No More V-Neck Shirts!

I remember being at the mall one day during the summer after college graduation. I was picking up a birthday gift for someone when I noticed a black v-neck t-shirt with a real edgy design on sale for $7.

What a steal, I thought.

Aside from the bargain, I had never entered v-neck territory before and thought it might be an interesting way to switch things up and reinvent myself. So the upcoming Friday night I threw it on and got ready to head out for a night in the city.

I hadn’t moved into my apartment yet and was still living at home with my parents and younger sister. Luckily, on my way out the door my sister took one look and… well, I’ve never seen her laugh so hard. I’m talking tears, lack of oxygen, she was outright hysterical.

Apparently, I couldn’t pull off the v-neck. I looked ridiculous and despite the great value and the cool design, it just wasn’t meant to be. I was fortunate to get called out but all too often we come across situations where we’re forcing a square peg into a circle. We wish it would work but in the back of our minds we know something just isn't right.

So take a second and think, are you forcing a v-neck with anything in your life? Don't be afraid to play the cards you’re dealt.