Slowly reclaiming my outer whimsy. I've had no spoons for over a decade to present myself how I want to vs "safe pieces" like jeans & a t-shirt.
Don't get me wrong, jeans & tees are fine. But. When that's the only/main thing I've worn as a default outside outfit for like 10-15 years?? When I've actively wanted not to?? It wears me down, ya know?
I also had the hangup of weight fluctuating so wildly because I've had multiple pregnancies. So updating my wardrobe... there never seemed to be a good time since my body was always changing. I've decided to just go for it though. Adjustments can always be made as needed when things fluctuate.
I've gotten several pieces over the last month or two that I'm really happy with. Some of them are strictly date night outfits. Some are on the nicer side of casual and some are fully casual. The difference being nice casual I don't really want to wear around the house but would absolutely put myself together in it for hanging with friends or even just errands.
Whereas the fully casual I don't particularly want to leave the house in but want to feel put together for the day. I'd check the mail or even go for a short walk in them. It feels silly but I really need outfit categories. 😅 I need to reliably pick from a selection of clothes for each need.
Today I felt good in my fully causal pick. Plain blue t-shirt style blouse with a brown corduroy overall dress that went past my knees (personal preference, short isn't good sensory to me) and some jeweled feather earrings. Very simple. This one wasn't particularly whimsy but I'd changed my mind from my bell sleeved(?) crop top under it to the plain blouse. Baby steps I guess.
I'm very excited for our next date night. My husband and I do a date night in every other week. But once every month or two we go OUT for date night. Dress up. Go eat somewhere we usually don't. Sometimes stop somewhere we've been wanting to peruse leisurely (without the gremlins) etc etc.
I'm going to get all dolled up in my new outfit I've slowly acquired. I might add a photo but I haven't fully put the photo fit together. (I made stickers of each thing. Haven't gotten all jewelry & purse picked out yet basically) but still excited!
