There used to be a time where it was frowned upon to do something that others didn't feel was normal. Only certain dress styles, certain hair colors, and certain people in general were accepted as normal. What a boring time that must have been.
As time has passed, people who want to express themselves through their appearance has become more accepted. I started my experimental expression when I was a teenager many years ago. I found an interest in wearing blue eye shadow. It was a simple thing to do and not very many young ladies were wearing it. As I got older, I enjoyed very curly hair and had mine permed many times.
I also started to die my hair and kept it bright blonde. I also wore more feminine clothing back then too like skirts. These days, I enjoy a more relaxed look but still fun. I don't spend hours anymore trying to look gorgeous. And depending on where I am going of course depicts my dress style, such as going to work. But I like that I am able to dye my hair a noticeable red color if I want to and still be accepted at work.
Being able to express ones self through appearance is healthy in my opinion and my niece in the picture above will agree. It's not about wanting or needing to be noticed in anyway. Our personalities just feel the need to shine through with what we wear and look like. I believe that many of us who do express our personalities through what others might say is not normal, are artistic. We use our bodies as an artistic canvas to show our likes and style. Whether it is our hair color, tattoos, clothes or whatever.
Self expression through appearance is just a fun way to enjoy a somewhat hectic life. If what we do or wear offends you, we don’t mean to. We are just like any other person, with just more pizazz and color.
Until next time, have a wonderful day and God bless.