Delightfully Tacky

Tacky, by definition according to urban dictionary means in bad taste, originated in the rural south but adopted to use nationwide and in urban setting. Other definition includes gaudy, flamboyant, and flashy in apparel. Some defines it as "pimp-like" appearance. You know very well that if someone is overdressed and is just a show off is downright tacky. Some say if you are tacky, you definitely be on the Jersey shore. I haven't seen the show, but I guess by labeling it as tacky, it most probably too much for me to handle.

Nothing against tackiness, because I am sure I have those moments that I was or am or will be tacky, it just tickled my imagination a little bit after experiencing a "tacky-moment" looking at some pictures online. I mean, wearing a translucent blouse with a black bra is just downright tacky. Using hanging blouses on top of a cami is so 1980's. I can't blame them if they are stuck in that generation, it is a fashion statement, you dress that way regardless of whether it is tacky or not.


True that it shows how brave the person is when it comes to fashion statement, I hope the tackiness stays here and not extend the tackiness in terms of socializing with other people, or when talking because this is more appropriately termed as trashy.

Again, I am not judging anyone, in fact, I support anyone who would wear a platform shoes as high as five inches with a net stockings and ruffled pink skirt and a white bikini tops along the Vegas strip and cheer for them, it is a delight to see. Who wouldn't notice you? It is hard to miss.

Alright, I hear some of you, I guess we can also term it as "vintage" but guess what, no matter how "vintage" we might look, feel, think, act, it would be conflicting to say a tacky individual can also be termed as classy. I really did have a very "vintage" clothing, by that I meant, a blouse from the 1960's literally! I loved it and worn it a lot and sewn it so it won't fall apart. It's just that one day, being vintage isn't really my thing and that the message I am trying to send to the people around me is really not the reflection of me. So, I quit wearing those and tried something else. More solid colors, less print and quieter appearance. I noticed people  liked to be around me because I look more approachable and believe it or not, thought I am classy. Well, I can perfect that look over and over, now that I am older, I guess it is the society and its culture who will judge whether they view you as someone who is classy, flamboyant, tacky, or just plain trashy. Not an issue, I accept who I come across with because just like what Lady Gaga said: "You are born this way." :)