Since starting university, every time a new year arrives, I gift myself something special to say thank you to my past self and to look forward to the new year with more motivation. Gifts like a delicate planner, high heels, or a designer lipstick may seem ordinary, but for me as a girl back then, they were all significant treasures.
These gifts symbolize the transition from girlhood to womanhood, marking a ceremonial start to new beginnings.
In 2020, I am immensely grateful for the appreciation and support from various mentors, which gave me the opportunity to embrace multiple roles—becoming a mother of two while also having opportunities to teach and share my stories on stage.
This time, I prepared a special gift for myself: a customized shirt. The reason is that I recalled a story I read about a girl who, after being accepted into her dream school, was rewarded by her parents with a tailored uniform. In that relatively challenging era, wearing a custom uniform to school brought immense happiness to the girl.
This is also why I chose a customized shirt this year. Beyond being a wife and mother, I am also myself. Being able to wear clothes I love, create my own style, and have a good mood for the day is something every beauty-loving woman dreams of!
You might wonder, "With so many clothing options, why choose a customized shirt?"
Here are a few reasons:
1. At 155 cm tall, it is super difficult for me to find formal wear; it's often either too big or I have to shop in the children's section.
2. As I venture into entrepreneurship and teaching, I want to project a neat and polished image.
3. After giving birth to my second child in March 2020, I have the gift of a persistent little belly and a wider pelvis, which makes me need to buy new clothes (even though I wanted to buy them myself! XD).
After consulting friends with relevant experiences, I want to thank Leader Tailor for letting me experience my first custom shirt!
On that day, Heidi took my measurements. For my first custom shirt experience, I learned that measuring isn’t just about waist and chest sizes; arm lengths and wrist measurements also need to be taken for each side to ensure the most comfortable fit for the client.
When selecting fabric, adjustments are made based on skin tone, dressing habits, and common occasions. To find the fabric I liked, I asked Heidi to bring out at least ten different fabrics. With each piece, I bombarded her with questions like: "Will this color make me look darker? Is this material breathable? Since I have a petite frame, is this fabric sturdy enough?"
After much deliberation and questioning, I finally chose a fabric with a white base featuring alternating yellow and blue stripes. The delicate yellow stripes paired with bold blue stripes bring a bit of cuteness and playfulness to an otherwise simple look, mirroring my personality of finding joy in everyday life. Every person and every piece of clothing has its highlights and uniqueness.
During our conversation, I learned that Leader Tailors has been operating for nearly 43 years, initially serving European and American business professionals in hotels. In the late 1990s, as social attitudes shifted, the clientele and customization styles began to change, and there was growing demand for custom suits among the general public. After Heidi joined the team, they also started serving women, aiming to share this craftsmanship and help women find the most suitable clothing that allows them to express their unique qualities in both everyday life and formal settings.
Once I received my shirt, I wore it not only while sharing on stage but also when going out with my husband for work meetings and attending book clubs, symbolizing that I carry the wonderful blessings of the new year with me! Thank you, Heidi, for your attentive service and patiently answering my many basic questions, helping me choose a shirt that holds special meaning.
This customized shirt is a gift to myself for 2021—a thank you for the hard work of the past year, and I look forward to wearing it on stage to continue sharing stories, spreading the power of blessings, and helping others see their own highlights.
These gifts symbolize the transition from girlhood to womanhood, marking a ceremonial start to new beginnings.
In 2020, I am immensely grateful for the appreciation and support from various mentors, which gave me the opportunity to embrace multiple roles—becoming a mother of two while also having opportunities to teach and share my stories on stage.
This time, I prepared a special gift for myself: a customized shirt. The reason is that I recalled a story I read about a girl who, after being accepted into her dream school, was rewarded by her parents with a tailored uniform. In that relatively challenging era, wearing a custom uniform to school brought immense happiness to the girl.
This is also why I chose a customized shirt this year. Beyond being a wife and mother, I am also myself. Being able to wear clothes I love, create my own style, and have a good mood for the day is something every beauty-loving woman dreams of!
You might wonder, "With so many clothing options, why choose a customized shirt?"
Here are a few reasons:
1. At 155 cm tall, it is super difficult for me to find formal wear; it's often either too big or I have to shop in the children's section.
2. As I venture into entrepreneurship and teaching, I want to project a neat and polished image.
3. After giving birth to my second child in March 2020, I have the gift of a persistent little belly and a wider pelvis, which makes me need to buy new clothes (even though I wanted to buy them myself! XD).
After consulting friends with relevant experiences, I want to thank Leader Tailor for letting me experience my first custom shirt!
On that day, Heidi took my measurements. For my first custom shirt experience, I learned that measuring isn’t just about waist and chest sizes; arm lengths and wrist measurements also need to be taken for each side to ensure the most comfortable fit for the client.
When selecting fabric, adjustments are made based on skin tone, dressing habits, and common occasions. To find the fabric I liked, I asked Heidi to bring out at least ten different fabrics. With each piece, I bombarded her with questions like: "Will this color make me look darker? Is this material breathable? Since I have a petite frame, is this fabric sturdy enough?"
After much deliberation and questioning, I finally chose a fabric with a white base featuring alternating yellow and blue stripes. The delicate yellow stripes paired with bold blue stripes bring a bit of cuteness and playfulness to an otherwise simple look, mirroring my personality of finding joy in everyday life. Every person and every piece of clothing has its highlights and uniqueness.
During our conversation, I learned that Leader Tailors has been operating for nearly 43 years, initially serving European and American business professionals in hotels. In the late 1990s, as social attitudes shifted, the clientele and customization styles began to change, and there was growing demand for custom suits among the general public. After Heidi joined the team, they also started serving women, aiming to share this craftsmanship and help women find the most suitable clothing that allows them to express their unique qualities in both everyday life and formal settings.
Once I received my shirt, I wore it not only while sharing on stage but also when going out with my husband for work meetings and attending book clubs, symbolizing that I carry the wonderful blessings of the new year with me! Thank you, Heidi, for your attentive service and patiently answering my many basic questions, helping me choose a shirt that holds special meaning.
This customized shirt is a gift to myself for 2021—a thank you for the hard work of the past year, and I look forward to wearing it on stage to continue sharing stories, spreading the power of blessings, and helping others see their own highlights.