but at my big age, I’m not doing any of this based on what folks think. It was hard for me at some point, but now, Imma always do the most!
I agree with you. You should be able to be yourself. That’s why I provided the last option of leaving and finding a place where she can be her authentic self. Thanks for watching.
Boy, did I ever to through this. Someone once told me it was "intimidating". Keep in mind that I was not overdressed, just well-dressed and creatively, at times. They just turned stuff to the other side and came to work. I refused to dum down for anyone.
@@InPursuitOfFashionFoodandFun Thank you. It was crazy. What was I supposed to do? Change my entire work wardrobe and - myself? The culture in that office was very racially cliquey and unsophisticated.
Girl, I could write a whole book on being judged in the office for my fancy things. Workplace envy is a real thing. A dedade ago, I gave everyone my a** to kiss. Now in my 40s, I'm a lil more laid-back with my attire. And it helps that I mainly work from home.
@@InPursuitOfFashionFoodandFun We need a follow-up video. This is a real discussion that impacts people's livelihoods. I consciously decided to be less dapper (as another commenter stated) once I landed my dream job. It's been a strategic decision to ensure nothing petty gets in the way of my advancement.
Smh as a black woman in healthcare, it’s hell being quiet or private at work. It’s when the bullying and micro aggressions start… but ultimately I choose to be private ☺️
@@InPursuitOfFashionFoodandFun exactly ! And in return they play the I’m “unapproachable” card . I’m literally introverted. I’m not here to make friends
I hear you and you have a valid point. But you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. You’re getting the bare minimum from me, whatever else they come up with is out of my control🤷🏾.
A white guy asked me "why do I have a Louis vouitton purse" My response was "cause I can" Another white woman asked me "is your car used". I brought it off the lot, fully paid for, now car payment what's so ever. Her face was so shook. People don't like when black women have nice things. It bothers them deep down inside for whatever reason.
@@Bbmoney244 First off, they have the audacity to ask the question instead of keeping that internal dialogue to themselves. Usually I don’t respond and give them the “if you don’t get the f*ck away from me” stare. That usually works and I don’t get repeat offenders😩😜.
You are right! It does bother them deep down. I was the subject of gossip by one group because of the car I drove and the way I dressed. It was shocking, actually. You work hard to get where you are and to present yourself well in every way. Instead of meeting open arms and recognition for excellence, you, especially as a person of color, are met with disdain.
@@InPursuitOfFashionFoodandFun It’s not an exact science but warming up to my manager a little has helped ease the tension. Not in a personal tell my business and gossip kind of way. More so, smile at her more, always tell her thank you for any feedback that improves my performance and take small liberties to find a reason to laugh with her every so often.
This really resonates with me. I had a principal ask me did I always wear dresses for religious reasons 🤨. No, I just prefer to wear dresses over pants. She then went on to say that they really don't dress up at that school (I was new at the time). I then replied that I didn't consider it dressing up. I've been dressing like this forever. I've learned that I'm going to always be me no matter what.
@@msdiva2847 “Religious reasons”, where do they come up with these things?🤷🏾 Happy you were able to address this issue and continue to show up as your authentic self.
