I've been noticing lately that whenever I wear something with a stain or slight discoloration, even if it's barely noticeable, I just feel kinda off all day. Like, I know logically no one's probably staring at that tiny coffee spot on my sleeve, but it still bugs me. On the other hand, my friend literally doesn't care—he'll rock a ketchup stain like it's a fashion statement, lol. Curious if you guys are more like me or my friend on this one?
"Like, I know logically no one's probably staring at that tiny coffee spot on my sleeve, but it still bugs me."
Haha, totally relate to this. Reminds me of when I had a dentist appointment and spilled a bit of toothpaste foam on my shirt right before leaving the house. It was barely noticeable, but I swear I felt self-conscious the entire time in the waiting room. Logically, I knew no one cared (they're probably more worried about their own teeth!), but still...it just threw off my whole vibe for the day.
I get what you're saying, but honestly, at a dentist's office no one's noticing your shirt. I've gone in with way worse stains (hello, spaghetti sauce...) and still managed to chat comfortably with the receptionist. Confidence goes a long way, stains or not.
"Confidence goes a long way, stains or not."
I get your point, but doesn't it depend on the situation? Like, at the dentist's office, sure, maybe no one's paying attention... but what about a job interview or a first date? I know personally, even a small stain can make me feel super self-conscious. Do you think the setting makes a difference in how much clothing stains affect your confidence?
I totally get what you're saying about context. For me, if I'm just running errands or going to a casual appointment, a small stain isn't a big deal—I mean, who hasn't spilled coffee on themselves at some point? But yeah, for something like a job interview or meeting someone new, even a tiny spot can really throw me off my game. It's not even about others noticing; it's more about how it affects my mindset and confidence level.
