You’ve Got To Stop Wearing Such Loud Colors My White Boss Said

So I fell back on blacks, greys, beiges, and browns until I could no longer recognize myself

Nov 03, 2023

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a woman in a red dress sitting on the grass — Photo by Thiago Ferreira on Unsplash

In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and working from home, I gathered all my work attire, placed them in a large bag, and donated them to local charities. For some of my friends, it seemed like an impulsive move, but for me, it was long overdue. As I plowed through my wardrobe looking for a colorful top to …

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