Posted by Dinah on August 24, 2005, at 13:22:06
I've looked at my closet, and realize that aside from really casual clothes, all I enjoy wearing anymore is long flowing skirts (but not bulky) and simple shell tops. Sounds earthier than it is, since I like them in hot pink and sunshine yellow. I like their softness and the way they feel when I walk. They don't look too ridiculous with tennies. Although I suppose they'd look better with sandals.
I remember back in my young adult career days, I wore almost nothing but shirtdresses. The Karen Alexander type with broad shoulders, a cinched waist, and a circle skirt. Those also felt good when I walked, and showed off my small waist, and looked great on a long torso. I wonder if I still had a small waist, if I'd want to go back to that style. I don't think so. I think it reflected a me that just isn't exist anymore. A competent efficient super-employee. And comfy shoes. Always comfy shoes. But maybe a low heel instead of my current ballet flats.
And back to my very young adulthood. Ok, I dressed to attract back then. Tight jeans and those thin knit tops that were fashionable in the late seventies, early eighties. Designed to show off my assets. Can't imagine what got into me. I've never in my life liked the feel of jeans. I guess the mating drive is strong.
I wonder if I'm going to stay the long flowing skirt type. What will the future say about me? My clothes in each stage have reflected the reality of who I am at that time.
Maybe I'll end up in those long thirties type straight dresses that my grandma used to wear. Maybe with the pintucked front. No, maybe not. I'll never be uncurvy enough to wear pintucks. And an apron. Will I be that sort of grandma?
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