The Great Re-Wardrobing; The Insanity

Ok, I'm crazy. Today, I decided to do the shopping to update my wardrobe; ALL OF IT. I kid you not. I NEVER want to do that again.

Two thrift stores later, four plus hours of hunting, feet hurting, and more clothes than I care to remember trying on, I now have a nearly complete wardrobe. The only thing left to get is a two-piece suit for job interviews. That was the one thing I couldn't find, though I think I forgot to look for it at the second store, since they were a bit more expensive.

Now that I HAVE the clothes, though, the fun begins! I get to mix and match, put together outfits; it's gonna be fun! See, I hate shopping, but I DO enjoy putting together outfits. Yes, you may call me weird if you like. It's probably true.

Anyhow, short blog entry. I'm tired, foot sore, and in desperate need of a shower (they do NOT wash those clothes well. PHEW-WIE!) So, here's a kitty picture for your time.

The Great Re-Wardrobing; The Anticipation (Ok...dread)

Well, I finally looked through my entire wardrobe today, which I haven't properly done in a few years. The result is that, between clothes that are so worn that they are not modest and clothes that are too tight  now that I'm up to a healthy weight and size (Long story short; accidentally dropped 20+ pounds after high school and became dreadfully, sickly skinny), I have had to toss almost my entire wardrobe. And I am NOT happy.

  Why am I not happy? Because NOW I have to go clothes shopping, and as anyone who knows me is aware of, I DREAD clothes shopping. Clothes these days are mostly tailored to fit super models; i.e. girls with little to no curves. And now that I am at a proper weight, those clothes don't fit me. So now I have to find clothes that are designed for a woman's body, with a body shape that I am no longer familiar with because it has taken me years to get to a proper weight, in a society that hates women's bodies. Weee. I'm not looking forward to this.

  To top it off, it's an entirely new wardrobe! I could completely redo my own style! I could go more into the East Indian tunics that I like. I could go strictly 1940s vintage. I could wear slacks and formal skirts with blazers all the time. I could go more into soft sweaters and nice soft shapes. I could go with a more tailored look. The possibilities are just staggering! It's quite frightening, really! So many choices!

So...I'm going to be trying to figure out what I want to do with my new wardrobe, and when our favorite thrift store has their "all clothes 99 cent sale" this coming weekend, my Mum and I are going shopping for an entirely new wardrobe for me. Oh Goody.

For as much as I love seeing bright, cheery clothes on other people, and as much as I love complimenting people on their clothes, I DESPISE clothes shopping. Once the clothes are in my closet, I won't go clothes shopping again for MONTHS.

Light Hearted for a change

Ok, I'm on a 1940s-1950s fashion kick right now. Actually, I have to admit, it's been about the past 2-3 years I've been on this fashion kick. I love the style, I love the modesty, and I love the colors. It's so cute!

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Isn't that just lovely? Or How about this?

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My Dad really liked the blue dress suit. I like it a lot, too. Very elegant. Here's another pretty for y'all.

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I really love having a skirt and top, combined with a wide belt where they join. I even have a big red belt. I find this a classy and elegant combination, especially with the long skirt. 

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I just love the above dress. I usually don't do too many dots and stuff because too much patterning on my clothes can literally make me feel nauseated, but this is just exquisite. Add a small white shrug, a white parasol, a little white purse, a pair of low black or white heels and a wide white sunhat, and you're ready to step out like a lady. Very classy. Maybe put on a pair of white wrist length kid gloves if you're feeling fancy. 

Truly, though, I didn't always wear pretty things. Even now, my things are more down to earth than some of the pretty things I like. You might not believe it, but when I was really young, I used to wear army fatigues, big baggy shirts, and army boots, dreaming of joining the military, and beating my older brother at video games. 

Yes, big turn around. I'll write about that change in a later post. But for now, here are more pretties from Pinterest. 

Here's simple, yet very elegant.

I love the floral print on this one. I would have a shawl or little sleeves on it, but overall, it's really adorable.

And this last one is just simply elegant. I really just love how simple and yet so classy it is.