Are we saving things for a special occasion? Maybe a wedding, or a funeral! Who and what do we save our clothes for. Are you planning to go on a date, or a Cruze, maybe a vacation, because most of my single girlfriends wouldn’t think about dating any longer. We all think our girlfriends are the most important people to have fun with now!

My closet is filled with clothes that I consider “special.” Special to me maybe, but in reality I keep saving a lot of them for a special occasion, and that occasion never arises. Not that I’m thinking about it, since they have been in my closet for years just waiting, they have grown out of style, and have probably shrunk in the dryer! Yes, some of them just hop into the dryer all on their own, and they will shrink!

In the event we ever go to a wedding, or a dinner party, wouldn’t we want to look refreshed, and at our best? Of course we would. So why would we want to wear something dusty and old out of our closet?

Think about it……. is it just because we love the look we once had? Is it that we payed a lot for this beloved outfit? Is it the color that makes us feel young and vibrant?

Well, maybe all of the above, but as I think of this I can also think of several outfits that were pricey, colorful, and made me feel great at the time. But, I could almost bet that if I could even get them on, and I put them on, I wouldn’t feel the same.

I’ve changed, my taste has altered a little, and as I get better with time, I’ve become more relaxed, and casual. My idea of dressed up is a comfy pair of pants, and a lose top. Maybe a jacket, or sweater. If I’m feeling really good, I’ll add some earrings, and maybe a necklace. That’s it!!! Times have changed, even the shoes I wear have changed. Never in a million years did I ever think I’d be wearing Berkenstocks. But that’s the only thing that feels comfortable, so that’s all I wear now.

I am casual, and my idea of a comfortable outfit is something that feels like I’m wearing a nightgown, or a soft pair of PJ’s. After all as long as I have makeup on, earrings on, and maybe a scarf, or necklace, in my mind, I’m dressed to kill……for me.! Fortunately we live in Southern California where it is super casual, and my mode of dressing is perfect.

Dressing for someone else is a thing of the past. Don’t get me wrong, I want my husband to feel good when we go somewhere. I wouldn’t want him to think I’ve given up, and no longer care, because I do care. It’s just that our world changes as we age, and we don’t have to prove anything.

Let me know what your thoughts are on cleaning out the old closets. Dressing with comfort, and what that means to you now.

Thank you for stopping to read my blog. I hope you found it helpful, and interesting.

Remember we all are in the same boat, and we need to stick together. Much love, Karen