From a dressmaking aspect I think there is nothing more disappointing that making something and then finding you look a "dogs dinner" in it, and believe me I have had those experiences. I re-read my comment later when revisiting, and thought I sounded staid. Where had my sense of adventure gone?
So yesterday when out shopping and catching up with my friend, I tried to think out of the box and not look at my usual purchases. I find buying clothes a dilemma, especially when you get into a certain age bracket. I am too old to be wearing styles similar to what my teenage daughter wears, but I dont want to wear twinsets. I thought I had it right, until I saw someone a great deal older than myself in a similar outfit. AAH!!
Im making slow progress, and it isnt going to happen overnight. I tried on my first pair of leggings, a pair of bootleg jeans and a loose casual smock top. It was an interesting experiment. I came to the conclusion that I suit fitted clothing best, but it doesn't have to be so structured.
So I purchased these lovely shoes in a local charity shop. They are as soft as slippers. But not my usual choice.
I also came across this book, Ive been searching on Ebay for ages for one, so I was really chuffed to find it. I had this book in the 80s' I paid £14.00 for it then. Dont know what happened to it. This one cost £1.00, a bargain. This is going to be so useful, for tweaking patterns. I definately recommend it.
So what is your view on fashion?
Id love to know.
Cudos for being brave and buying outside your comfort zone. I have been stuck in a rut for some years now (black black black and to coordinate - black and tan / white etc.) I am only now dragging myself out but like you am struggling for style. I read a blog from LaSewista (Bunny) and she recommended going into a shop and trying on everything in your size without "choosing" what you are going to try on - try them all - and take pictures if you can - and you may be surprised.
ReplyDeleteThats sounds a good idea I may just try that when shopping again
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Now that I've lost weight I'm really starting to enjoy shopping for clothes and maybe I am dressing a bit young for my age..but who cares.I LOVE the fact I can now wear leggings and size 12tops from Primani.Wear what makes you happy and confident and you can't go wrong. :0)
ReplyDeleteGosh Louise, are you sure we weren't separated at birth??? I am terrible for wearing exactly the same thing all the time, just in varying similar shades or slightly different styles. I am trying very hard to be more adventurous, but I too find that I feel stuck between wearing something too young or too old! It must be something to do with our age? I LOVE those shoes. I am sure they look fabulous on. Congrats on being brave and trying new stuff. You have inspired me to do the same!
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