tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post8632513261298057932..comments2024-03-27T00:14:01.220-07:00Comments on Wendelin's Blog: Yanking Weeds From My Garden of Worthiness (Or, Edgar Dress Story #3)Wendelin Van Draanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-62863644692095903182014-01-25T08:51:37.738-08:002014-01-25T08:51:37.738-08:00My mom sometimes tells me that a look nice or that...My mom sometimes tells me that a look nice or that I am pretty. But she never says it a lot. And she has always told me that looks aren't everything, and that you can't judge people by their looks. I have a lot more important thing to think about than the way I look. Having a good personality makes you more attractive to other people. <br /><br />But as long as you are happy with who you are, that is the most important thing. It shouldn't matter what other people think. And as cliche as that sounds, it's true. <br /><br />And Wendelin, you look amazing in that dress! I can't believe she said that. That was really mean. But it's great that you got it anyways, despite what she said. and it's a gorgeous dress too! <br /><br /><br /><br />Gabrielle Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-20115464762991505492014-01-21T17:13:43.700-08:002014-01-21T17:13:43.700-08:00That is a gorgeous dress. I can't believe it w...That is a gorgeous dress. I can't believe it was $29!<br /><br />My parents are usually not too horrible about my appearance. Although there was one time when my mom had knitted me a sweater, and then I tried it on and it looked horrible. I said it was too small, and she said, "Well, maybe it's <i>you</i>." Unsurprisingly, I was...miffed.<br /><br />Normally I don't care that much about how I look. There are advantages to going to an all-girls' high school with a uniform requirement. RowAnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186373604419841682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-72960290514611294182014-01-20T11:10:43.426-08:002014-01-20T11:10:43.426-08:00The number of times I have worn converse with a lo...The number of times I have worn converse with a long dress... :D It feels weird but once you tell yourself to be confident about it you feel unstoppable. A long dress is not going to stop me from climbing a fence if I need to.<br /><br />Trust me I might have some of the least supportive parents. I'm pretty sure my mom cant go through a conversation without criticizing some part of my appearance at least 5 times. Ive gotten used to it but it still hurts of course, everytime. There's not a lot i can ddo though so I try to block it out but i get angry easily so sometimes its hard.<br /><br />Wendelin THAT DRESS IS SO PERFECT ON YOU I seriously have no idea why that woman thought you shouldn't get it. It shows all your beautiful qualities and the shoes show a little bit of your qualities on the inside :)<br /><br />Your own opinion is the only one that matters in some situations...<br />I'm glad you didn't listen to her and still wore the dress because nothing would've suited you better! <br /><br />And to everyone who has criticizing parents it's okay because I'm pretty sure it's their job and I love you all <3<br /><br />--YusaYusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336152552714339539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-49838147221792661852014-01-20T08:56:18.180-08:002014-01-20T08:56:18.180-08:00The dress is nice, but I love the shoes--and I rea...The dress is nice, but I love the shoes--and I really hope you had unmatched socks in bright colors! =)<br /><br />Comfortable shoes are much more important than a flashy dress. *nodding* I mean, what if you have to chase after a fleeing villain or something?<br /><br />-- RyanRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243706924573005381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-61810129148043208332014-01-20T07:23:51.594-08:002014-01-20T07:23:51.594-08:00When I saw the picture of you I honestly stopped a...When I saw the picture of you I honestly stopped and just went wow because you look stunning. I think that dress is my favorite Edgar dress by far. I still can't believe found five dresses for $29 dollars. That still amazes me. <br /><br />I have to agree with you Wendelin because I don't ever hear from my parents how pretty I look. They always tell my sisters but never me. I always hear how smart I am or creative, but never pretty. And to be honest this really hurt my self-esteem but I after going to a camp this summer and one classmate paying me a really nice compliment I am starting to get over it. My mom used to say that I need to dress more girly, more dresses and skirts and less jeans and shirts, and I think what she was saying was that she would see me as prettier if I dress more like a stereotypical girl. In middle school I didn't really care if I was pretty or not, but in high school I think I did more. Now in my senior year I am learning more to accept myself for who I am and I am really wishing that I did that earlier on because I think high school would have been a better experience. <br /><br />Oh and I love the shoes. Converse are what I wear even with dresses. <br /><br />KylieKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837543024870687967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-9325500094395401282014-01-19T20:43:59.013-08:002014-01-19T20:43:59.013-08:00Wow. That dress is stunning. And I love the shoes ...Wow. That dress is stunning. And I love the shoes and how it looks like there's a racing stripe down the side (I'm assuming there's not actually one).<br /><br />It's nice to have a friend who can give honest feedback on clothes (on the <i>clothes</i>, not on <i>you</i>), especially if they can help steer you towards something that will work for you (see the other Edgar dress story). But so many women tear each other down instead of building each other up.<br /><br />It's interesting that your parents focusing their praise on your achievements rather than your appearance made you worry more about your appearance; I've seen some articles circulating recently suggesting that we all stop praising girls for their looks and focus on the stuff that really matters, but I guess as long as society continues to place so much emphasis on looks, girls will worry regardless.<br /><br />I don't know when I gained self-confidence (I know I thought I was pretty ugly in elementary school), but I think (hope?) I would react the same way you did if something similar happened to me now. I'd love to hear what some of your younger readers have to say about this topic.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743674350647517445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-19783132467331952152014-01-19T20:43:39.638-08:002014-01-19T20:43:39.638-08:00Wendelin, you are gorgeous, outside AND in!Wendelin, you are gorgeous, outside AND in!Penny Wadhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591677358408527297noreply@blogger.com