Thank you all so much for the feedback! YLF has been such a blessing when I try new things.
DeclawedJaguar, Mary, Anna, Janet and Sarah, thank you for the feedback and encouragement!
Chrizzle, such a good point about the shape of the top! I was about to jump on the treadmill when I got an impulse to cut up my pants, so I just grabbed a top I thought looked benign to throw on over my sports bra for the photos. Thanks for getting me thinking about a different silhouette.
Joy, your compliment about the shirt color made me smile, thank you!
Texstyle,and qpswan thanks so much for the longer-sleeved suggestion! qpswan, I'm sure you know what I mean when I say that it's nice but sad that you can relate to chronic pain :(. I think your advice to dress for today is good, and has me reevaluating a bit.
gp, thanks for the blouson suggestion, great idea!
rae and Claire, thanks for the encouragement and hugs! Claire, yes, being well enough to work out is MAJOR!
Aida, thanks for the hi-low idea!
Angie, thank you so much for the *incredible* stamp of approval, and for creating a space that is so helpful and supportive. You've all helped me dress with so much more confidence.
Here's what I did with all your inspiration:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ost-658073