Why is my friend so critical of my style?

My best friend criticises my fashion sense. I’ve always been ‘flamboyant’, but I find clothes an expression of my sunny personality and am deeply hurt that she feels like she can says things like, ‘That shade of blonde is a little brassy for you, dear.’ What can I do? Melissa, Luton I’m all for flamboyance, particularly as you get older. You’re entitled to express your personality however you choose. But

if she’s a true friend, and you respect her judgement, there might be a grain of truth at times if you’ve gone too far. If my friend asked me, ‘Is this skirt too short?’ or ‘Is this colour too strong for me?’ I’d give an honest answer, although I wouldn’t criticise her choice if she’d already bought it. If your best friend is being too hurtful, maybe it’s time to turn to others. I wouldn’t want to spend time with someone who made me feel bad about myself. Go for it, girl, let that sunny personality shine through and be happy!