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- The jeans worn by a waitress in Indiana
Most years I try to do an Independence Day paper doll or paper doll outfit. I didn’t want to give up that tradition this year. So, here’s my Independence Day paper doll. (Halloween might be my next most common paper doll holiday.)
Last month, I found myself at the University of Indiana campus during their new student orientations. I was not there for student orientation, but the bustling atmosphere provided me with an opportunity to observe clothing trends among students, which I always enjoy. Cropped shirts paired with high-waisted jeans and frayed hems seemed to be popular.
The jeans are based on a pair worn by a waitress at a place where I was eating lunch one day. I don’t think she noticed me sketching her pants which is good, because that might be been kinda awkward for both of us.
On this Independence Day, I find myself wrestling with mixed feelings towards the United States. It’s a scary time for a lot of people and a lot of them are very close to me.
However, despite the current political climate, I want the USA to be better and I believe it can be. I think most people are basically decent. Unfortunately, I also study history, so I know that decent people can and will do horrible things to each other.
Anyway, I am desperately trying to be optimistic about the future. So, I thought I would do my 4th of July paper doll as usual. I couldn’t quite bring myself to be as patriotic as I sometimes am, so stars were my compromise.
I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable day in the USA today however you celebrate (or don’t) or a pleasant Tuesday wherever you may be.
By the way, I’ve started numbering these paper dolls to avoid the hassle of coming up with titles. This particular creation is number 4, for those of you who are keeping track.
I’ll need 31 if I get one up every day in July. We shall see!