Oh....what an awful day. We've all had them -- and probably for less reason. But as others have said, you are gorgeous, you looked extremely pretty on the day of the event, and you have killer legs and shoes! I am sure it must be a combination of new body shape to get used to, the weather changes (I often go a little mad during transitional weather and feel as if I have NOTHING suitable to wear) plus possibly hormonal shifts affecting mood. But you will be okay, and this is a great place to come for support and encouragement! As for your husband...well...he may have been having a bad day himself. That is probably the best way to look at it, and then move forward.

You look stunning. That dress looks like it fits you perfectly and the fact that those gorgeous shoes are comfortable makes me so envious I could cry.

I have found that what I see in the mirror and what I think I see in photographs aren't always the true reflection of how I look--especially photos. However, as you can see from YLF, photos can be immensely helpful. So welcome and share.

By the way, I generally have had a major clothing/image crisis every time I approach a new age decade. After a year or even months it usually passes. And in the meantime I do a lot of shopping and clothes purging and photo-taking.

Wow-Thank you Everyone for you kind and encouraging words! I think I'll have to answer in more than one post!

Abc, Hil, etc: Breathe.. Seems so simple, and something I always tell others to do, lol. So now I will do it too!

April- You are right- I won't take any nonsense from my clothing! So There bad clothing!!

Milehighstyle- Yes, the shoulder to neckline thing is new to me, as my "girls" we're age-appropriately headed about as far south as they could get before! Never thought to try petites. Hmmm

Susie- thanks for the kind words. Sarasota is awesome and beautiful. Are you staying at a hotel, or a rental on the beach?

SWAnn- Yes, breathe, and I really should post more often, just have felt blah and boring in my T's and jeans

Credit, Lyn67, Kin- Thanks for the compliments. Made me laugh! Lol, what am I complaining about?

Petites anonymous- Closet orphans are definitely an issue. Guess I will have to face them and post for suggestions.
doubleteh- I'm not the only one? Really, you were late to work? Boy, now I don't feel that bad at all!

Gaylene- gee, I'm blushing! And yes, I know DH isn't being mean. He does just figure I know I look good, and can't we get going already? Men!

Gigi- good point. I'm not usually like this at ALL, so I think a lot is about other things going on. But some is about changing, and not feeling "me" in a lot of my things.
Rachylou- hugs :). You make me smile. I love bows, and ruffles too! Had to give them up a while ago (well, maybe not bows on shoes, those are ok)

LACeleste- Yes, my DH is terrific in many ways, so I will definitely cut him some slack

IronKurtin- love that sentence. I think I will just hand him the script next time!
Viva, Biscuit,om, Shiny Emily, Diana,, everyone, thanks for the support.

SandyG- Really?? I am in awe of your friend.

Well, you look young and vibrant in that dress.And the 'girls' might be higher than you were used to but from the outside perspective they look fine.

We all have bad days in which the only thing that really fits is the couch, husbands that have no clue whatsoever poor dears.

You have showed to be a survivor and a strong person. Maybe you are just on a phase where you need to be more spoiled(in a good way). Strong women also get tired sometimes.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Big hugs.

Just wanted to add that I noticed from my time on the forum that frustrations of the "nothing works" variety often precede breakthroughs in confidence and style. Be gentle with yourself and keep exploring what you like best -- silhouettes, outfit formulas, colors, etc.

Your dress is lovely --- flattering and classy and appropriate for a special event.

Good point, Beth Ann. When the fog burns away... bright and clear vision.

Woo hoo! <assumes kickboxing stance> Take that, closet.