Here's an area of where I'm not sure most of the misunderstanding
falls, because of my Asperger's or because I'm just a guy. I'm not really big
on fashion, even in movies premiers or runaways; although I did like fashion movies like "The Devil Wears
Prada" and "Zoolander". Dr. Temple Grandin wears cowgirl outfits
and she looks great! When I was younger, I always thought I had a fashion sense, but I think
I might have been sorely wrong. I always thought I was so well dressed that
many of the other kids in school were just jealous; or so I thought. I did have
second thoughts when all the girls just wanted to "be my friend" so I
wasn't sure if it was the clothes or the person. As the art major that I was, I
wanted to make sure I dressed for the part - especially in college. I mean, I
was the president of the art club and I felt like I had to dress like I was the
president...of course, later that next year I met a young beautiful woman who
had a whole different opinion of my wardrobe, because let's face it...most of
my clothes looked like I could have been Sheldon's twin brother from "the Big
Bang Theory"!
When Jaimee came on to the scene, I think
my mother was the happiest because she had been trying for years to get me to
try new and better clothing, but I wouldn't have any of that! Jaimee pretty
much raided my drawers and cleaned through my outfits. With my Asperger's, this
did bother me a great deal, but I did learn to appreciate the effort she put in
and with the new look; it made me feel better. In a small way, I let her do
this because I loved her very much and I wanted to make her happy by making me
look better (or handsome in this case). Jaimee was nice enough to let me keep a
few things that meant something personal to me, but everything else had to go!
For the dating year of 1989, a change in wardrobe was a grueling time, but I think it
was something that had to be done.
Honestly, this has been a battle that
Jaimee and I have had with the twins as well. Christen hasn't been as bad
because she likes to get new clothes and loves to go shopping with Jaimee;
Sarah, however, is completely different. Her wardrobe is
extremely limited because there are a only few outfits she can feel
comfortable in. The texture can be a deal breaker for Sarah and even the color.
Green is both her and mine favorite color, but Sarah would rather wear mostly
green outfits if she could. She is trying to open up a little more too
different styles and colors. I think this has to do with her maturity and
knowing that college is coming soon. I'm proud of both the girls for opening up
to the fashion sense that Jaimee has and her skills to make them look good. I
know she has worked hard on them.
Currently, my fashion has hit a few new
issues, my age, body shape and finances. As a teacher, I'm required wear
slacks, a nice shirt like a polo or button shirt and comfortable shoes.
(Fridays, we get to wear jeans!) I pretty much stick close to the dress code,
but I will admit that I tend to wear the same shirts and pants from week to
week and you can guess what ends up happening...they wear out! Sadly, I don't
always pay close attention to the condition of my clothes; that's where Jaimee
steps in again. Clothes’ shopping has never been an event I've looked forward too.
Jaimee tends to drag me into the stores to find replacement clothes for all the
other clothes that sport the ones with holes in them. I know she just wants me
to look good and not some complete dork, of course with my Asperger's, I really
don't care what anyone thinks anyway...except my wife. I do try to look
handsome for her because she's worth it.
Song of Inspiration [Check it out on
iTunes or Android!]:
Song: "More Beautiful You"
Artist: Jonny Diaz
Album: More Beautiful You
I know this is more about female looks and
fashion, but I believe the general message is still the same. Enjoy the video
to my song of inspiration.
And here is the Sheldon Cooper fashion
trend that was a lot like mine!
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