When I meet people for the first time and tell them I’m a fashion designer, they tend to do one of two things. They either immediately look down at what I’m wearing, or look down at what they’re wearing. When they look at me, I don’t give an excuse for why I’m not dressed fashionably.

When they look at themselves, they immediately become embarrassed and often apologize for not having dressed better. “I would have dressed better if I knew I would be meeting a fashion designer today!” is what I often hear and respond with, “Don’t worry about it. I’m probably the last person judging your clothes.” The longer I’m in fashion, the more tolerance I have for different types of dress.

When I meet people for the first time and tell them I’m a fashion designer, they tend to do one of two things. They either immediately look down at what I’m wearing, or look down at what they’re wearing. When they look at me, I don’t give an excuse for why I’m not dressed fashionably.

When they look at themselves, they immediately become embarrassed and often apologize for not having dressed better. “I would have dressed better if I knew I would be meeting a fashion designer today!” is what I often hear and respond with, “Don’t worry about it. I’m probably the last person judging your clothes.” The longer I’m in fashion, the more tolerance I have for different types of dress.