Heavy Metal Lightning.

voltee ♦ December 5, 2010 ♦ 4 Comments

Item: Skirt Color/Fabric: Gold. cotton/polyester/steel- yes, steel!! Designer: David Meister Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 5
Tonight I had the honor of going to a work party! Dare I say that I had fun? Indeed, I did! I know that many people out there probably cringe at the idea of the work or office Christmas Party. But I happen to work with some really beautiful people, and I know that we would be friends even if we didn’t work together. We danced and laughed and had a wonderful time.
I wish, though, that I had not been a coward. At the last minute, I did not wear my Tiny Hat with the feathers.
I feared that it might cause unnecessary drama, and I did not want unnecessary drama. Seriously, though, how much drama could one Tiny Hat cause?
I have never been brave. It’s a problem.
So I started thinking about the first, and only other Holiday Party we’ve had since I was working at the gym. It was during my first year of working there, and I had only been there for a few months. I didn’t really know anyone that well yet, so I felt extra nervous.
I spent countless hours trying to decide what to wear, and finally decided on this metallic skirt, and a red blouse that I have already written about (here). Festive!
I love the heft of this skirt. It is weighty- there is substance, for sure. Now I know why; because it’s made with actual metal. But before I thought it was just because it’s full.
Sometimes for me it’s all about how clothes feel. There’s just something that makes my smile a little more secretive when I’m wearing something like a weighty skirt. I think it makes me feel more like a woman.
Most of the time when I’m watching movies that have period costumes I’m wondering what those gowns would feel like to wear. My favorite example is Kate Winslet in Titanic. I am fascinated by her wardrobe in that movie. I love the sound that the red beaded dress makes when she is running. You can just tell that that is a weighty dress and that it felt amazing to wear.
I wish that we still did things like “dress” for dinner every night, or wore hoops beneath our skirts.
That’s why I take every opportunity I can to wear a skirt or a dress.
That, and the fact that I wear sweatpants every day to work.
Again I digress. I loved my festive outfit for that Christmas party. This skirt always kind of reminds me of the Degas Little Dancer sculpture, so it makes me feel a little bit more magical than usual.
The best part of the party was getting to hang out with Annie and her boyfriend Rob. Annie was the reason that I even started to work for the gym, and we became close friends really quickly. I would never have thought that such a friendship could come from a work situation, and yet somehow it happened. And thank goodness. I would never have survived without Annie, and I don’t know what I would do without her in my life.
The night ended early, and rather abruptly. There was apparently some undisclosed shrimp in the food, and Annie is very allergic and got really sick.
It was such a nice party until then!
I would never have thought that night, though, that I would be doing what I do now for the company. Sometimes I still think it’s crazy. I’m incredibly fortunate to have been given such opportunities, and so thankful to have such a great team to work work with.
However, I just can’t help but look back with longing on the days when I stayed home and wrote all day long. Eventually, that’s where I’d like to be again. Maybe when I’m 70…
As much as I do like this skirt, I haven’t worn it much more than that night. It isn’t the most flattering length on me- it’s a tad too long. But it’s not like anything else that I own, so that’s a good reason to keep. Right?