I’ve been a tomboy for most of my life: my uniform of choice a sweatshirt a denim skirt and a tichel. My kids will soon be in shidduchim. While I do know how to clean up for a simchah and how to dress professionally I do not look like the women of my community who go grocery shopping fully made-up and wearing what I consider a Shabbos outfit. I’ve been accused of wearing slippers to go grocery shopping which I will neither confirm nor deny.
I fear that my failure to conform with the socially accepted fashion program will kill shidduchim for my kids who actually do conform more with my community.
Do I torture myself through their dating years in essence not being authentically myself or just say “This is who I am” and possibly risk having my kids lose out on matches with the types of families they want because I’m selfish.
Happy in Slippers
Fancytown USA
Dear Happy in Slippers
How about a pair of fancy slippers? Then everyone would be happy.
