Escape Trepidations

A Time-Machine Ride...

Eary in my escape days I avoided the mall on days where teen girls were most likely to be in roaving packs; weekends and holidays.

Nothing good was going to happen when one of the pack spotted an inconsistancy; heels to high, makeup overdone, overdressed. Once spotted by one, the whole pack could get involved. There would be pointing, jestering, and at worst laughing. I never had this happen, but my over cautious self saw the possibility / danger. 

At our ages (not teen) we need to be even so careful and choose wisely for the situation. I had a Talbots return this past weekend, so did push the envelope. I wore, very trendy, wide leg jeans from Loft, a peasant blouse and ballet flats.

When I tried on the jeans at Loft a few weeks earlier, I was transported back 60 years to time where tie-dye tops and "bell bottom jeans" ruled. Remember those? I started hummping a song from 1967 - "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie.

If you're going to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you're going to San FranciscoYou're gonna meet some gentle people there...

 

So my time-machine trip did not garner any unwanted attention and I ask a fellow shopper to take my photo. She wanted to know where I got the cute ballet flats - validation. 

Reddit on how to wear big jeans:  To style big jeans like a teen girl, balance the loose fit with tight or cropped tops, add cute shoes like ballet flats or sneakers, and finish the look with fun, casual accessories.

What is going-to-be your time-machine outfit? Are you ready to give up your Escape Trepidations. 

Scott Mckenzie - San Francisco (Official HD Video)