Sense of Style

Truly, I have very little skill in making a great outfit. I don't know what it is. But, most days, I at least try. But, today I was dressed. Looked ok for working around the house and then I was supposed to go and create at Deedee's. But it was getting colder so on my way out the door I grabbed an old, holey, comfy sweater and threw it on. Little did I know that I would regret that for most of the day.
I went over to work. She made me find some fabric. Then, she got a call from her dear mama and I made myself scarce upstairs with the computer. Gotta write whenever I get a minute you know. And then she said that mama had gone to Olive Garden and didn't that sound yummy. I concurred. And, off we went. To Fort Collins. We don't have an Olive Garden. So, obviously, we had to go to thrift stores along the way. You can't waste these opportunities.
So, I was seen all along the front range including IN the Olive Garden in a sweater devoid of buttons, a hole in the armpit...........sigh. It was cold. I wasn't taking it off. I know, fashion should have won out.........but really, I would have frozen.
And at one point, I had to consciously decide to just feel confident and be me. Then I saw myself in a mirror and sighed deeply. Not much hope for me. But, I'm fun. And, I do LIKE to look better than that.
What a gracious friend I have. She didn't refuse to be seen with me or anything. She was dressed as stylishly as usual. Great boots. She had done her hair. Make up. I did comb my hair. I was clean. Teeth brushed.
But I've decided, I am not going to do anything without dressing like I'm going out. So, you might find me in the garden in my cute clothes.
Ok, probably not. But there's something I'm really glad about. I'm glad that I went. I'm glad that I didn't say, "oh, I'm not dressed right, so I can't go today." I had fun. I enjoyed the adventure of the rain and then snow that rolled in. It was a good time.
I got new clothes while I was out. Ok, I got thrift store clothes. They are cute. For a nice spring day. sigh.
Don't miss out when you don't fit in clothing wise. Just stand tall. Walk confidently. Smile. Enjoy the people you are with. That's what life is really about. The great clothes just make it a little easier to pull off with confidence.
blessings,
rhonda