I haven’t been around much because I’ve been focussed on some family stuff, but I do read the blog and forum regularly. And I’ve been shopping and returning at a breakneck pace as a distraction!

Which bring me to today’s revelation.

I became obsessed with the slouchy borrowed from the boys vibe of these French Connection pullover tops when I was looking for something long, loose, and blue to wear over these cheeky floral pants.

Vamping in front of the mirror, I adore these shirts. (I bought multiples because I could not pick a fave). The only probleM is that I never quite got around to wearing them. Because they are SO loose I wind up feeling like they could blow up over my head in a strong wind.

And I have willfully been ignoring the fact that they don’t pass the overhead reach test. Grabbing something from a top shelf in the grocery store would definitely expose my soft underbelly! Wearing a tank underneath defeats the purpose and wasn’t thrilling me when I played around with it. I was not finding or making occasions to wear these shirts.

Then I found exhibit 2. Talbots denim shirt via Marshall’s for a whopping $15. 100% cotton. Lightweight but not flimsy. Not slouchy but not super fitted. Too long and fitted to do a half tuck with it, but I that isn’t the primary purpose for it so that’s ok.

Cut the tags and wore it today.

I think I’m ready to put the obsession to bed and return the French Connection shirts. I will keep an eye out for the right menswear-inspired shirt that isn’t quite so extreme - and passes the reach test.

I am slowly - ever so slowly - learning I don’t have to buy everything that fits! Ohm…Must be ppp - and realistic. Ohm…Must be ppp - and realistic.
It’s a journey!

Anyway, thanks for looking. Today was second wearing for the floral pants.

Comments and suggestions always welcome.

ETA another photo to show the volume of the first shirt.