fashion
The answer is yes, looks matter, but not in the way you might think. It truly doesn’t matter what you look like, it matters what you think you look like. Those of you who are Starting Over at SIxty Sisters may have heard this story and if so, I apologize.
I went to a wedding one Saturday evening solo. If you have done this you know, it isn’t easy. Honestly, I had poured myself into my outfit and I felt terrible: yanking my blouse down all night and twisting my skirt back where it belonged. I hated myself!
The next morning I put on a new outfit, one that I thought made me look like a million bucks, and I felt like I looked great. I felt confident, I felt professional and I felt like I was on top of my game. So what was the difference? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
I looked exactly the same in that 12 hour period but I felt awful in one outfit and great in another. The only difference was the way I felt, not the clothes on my back. It wasn’t about the cost of the clothes or the style or the size or the color. It was about how I felt.
So, you can imagine how I carried myself when I was feeling like dog poop. I sat in my chair longer than I normally would have and I didn’t mingle or put myself out there in any way. Fast forward to the next day, when I thought I was the belle of the ball, talking to people, introducing myself and reaching out to others. The polar opposite of who I had been 12 hours prior. AND NOTHING HAD CHANGED.
Think about this, if I only kept the clothes in my closet that make me feel like a rockstar, what would change? How would my life be different on a daily basis? I can tell you: your mood would be elevated. You would have some pep in your step. You would take more risks because you would have more confidence in your self and the way you look. But remember this: the only change would be in your head. the only person who needs to think you look good is you.
You can decide whether or not to clean out your closet and toss those pieces that don’t make you feel good about yourself. At the very least, pull out your five favorite outfits and wear them this week and see how it changes your attitude. I promise you will feel your mood lift and you will feel better about yourself, because looks do matter but only in your head.
Read MoreI know you are tired of me talking about maxi-dresses, but they are so comfy and honestly, so affordable. And, this past holiday weekend was the perfect setting to get lots of wear out of this one because it was so stinking hot! Not complaining, just fact. I think this olive green color is so flattering but I don’t see it on a lot of women. You can pair it with navy, black or a neutral sandal and you will look like a million bucks, but you don’t have to spend much for this one on Amazon.
Read MoreI love all the floral fashion this Spring, but for me, a touch of floral goes a long way. I don’t feel comfortable wearing a lot of big print on my big body! So when I saw these shoes while traveling in Mexico I grabbed them. I can wear them with anything Navy, or with my green maxi dress and they look great.
Read MoreNo matter what size or age, many women have beautiful legs and cover them up. This holiday season, go for it! Get those legs out on display. This dress by Wai Ming ($374.00) not only gives you a chance to display those pretty legs but has small cut-outs at the shoulder as well. I love a cold shoulder, but I often feel like my arm looks like a ham hock in that look. If the cut-out is too low, it is just too much flesh. Not so with this look. So, when you are looking at cold-shoulder items for your wardrobe, make sure to try them on because they vary and may not be right for your arms. Use this great Wai Ming dress as a guide. Thread earrings ($48.00) and Calleen Cordero shoes ($675.00). https://shopthreadonline.com/
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