Decent clothing

Recently, I spent one whole weeks worrying for nothing, all because of a comment my boss had made. I had been asked to host a meeting with some overseas guests, and since it was my first time doing this, I wanted to give it my absolute best. I meticulously prepared the agenda, rehearsed my notes, and visualized how I would carry myself confidently. Everything seemed under control until the day before the meeting, when my boss made a comment about wearing “decent clothing.”

At that moment, my mind went into overdrive. I immediately wondered if she had noticed my skimpy attire at work, or my naughty doing during work? Maybe the outfits I usually wore that were perhaps a little daring. I started second-guessing every outfit I wore to work but nothing match. My thoughts were a jumble of worry, anticipation, and self-consciousness.

I even turned to my closest colleague for advice, hoping for some reassurance. Her suggestions helped slightly, no thong, no G-string, no Lace Bra but the anxiety lingered (she knows). Eventually, I realized that the only way to put my mind at ease was to go directly to my boss and clarify what was expected.

Once I knew it was just a matter of wearing a formal outfit, nothing casual like a corporate tee or ordinary pants, relief washed over me.

Looking back, I realized I had wasted a whole week worrying about something that could have been cleared up with a simple question. The experience taught me a valuable lesson: perhaps I should trust myself and be more confident in my bold choices, rather than doubting or second-guessing them.

P.S, I might MIA for half a year as I am quite packed for the 2nd half of the year.