Clothing Optional
Apr. 18th, 2004 09:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
It seems odd to be my age and to suddenly learn that I have difficulty clothing myself. It started with my students being very blunt that they thought I was thin and that I wore frumpy, unflattering clothes. They were all set to buy me some new trousers to replace the ones I regularly wear.
Next, I discussed my students' observations with a couple of teachers and they agreed with the students. They told me I wear a lot of clothes that are too large. Speaking with other friends, they all agree.
So why hasn't anyone mentioned this to me before?
I've now got the challenge of changing my perceptions about what size I am. I was a somewhat larger person at the end of high school and used to regularly wear size 16. Who knows if I was even wearing the right size at that point. Today, I was given some trousers that fit remarkably well and are a size 11. I don't think I've really lost a lot of weight, maybe only 10 lbs. I think what I need to to do is change my mindset and stop buying clothes by size but rather by how they fit.
I almost feel embarressed to admit that I'm getting fashion tips from What Not to Wear.
Next, I discussed my students' observations with a couple of teachers and they agreed with the students. They told me I wear a lot of clothes that are too large. Speaking with other friends, they all agree.
So why hasn't anyone mentioned this to me before?
I've now got the challenge of changing my perceptions about what size I am. I was a somewhat larger person at the end of high school and used to regularly wear size 16. Who knows if I was even wearing the right size at that point. Today, I was given some trousers that fit remarkably well and are a size 11. I don't think I've really lost a lot of weight, maybe only 10 lbs. I think what I need to to do is change my mindset and stop buying clothes by size but rather by how they fit.
I almost feel embarressed to admit that I'm getting fashion tips from What Not to Wear.
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on 2004-04-18 09:26 pm (UTC)You're welcome to go through my closet and try things on if you like them!
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on 2004-04-18 09:32 pm (UTC)You'll look fine no matter what you wear, anyway!
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on 2004-04-19 08:34 am (UTC)After watching that show, I've gotten over that and I feel SO MUCH BETTER when I wear clothes that fit me properly, are flattering and vaguely stylish.
I admit that I noticed that your clothes were way too large, especially those brown cords! I figured that was what you preferred to wear when relaxing.
I'd go shopping with you, if you wanted.
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on 2004-04-19 09:36 am (UTC)bou bou bou
on 2004-04-19 12:28 pm (UTC)if it makes you feel any better, i've learned quite a lot from WNTW, lol... plus, they just don't make clothes how they used to.
i have the same predicament. i never know what looks good and what doesn't. to solve that, i usually go shopping with a friend that i trust. it helps if they have fashion sense that you respect or admire. just remember, that no matter what you wear, be true to yourself in the style you choose or you'll never be comfortable in the outfit.
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on 2004-04-21 02:35 pm (UTC)Funny...nobody has ever come up to me and told me that I was thin, and wore unflattering clothes. Does that mean I am not....or simply that nobody has yet told me?
While I've never seen you in work attire, the casual clothing you normally wear is attractive and comfortable. I think many women with hourglass figures tend to dress to hide things - we men can be awful pigs sometimes. Speaking of which...there hasn't been much discussion about the title you chose for this topic. Perhaps we should host a 'clothing optional' housewarming party. You wouldn't have to worry about your clothes fitting...
Ignore my husband :)
on 2004-04-22 06:58 am (UTC)Anyway, wear what is comfortable and what you think looks nice. Yes, size in itself should not be an issue. Maybe you and I should go shopping someday :). We could each find one outfit that flatters, that promotes and helps our self confidence and makes us look sexy (long as it's not lingerie) LOL.
clothing/perception
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