I’m firmly convinced that, somewhere along the way, I lost my girl genes. It’s not that I don’t want to look presentable when I go out in public, I just have no clue how to do it! When we had cable, I watched “What Not to Wear” and “How Do I Look?” and secretly hoped that someone would nominate me, because I feel like my friends are no better equipped for an intervention of this level than a bartender is equipped to diagnose and treat mental illness.
And working from home for the past year and a half certainly hasn’t helped matters any! At one point, I had to get up and leave the house for work and I felt somewhat ready to face the day since I had a friend who gave me her old wardrobe. Now, the tie dye t-shirt and too-big jeans I’m wearing is me getting dressed up for the day!
The Nicest Restaurant I’ve Ever Visited
Last week, I went to what is, without question, the fanciest restaurant I’ve ever been to. My friend, Amee, and her friend said they were wearing “jeans and a nice top” so I followed suit. Apparently, we have different ideas of what this constitutes! The proof is in the pictures. And yes, I refer to this shirt as one of my “fancy t-shirts” because it’s fitted and has a scoop neck!
Okay, so some might say I could use the “I didn’t know we were going there” excuse, but even if I had known, I wouldn’t have had anything close to suitable because most of my wardrobe is jeans and “fancy t-shirts” and cut off shorts (which I must admit, there are now more of.)
Christmas with the Family
Does the shirt look familiar? Yep, it’s my fancy, schmancy scoopneck t-shirt! Notice how the rest of the family is at least somewhat dressed up? Well, at the time, I thought it was completely acceptable to wear this shirt to a family holiday gathering!
Again, it’s not that I don’t know that I shouldn’t wear this shirt for anything remotely worthy of dressing up, it’s just that t-shirts are the only thing that don’t scare the crap out of me! And, until recently, I failed to realize that t-shirts didn’t have to mean tennis shoes on the feet. Told you, missing the girl gene! What girl doesn’t know that you can wear cute shoes with a t-shirt and it makes the whole outfit look just a little better?
I think the worst part is that I know I feel better when I dress better. I also know that shopping has triggered anxiety in the past, so I avoid it like the plague. That’s why I’m writing this post as my entry for the Microsoft Windows Style Makeover Sweepstakes for a chance to win a head to toe makeover!
Sis…..I agree but I know the girl in you is screaming to be found again. No I didnt dress you in frills and ruffles and lace but you are a conservative dresser and just need to walk away from t-shirts and find a few cute tops and maybe a belt or two and some flats. You do know how to do it as I have seen you dressed up. Love you.
I absolutely love your story and your candor for that matter! You are an amazing person that really has so much to give and say! Atleast, that is what your words have translated into for me as your silent lurking reader. It’s hard to maintain a sense of style especially when you are so caught up with other priorities. I must confess that I have also fallen a bit into this “rump” but I had to straighten myself out real fast. I actually went back to blow drying my hair and brushing it, yay! Haha! I think the weight gain post baby is what brought me down a bit along with a diagnosis of a thyroid condition. Grrrr… but we must continue to live in a way that makes happy and presentable not only to others but most importantly to ourselves. Kudos to you! Hugs Ms. H and hope you win!