Frumpy is the most comfortable, foreign the most expensive and foolish the quirkiest and of lower quality.
Have you noticed how some women are simply born with a sense of style?
If I had my way we would all wear simple knit pants WITH elastic waistbands, loose fitting golf shirts and those platform tennis shoes that are supposed to make your legs shapely by simply walking. I try hard but simply can't get into the whole fashion debate.
Worrying over the correct shoe, color of sweater, or length of skirt seems to be such a waste of time. There are so many other things to do, to see, and to learn. Does it really matter if my pants are 10 years old and have a nail polish stain at the knee?
Evidently this personality flaw has everything to do with that....my personality. I truly don't notice I'm not quite "with it" until I go out in public and begin to notice those "looks" by my friends that suggest I should have given a little more thought to my appearance.
In the South they whispered to each other, "bless her heart," emphazing the "bless!"
I am fashion challenged and the dilemma has plagued me since childhood. If I asked Granny if I looked o.k. she would wave her hand and say, "never be noticed on a galloping horse!"
My favorite fashion memory is of the time I jumped in my Texas neighbors car to go to the gym and she simply stared. She asked me, "Have you looked in the mirror?" No, I hadn't taken the time! We then drove off together.
My Dr. said the SAME THING when I appeared in his examination room last winter when I had the flu. Later that day the pharmacist gave me the "you've got to be kidding me, look" to which I replied...."I know, I know, don't bother saying anything!"
If anyone tells you that you can dress anyway you please, don't believe it for a minute. There are lots of folks with two working eyeballs that will let you know you're not quite put together! My Chicago bag lady style just isn't appreciated!
Once in a great while I do make an effort and hit the malls with every intention of BUYING! After hours of trying on and taking off I usually give up and bring home a new pair of earrings or underwear. I just can't embrace those polyester printed tops that are left overs from the 70's. Has anyone told the younger folks that we older folks have already seen those, worn those and rejected those?
And how about those 4 inch heel strappy sandals that look good on NO ONE? The podiatrists LOVE those!
I think fur is going to be popular this winter, but who wants to spend an exorbitant amount money to look like an extinct mammoth?
Sometimes I fear for my life when I go out dressed in my "African animal print" hoodie. Hunting season is marked on my calendar. Accidents happen, you know.
Most of the etime I end my shopping trips at Talbot's and Chico's which I'm finding are pretty safe. The sales people there assure me their style is classic.
Yes, maybe I'll consider CLASSIC or ECCENTRIC! But then again, I might just stick with GALLOPING! It seems to fit my lifestyle.
I just can't imagine you looking frumpy- and your picture sure doesn't testify to that!! You look great, Sharon!:)
ReplyDeleteI remember always thinking how pretty you and your sister Donna were when we were all growing up in our dear little town. Not only were you two beautiful on the outside, but two of the nicest girls around who always spoke to everyone- and your lovely smiles made others feel safe around you- no "mean girl" stuff coming from you...:)
Like you, in my more "mature" years here, I love a stretchy pant.:)
Happy shopping!
Linda (McDannald) C