For me getting dolled up is even putting mascara on, but that’s because I don’t wear makeup. So mascara is a big difference from my regular look. But you know this is how I’ve always been and its what feels natural to me. If you feel natural putting makeup on then that’s fine too. I also don’t dress up or down for anyone but again if everyone is dressed very casually and plainly (which in construction they do) then I will definitely stand out when I put on makeup, it makes me uncomfortable so I prefer not to do it.
Again I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wearing makeup as long as you don’t feel you have to to feel better about yourself or you’re worried about what other people will think. I think that’s the point of the article, she doesn’t feel secure enough about herself to go out without makeup. Like she said she will go back to wearing makeup probably but at least now she knows she’s comfortable enough with herself to go without.
I thought this article was kinda cool, because these are people who’s livelihoods depend on looking good but they’re ok with not putting makeup on when they don’t feel the need.