I’ve been told that I’ve been fighting a losing battle with my prom posts and that’s probably true. I don’t think that some parents care nor understand what looks best, but I want to talk about something related since it’s cold outside. Would you please make sure that the babies have a decent coat? Pretty please?
I was at the Capitol the other day and saw a young lady dressed for some kind of special occasion. She was wearing a cocktail dress, cute little sandals and (cue a scratched vinyl record here) a Nike coat. Not one of the dressier ones from their collection, but one that she would wear on a regular school day. I’m glad the baby was covered up. It was better than being cold on a 40 degree day.
I’ve noticed this with little girls going to daddy-daughter dances, with girls going to quinceaneras, young ladies going to winter formals as well as women going to holiday soirées. This is happening in every age group.
Something is better than nothing when it’s as cold as it is (we are currently in a cold snap) so if that’s all you have, please wear it. However, most of you reading this have the financial resources to buy whatever you want, so spend a few coins on a nice coat for the chilluns and for yourself.
Men and boys are doing it, too. If the young man isn’t wearing a suit for a special occasion, make sure he has a nice coat to wear. Chances are many of you have a village full of family and friends who have more than one coat in their closets. They would be happy to loan little Susie or Chuck a coat for the high school dance, so don’t be afraid to ask. If you don’t have a village and you know me, please let me know so I can help. I know plenty of generous people who would be happy to assist.
It’s all about priorities. If you’re spending a grip on some shoes your young people are going to outgrow, shouldn’t you add a decent coat to that list, too? Buy it larger so they’ll have a few years maybe. When you take the time to select a nice coat, think of it as putting the cherry on top of a banana split. It’s the perfect complement. Also, people will see that Nike coat before they see that beautiful dress or suit, so give them something to see!
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