Descriptive Essay About My Dress

Perfect: adj. \ˈpər-fikt\ 1. Entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings, is the first definition you find on dictionary.com for the word (perfect). Is this actually possible to attain? Has anyone actually ever been perfect? Or is it all in the eye of the beholder? These questions are asked by almost every girl, as we dream to one day reach the unattainable. This is especially true at the tender age of fifteen, where nothing seems to be going right with our bodies and everything is changing in us. This poem stresses the fact that as everyone realizes how unrealistic this dream is, the knowledge makes no difference to the wish. Marisa de los Santos comments on this in her poem “Perfect Dress”. The use of verbose imagery,

This piece has a woman looking at her reflection in a shattered mirror, the bold text reads, ‘You Are Not Yourself.’ I chose to discuss this piece first because of its relevance to our most recent reading, The Last Time I Wore A Dress, by Daphne Scholinski. It encapsulates the stereotype that society has created for what is considered appropriate and inappropriate for someone to identify as a female. Throughout the book, Daphne struggles with her gender identity, she writes, “It was the doctors who came up with the idea that I was “an inappropriate female” – that my mouthy ways were a sign of deep unease in my female nature and that if I learned tips about eyeliner and foundation, I’d be a lot better off” (Scholinski 6). In our lecture about

When I woke up from my nap, it was already 11:00 pm! Why does time go by so fast when you don’t want it to? I got up and went to my vanity. On the vanity, lay an old picture of my Dad in his uniform. I miss him very much. I put on the gorgeous necklace he gave me when I was 9. Knowing that if anything bad happens, he is there.

of a girl who was misunderstood. Throughout her childhood and young adulthood, Daphne struggled with identifying with her feelings. Daphne was constantly searching for an answer to why she felt different. Daphne wanted to “fit in” but she knew she was unconventional. The different labels she was given through out her psychiatric stay stuck with her and left a scar of how she was once perceived.

In the “Perfect dress” by Marisa de los Santos, Marisa describes how women view themselves. Women are never satisfied with their appearance, always wanting what they do not already have. Marisa explains the significance of a beautiful dress to a woman on low self-esteem. She taught us that when we learn to see the beauty in what we have, nothing can stop us from feeling untouchable.

Today was my sixteenth birthday, but no one seemed to notice. I spent all day slouching around school, in every class, and at home. I thought today would be different since

and brush my long brunette hair. I put some light makeup on and throw a pair of skinny jeans with a blue t-shirt.

I would recommend that CCL create a policy regarding Accounts Receivables immediately. The method for determining the bad debt amount should be determined by CCL management. Methods such a percentage of sales or a percentage of Account Receivables can be used. Whichever method is chosen, it should be consistent from year to year and the amount should be reasonable.

People resort to many things when they want to escape from something oppressive. Many will resort to fantasies to free themselves from the harshness of reality. Living in a false sense of reality ensures that a person does not have to face her own problems. In the short story, “The Dress” by Marta Jara, Jara develops the idea that a person’s will to escape may be driven by her isolation and imprisonment. When an individual is isolated and lonely she could become desperate and dominated by the thought and need for attention. She may become willing to go extreme lengths to be noticed and to ultimately escape.

Elaine breathed softly as she stared at her reflection. She was wearing a barmaid dress and although it was too revealing for her taste, it did not bother her as she had important things to worry about. She stood from the chair she was sitting in; however, she did not exit the room. Instead, she applied a light hand of powder on her skin and pinched her cheeks to add some color to her pale face.

It was a typical Wednesday morning. I was getting ready for school and I was going to be wearing my very authentic shoes that I bought from Nordstrom. Today was going to be an amazing day because my family said we could go hiking after school. So I got ready and head downstairs to eat my breakfast. Today I had pancakes with some strawberries on the side. I ate my breakfast with delicacy because I just got my braces but I was so hungry, I basically devoured all my food. Then the time 7:45 am beeped on my watch which meant it was time for me to head to school. I picked up my backpack and catched the bus.

The low-­cut bodice of the woman’s enormous, trailing gown was made of pale green silk, its waist ending in a deep V shape. Her draping sleeves gently brushed the floating skirt as she walked. The skirt was made up of countless layers, decorated with ropes of green fabric and processions of pink roses. The lady’s powdered white hair rose in an elaborate tower above her head, only letting a few corkscrew curls fall down to her

It was a sunny morning in California,it was also my 15th birthday.I got out of bed and did my morning routine. I opened my closet to chose what I should where today, I found a dress that was white until your stomach and then was purple with a flow free bottom.I matched some white flats with my dress and headed downstairs.I greeted my mom “Good morning mom.” I noticed that dad was nowhere near by. “Mom where's dad ?” “ Honey something urgent came up so your dad had to step out.How about we get some breakfast from dunkin.” I nodded my head so we stepped out the house.When we arrived I ordered a glazed donut,mom got herself a chocolate sprinkle donut and got dad a pumpkin spice donut.We finished up eating and headed home.

The coolness of the bar stool has long since passed from the time I sat down half an hour ago. My fingers tingle from sitting on them for far too long, and I 've become chair shaped and must stretch my aching joints, soon. Nevertheless, I remain seated like a scolded child. As I fidget, waiting for my lecture to end, my clothed feet slip over the footrest. Though I keep my head low, my spontaneous eyes pursue Alice as she paces the length of the kitchen and its interconnecting living room. Alice, my best friend, who acts more like my mother than my friend.

What is Fashion? Fashion is a general term used to describe a style of clothing or practice used by people around the world. Fashion refers to anything that is a trend. Self-presentation is the most direct noticeable marker of fashion. Throughout history we have seen many changes in clothing, from the color, to the material used to make it. We have also seen the style in which clothing is made change drastically. Fashion communicates meanings that have individual and social significance. Society, cultures, gender and even political authority have impacted fashion over the years. Clothing styles characterize certain designs which represent the culture that wears the clothing. Designers continue to try to direct their ideas to a transforming