On off days

rachylou

Sarah got me thinking about off days (altho her off days are on!!). Today is an off day for me. I'm taking care of my boyfriend's dog while he's traveling for work... and well, it's been quite the nightmare dog sitting job. Today I put on the easiest dress and tights to reach and threw my new Target parka on over it all.

I think I need an emergency outfit - maybe even a week of them. Like in shrink wrap packaging that says 'break open in case of emergency.'

14 years ago

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Aziraphale

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Tell me about it. Some mornings I get up and can't face the horror of pulling together a proper outfit. This time a year it's still completely dark at 6:30 or 7 a.m., so I feel like I'm getting up in the middle of the night. The idea of wearing anything that isn't pajamas is unpalatable. And if I'm feeling bloated or yucky for some reason....bleh.

14 years ago

Suz

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Yeah, you said it. Some days it would be great to be able to turn to the "emergency" capsule.

But you know what, Rachylou? With your slim, trim figure, you look pretty darn great in this non-deliberated ensemble. The shoes are polished and neat, the jacket is trim and proportioned...even in your worst moments, you do not look the way you fear!

14 years ago

Angie

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What, Suz said. Thanks, Suz

14 years ago

san

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You look so good!!!

14 years ago

Mellllls

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You look great for an off day.

14 years ago

ironkurtin

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Off days are internal, not external - as the comments above say!

Also, on bummer days, lipstick is a serious picker-upper, even if only the dog sees it.

14 years ago

Janet

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Mellllls said it! You look great.

My off days usually consist of my old uniform of bootcut jeans, a tee or button down shirt, and boots or my little Michelle K sneakers. This is what I wear when I go out shooting photos, too, because I tend to do stuff like lie on the ground or poke around junkyards, and that way I don't worry about ruining any nice clothes. All in all, it's not a bad look, but it's my mindless look. I think I usually manage to spruce it up a little with a scarf or jacket.

14 years ago

sarah

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Rachylou - *blushing* Thanks for the compliment, but I think you look pretty great yourself for having an 'off' day. That dress looks quite pretty, and even though I''m not usually a fan of lighter tights, these look great on you with that dress and those shoes look smart.

But I *do* know exactly what you mean about needing some outfits that you can just wake up and put on without thinking and know you'll look ok. Angie had a post about that once, but I can't seem to dig it up right now.

14 years ago

Kristine

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I also think you look great for an off day! My off day outfit is dress pants (if I'm working), simple sweater and colorful scarf. A scarf is a great tool for an off day.

14 years ago

rachylou

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Ohmigosh, I know! Waking up in the dark... I feel like a vampire. PJs are the only proper wear when it's night out!

But y'all are awfully generous! I can't believe, Angie, you didn't run screaming from your computer! I do feel like I'm wearing "nurse stockings" today. I'm not sure why I have these tights.

But such good ideas for the emergency kit. I should find my lipstick (I always misplace it). And maybe I should make some scarves my next goal. I don't know, if I found the right ones, maybe I could even take off my coat inside the office sometimes... A scarf would be really different for me. I'm going to have study this, LOL!

I should also find some boots that are easy to put on. I have a pair I love, but they have all these buckles... they require me to be having a high energy day!

14 years ago

CocoLion

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I have at most 3 days of the week that are worth dressing well for. For the rest of the days, I have go-to formulas of varying degrees of fabness. I just grab and go -- there's the dog-walking formula, the work formula and the lounging formula. I even have a post office and town errands formula which is a little more trendy than my work formula, but not as carefully thought out as my attire on my 2 or 3 "dress up" days.

I highly recommend a grab-and-go formula for all of your life capsules. It saves time and reduces stress.

I am impressed that you are wearing a dress and nice shoes for your dog care capsule! You do look nice.

14 years ago

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