Personal Style; why no one's opinion should matter more than your own

The other day I posted some pictures on Facebook from a recent weekend excursion with my husband,  these pictures consisted of two dates and two outfits. One casual, one a little dressier.  I loved both ensembles, but I found it interesting how some people commented that I looked better in some outfits instead of others with no explanation as to why.  This annoyed the hell out of me. I mean yes thank you for the compliment, but what you are really complimenting on and responding to you is your own aesthetic, your own sense of comfort and fashion values. And I completely disagreed with their opinion. 

In my opinion all of my outfits had proper fit, were appropriate for the occasion, they covered me up completely, and I felt great in them. How can you judge someone else's style? I define style by; the colors, patterns, and shapes that an individual finds appealing. Maybe if the criticism was more specific like, " you know I don't think that color flatters you or I think that pattern you are wearing is not in proportion to your body", then your opinion would hold some merit and I would listen. But if you are simply commenting on my style, it's simply not necessary and we can agree to disagree. This is just a pet peeve in general of mine. If you are gonna have an opinion on anything please elaborate, state your case, and be specific. And if you do and we still disagree, it's not that I am stating that I am right and your wrong, I am simply stating my opinion is right for me and your opinion is right for you. Is that confusing? 

I have an eclectic sense of fashion and I rarely if ever like to play it safe.  It's not that I dress that over the top, I like wearing clothing that fits and flatters me like the next girl, but I always love to add something a little bit quirky, whimsical and eccentric.  It's what I love and what makes me happy.   My fashion sense continually  evolves,  as does my perception and understanding of what beauty is constantly redefined. I am not sure what it is, but I think there is power in deciding that your opinion is the only one that matters to you. Even if an entire fashion community disagrees with you.  It's not like I have this down to a science or anything, but I have noticed that those days I choose to " get creative" and break the rules and throw something together that pleases me and me alone- I walk a little taller, I laugh a little deeper and interestingly enough get hit on more and get more compliments. That is absolutely not my goal, but it does seem to be a natural byproduct of a healthy happy person. I think it has something to do with self esteem..... No who am I kidding? I know it has everything to do with this. 

I am not one for cliche's and I hate to be rebel for rebellions sake but sometimes I think you just  have to be true to yourself and not listen to all the opinions around you. I have had a funky life, I have been influenced by many different people from very different walks of life and I think my style reflects that.  What does your style reflect?  

Here are some pictures this week that I think capture the essence of what I am talking about. The first is the very beautiful Catherine,  Duchess of Cambridge and the second is an American artist that I love, Marion Peck.