What I Wore Wednesday: The Munich Airport

Uh, I don't think we are in Texas anymore.... Europe, is that you?

Living in Munich I am often reminded of either how "American" I am or just the fact that I live a colorful lifestyle. 

Recently, I suddenly felt insecure stepping into the Franz Josef Munich Airport. Wearing gray Converse, faded straight light blue jeans, a green striped shirt, a blue cardigan, and a dark blue jean jacket topped off with a geometric bright scarf I started second guessing my clothing choices. Looking around me all I saw were dark colors and neutral blends. 

My Flight Attire (Running on 4 hours of sleep)

Then my mind started to wonder "Should a 30 year old to carry a Jansport backpack with a strand of dangling solar bears?" The solar beads are from an elementary science class I took my junior year of college. This just shows you how long I've been using this backpack. 

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Junior Year of College

To me, there are only so many clothing options when you are living car-less in a suburb. I walk everywhere. This time my walking commute consisted of a carrying a weekend bag. When I considered my lengthy walk while hauling a stuffed bag (trust me I tried to pack light), I definitely chose comfort over style. 

Color is Art! (Section of Berlin Wall)

When it comes to clothes, even if I were traveling for business, I think I would still sport some cheerful colors. I could totally pull off a coral tailored suit. Life is too short to take too seriously. Wouldn't days be more fun if full color?

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Now don't get me wrong, I love a dark tailored suit on a sharp dressed man but where does uniqueness show? In the tie? Among a crowded airport one could get lose in the sea of black, navy and grey. Not to mention it's summertime? Perhaps the point is to blend in with the crowd. 

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Well if standing out is my point, or maybe it's comfort, then I was successful. Next time I start feeling unsure of my colorful outfits I am going to go stand by the American bound gates. Or maybe... I will continue spreading sunshine among the cloudy skies.

Color is fun!

How are you embracing the colors of the season? Do you still dress up when flying?

Colors are Beautiful,