QuoteRather than be critical, maybe turning it around and acknowledging the courage it takes to step out, especially when you are not soft enough on the edges, would be good.
I embodied that courage 40 years ago. So, I know it well. And I made more than one fashion faux pas, so I know what it is to err too. I merely note that if you choose to wear attention-attracting clothing, you will attract attention. If your purpose is simply to procure some food, atypical fashion choices might not serve that mission. If your purpose is to have people look and linger in looking, she succeeded.
I understand that your position is the popular one at Susan's, so I'm not surprised that you wrote what you did.