I'm doing a happy dance!

I read your post, thought about it and realized I have a similar problem with my weekend or "home" wardrobe- in winter I wear yoga pants and t-shirts, and in summer I just wear some "old" things, mostly skirts, which are dated and make me feel and look older- so i went out and bought some new dresses and t- shirts for summer in fun colors that make me happy! Some of them are in colors that I don't usually wear, others have patterns that I like but wouldn't wear them for work... and dresses are a bit too short but hey- perfect for wearing inside my home. While at it, I also got some new pyjamas and night shirts, also summery...That felt great. So, thank you very much!

Oh, your comment about the citron cardigan with a tank makes me think it would be great over this dress (just bought from Nordstrom for vacation) -- with woven sandals or white sneakers. Not as lively as your footwear, but I think it will work. Thank you!!!

Oh Beth Ann, the answer to your question about what I wear Winter weekends is even more shameful than the warm-weather situation. I hadn't even thought about it until you asked! I actually wear the same shorts and t-shirts, with a hoodie on top. Sometimes some Uggs on the feet as slippers. That part isn't the shameful part. What's bad is if I still feel cold even with the hoodie ... I just grab the throw off the sofa and wear it like a sarong. I can go half the day like this! :O

Now if I leave the house to go to the dog park, I have some sweats I wear. (Husband hates the sweats -- maybe even more than the blanket-sarong, though he's no fan of that either. I guess this is why I don't wear them at home.) And if I'm going further than the dog park, I wear jeans.

In my defense, I'm on the Texas Gulf Coast (Houston area) and Winter is mercifully short. But yes, I must come up with a better plan this year!

Angie -- you are a terrific mentor for this group! Most important to me is your reminder is to be thoughtful, and this is exactly the challenge I need. If my answer to Beth Ann's question above does not prove it, I don't know what does!

Adela -- I'm honored to have provided a spark for your own weekend transformation! I think you're right that weekend wear is the perfect place for having fun with colors or patterns, especially if you need to be restrained in your everyday wear.

viva -- I can visualize that combo and it sounds fab-- probably all the better for a clean color palette doesn't compete with the citron! I have never tried a knit dress like that, but was tempted, especially at that price point ... but alas my size is gone. Maybe style to keep in the back of my mind.

What perfectly cute choices! I love the magenta tee and sneakers in the last pic...

The dresses are so cute on you and you look cool and comfortable. Thanks for mentioning the outlet stores, I had completely forgotten about them. New shopping territory!