Why One Woman Decided To Wear The Same Dress For 100 Days Straight

All Eyes On Her

The glances and whispered conversations were starting to get to her. She could feel their eyes as she walked through the hallways and classrooms. Girls covered their mouths to hide their giggles, and she knew for sure that all eyes were on her.

It wouldn’t be long now. Soon, she’d have to explain herself.

Little did she know that her decision would stir controversy worldwide. Everyone had the same questions, and she’d surprise them when she finally answered them.

A New Job, A New Dress

Julia Mooney is a 34-year-old art teacher. She had just started a new job at the William Allen Middle School in Moorestown, New Jersey. Her outfit had been chosen carefully for her first day.

But she could never have known that the pebble-gray Jazmenia dress, indeed herself, would create such a stir.

Starting a new job is always exciting and nerve-wracking, but she felt so much more this time. The more she thought about how they would scrutinize her, the more she felt on edge.

Perfect Fit

After struggling with her two toddlers to get them ready for school, Julia headed off to her first day in her new dress. It had cost her a hefty $50, but she was ecstatic to find out that it fitted her perfectly.

Maybe she had been nervous about nothing.

Everything was starting well — or so she thought. She introduced herself to her 6th and 7th-grade students, and there were no problems. But she hadn’t been ready for the temperature rise.

Heating Up

“Oh no… I’m sweating! The horror!” Julia thought as she began to realize her predicament. She tried to cool herself under the air conditioner, but it didn’t seem to be helping.

Julia’s face began to flush with embarrassment as she tried to fan herself with a book to keep cool. Still, she continued with her lessons, trying desperately not to think about the heat, which had already passed the 90-degree mark.

First Impression

Each ring of the bell brought new students and new introductions. Julia knew that she only had one chance to make a first impression.

But as each 13-year-old walked through the door, Julia began to think she was making an impression – not one she was hoping for. Finally, the school day ended, and Julia felt a sense of relief wash over her.

She dashed to her car with a bright red face, and her dress stuck to her back like wet cheesecloth.

At least tomorrow was another day, she thought tearfully. When she arrived home, she washed her dress in the sink and hung it out to dry in the warm evening breeze.