This is the third day in a row I've gotten dressed. I've been experimenting with reorganizing my day. This has allowed me to feel like I can get dressed and not worry about having to change again, or ruining things while I clean. So far, so good. Will see how the experiment continues to go.
Banded blouse, Lane Bryant secondhand (super old, 8-10 years old??)
Jeans
Debuting this little cardigan. I knit it last winter and then never wore it. I didn't have enough yarn to knit fluid or full sleeves, so the sleeves are a bit narrow. Thus, if I wear puffy sleeved dresses with it, I get some pretty distinct, odd bulges on the arms. Paired with a sheer, chiffon blouse, the cardi is magnificent. So that is what I've done today.
This blouse is a banded hem and that part of it I'm not in love with it. Thankfully it's so old the elastic died, so the band has only a little hug left. I tucked it in, however. Adore the colors and abstract print of it! Also not visible the photos, it has a copper metallic thread in the fabric. It's a really gorgeous fabric. Someday I may recut it into a better shaped blouse. We'll see.
Having one of those days where I felt great in it until I saw the photos and wonder, "is this any good at all??" I do like this outfit but it also feels a bit... dated?? IDK. can't put my finger on what is bugging me about it. Maybe it's more that I put things together but it hasn't actually turned into AN OUTFIT.
It's been a while since I donned a little cardi. Longer lines tend to suit my body shape better and provide a bit more coverage. I ran with it for a long time and still intend to wear longer sweaters. However, I own 4-8 midi or maxi length cardigans; I wanted some variety.
Something I have noticed when I wear a little cardi also got me to thinking. Whenever I wear a little cardigan over a blouse or dress, or wear ingenue styled blouses (think polka dots, clip dot, tiny ruffles and pin tucks) people address me as "Miss". When I wear more womanly items, longer lines, lusher items -- people call me "Ma'am".
It drives me BONKERS. I have always had a youthfulness to me, and I much prefer looking and being perceived as youthful. (And no, I'm not trying to stir up a hornets' nest by bringing up aging and youthfulness--this is just me.) So anyway... just rambling here.
xo
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