“I see Paris, I see France, I see…”

“I see Paris, I see France, I see…”
Yes, we have all heard it. But why, oh why, do I see your underpants? There is a reason they are called underpants, underwear, undergarments, undies – it means “under”. Undies constitute a whole range of things, but if it is meant as foundation wear to cover your lady parts – then ‘under’ is where it belongs. We are going to concentrate on your upper lady parts in this installment.

I saw a show once where a young woman was searching for an outfit for a job interview. The “fashion expert” dressed her as if she were on a sitcom. Topping things off, the ‘expert’ put her in a spaghetti-strap top that fully exposed her bra straps. The ‘expert’ then said, “That’s okay – that’s acceptable style now.” Um, no it’s not. Did the lady get the job? Shockingly, No! Perhaps it was because she showed up with her underwear hanging out.

Would you show up for an interview wearing a see-through top, for all the world to see your pretty pink and blue flowered magic push-up wonder-bra? No, of course not. Why? Because: (Pick one or more) 1. It’s ridiculous looking. 2. You do not want to advertise that you utilize a magic push-up wonder-bra. 3. The potential employer would probably not appreciate it. 4. The other ladies in the workplace definitely would not appreciate it (can you hear murmuring and/or snickering at the water cooler – it’s about you). 5. It is not professional / sensible / classy / modest / attractive / put-together. 6. You will Not get the job. It makes you look: 1. Cheap. 2. Un-couth. 3. Un-professional. 4. Immature. 5. Tacky. 6. Like a tart. Chances are, you are not a tart or a cast member of a sitcom. And chances are that you have some sort of common sense. That is a Great starting point.

I like common sense. It solves so many problems! 1. If your top is see-through, then you Must wear a camisole to cover whatever is holding those lady parts. The cami then looks like it is part of the sheer top. 2. If your top is a spaghetti strap, do not let your bra straps hang around outside. We have all stood in line behind some teenager whose straps are shouting “look at me”. Unfortunately, most straps tend to be grungy, faded, dirty looking, stretched out – nasty. A little lace shrug or a cute bolero really takes an outfit to a ‘finished’ look. Because, honestly, were you ‘finished’ with your undies exposed? 3. Yes, you can wear a strapless bra. I don’t favor them because I see too many gals yanking up on them so important body parts don’t fall out. It is never pretty to see a woman squirming around whilst tugging at the top of a strapless bra. It is just a much better, and safer, look if you have a little coverlet so you don’t have to worry about where your lady parts are migrating.

No matter how pretty your underwear might be, I don’t need to see it. Neither does a stranger walking down the street, the teenage boy next door, or the Mother of the teenage boy next door (not to mention your sweet Grandparents who Really don’t want to see it!) So, take your good common sense and present yourself as a 'finished' fashion plate every day.

That is why The Closet Fairy is here – to make you look amazing. Each week we will focus on something different. Let me know if you have any questions or comments, or would like to see a specific area addressed.

God Bless you richly. I know that He has blessed me!