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I haven't been dieting and I am not ill but I have lost weight and am now a size 8 (UK). This means that a lot of my clothes are now too big for me! Daughter is having a lovely time directing me to rails with size 8 clothes though I still veer towards the size 12 items!

This is giving me a great opportunity to add colour to my wardrobe. I love black and white as it's a safe, but perhaps dull way of dressing. (Colour meant scarves, or sometimes gloves! ) Now my coats/jackets/cardigans are red. jade green, cobalt blue, and my latest handbag is a lovely cherry red. They cheer me up and. when I feel a bit "apprehensive", I add my comfort blanket in the form of a black scarf!

My shoes are still a practical black but this is because I have small feet (35/2.5): that size not easy to find. I am often advised to visit the Children's Department but youngsters these days seem to have big feet and the styles are just not suitable for an old woman!!

These changes might be small but for me they loom large, added to which I am slowly changing my attitude and accepting invitations even though deep down I often want to say "No". Life is becoming more colourful!

4 years ago

The Cat

Veteran

So glad to hear this, Eirlys! Colours certainly can be uplifting. And I remember that you look great in colours. Your new toppers and handbag sound great.

Sal

You suit colour very well so I am pleased you are using this chance to add more colours in.

I often wear black shoes too- so I have no problem with that. You could get your daughter to help you look on the internet for options too.

Congratulations on being brave- not at all easy and it is very admirable and the right thing to do.

Suz

(website)

This is wonderful news, Eirlys. So glad you are venturing into some colour! It can feel scary at first but so much fun. Glad your daughter is helping you out.

Helena

Fabulous Eirlys! Although I don't think black and white is dull at all, it's also the perfect canvas for colour! And the ones your are adding sound gorgeous - so glad they are improving your happiness factor. This is a wonderful illustration of how the clothes are really not about the clothes at all - rather they are an expression of ourselves, and sometimes can even move us in a more positive direction.

Have fun with your new colours!

karen13

Yay to adding color! So nice to hear from you. And how fun that your daughter shops for you - a great way to get a fresh perspective. When I’m with mine (teenager) we are always shopping for her, not me.

nuancedream

How exciting to hear that you're adding color to your wardrobe. Eirlys. Red, jade green, and cobalt blue are gorgeous colors and will look fab on you, just like a
bird- of -paradise.

slim cat

There are some mixed prints like black/white/cobalt blue ( or red/pink/black ) in scarfs or tops that could work well with your wardrobe and bring things together. A lot of exploring with your stylist daughter' help - exciting time.

DonnaF

Oh, Eirlys, thanks for bringing a smile to face and brightening my day! (It is quite drizzly and foggy today at my place today.) Your new colors sound exciting and fab. And should you happen upon colored or patterned shoes that fit, please get them. They may go with more things than you imagine.

Cardiff girl

Good for you Eirlys!I am so glad that you have found the courage to move away from black.Colour is so much more youthful.

rachylou

How lovely and fun!

Kathie

Such wonderful news! Thanks for checking in with an update!

Anonymous

So glad that life, and your closet, is getting more colorful!

unfrumped

Yay you!
I enjoyed this for you and also found it encouraging. I tend to be s big introverted at times and stay home more than I might really like, and this year will be trying to re- connect with some friends and family and interesting Events.

MsMaven

Good for you Eirlys! And what a nice reason to have to buy new clothes.

About 1 1/2 years ago I decided it was time to add more color to my wardrobe, which had become useful but dull. I've had a good time experimenting, and although not everything works out, it's nice to have a choice of colors to put on depending on the mood. My favorites are once again jewel colors, which I had a lot of in my 40s.

I am also experimenting more with styles after a lifetime of "age" appropriate rules for dressing. And I try to be more aware of buying stuff that will be a positive, rather than negative, for our environment.

Bijou

I hope black and white are not boring, as I often wear these! Adding a touch of colour is a nice way of lifting those lovely neutrals.

You are one very fabulous and brave woman to go out when you would prefer to stay home. I bet that once you are out, you enjoy yourself - that is often my experience in these situations. I look forward to seeing some WIWs - as I always enjoy seeing your style.

Eirlys

Active Member

Thank you, All ,for your kind, positive comments on my post. I do think it is good to have somewhere where one can be truthful and state what is in one's heart, and/or on one's mind. In her wisdom Angie realises that what one wears can have an enormous effect on one's personality.
People are beginning to comment on my appearance : so far, kindly! As I enter my ninth decade I realise at last that I am in charge of my life, and that how I respond to new people and to new happenings is up to me!

(Hasn't it taken a long time!!!). :O)

I admire you greatly Eirlys,it takes courage to change and many people far younger than you claim to be too old to do so.Yay for the new colour in your wardrobe too.

Diolch, Cardiffgirl!! :O)

Angie

Fashion Stylist

We are never too old to learn and have fun with fashion. Enjoy your new wardrobe and shopping with your daughter!

Barbara Diane

So happy for you. I love the colors you’ve added. And a big YES to accepting invitations.

Joy

Joining the chorus of good wishes and happiness in your color. The neutrals will work well with colors and ground them. Today I am wearing a column of grey ( a dress and grey stockings) with a rust long cardigan and earrings.

Jane

How lovely to shop with your daughter. Wishing you well with enjoying colours. I love colour but also love black too!

I am not getting rid of my black and white outfits as they are so useful but the addition of a splash of colour makes me feel cheerful!

Daughter is lovely but encouraging me to spend. :O)

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