Tag: #clothes

Can a change of outfit really change your outlook?

I suppose the lovely weather we’ve experienced over the last few days has had me sorting the short sleeves from the woolly jumpers. And having an extra day to chill out and do what you want to has been beneficial.

I’ve been girlying up by wearing some lighter, brighter clothing, cleaning some jewellery I haven’t worn in ages, spritzed on some perfume even though we’re not going anywhere, painted my nails, done some housework and cooked breakfasts for the week ahead. Quite the domestic goddess. I’ve actually felt really chilled and positive about some changes I’ve started to put in place and today it started to manifest.

But to make those feelings and attitudes to stick, I’m going to apply the 21 day rule of sticking with it for that long to see if I can change my habits.

The way you dress can affect the way you feel and therefore can be used to take advantage of and increase confidence. Wearing elegant clothes can even change your behaviour. Adding accessories ups the ante. 

I was told once that I should dress for the job I want not the one I have, but given that I’m sat in an office predominantly on my own, no one notices any way. I was also told that I should buy new underwear for an interview as it makes you feel more alert 😆

Apparently clothes have a cognitive affect with uncomfortable clothing associated with unease and distraction whilst comfortable clothing help us relax. Wearing the right clothes for the right occasion puts us in the right frame of mind.

Can all of this really make a difference or is it all superficial nonsense?

It will be time to be more sociable again soon as we meet more people face to face. Being a natural introvert that fills me with dread but can a change of outfits and mindset make a difference? Time will tell.

Will anyone notice and will they care?

Ne’er cast a clout til May is out

An old English proverb, cited in 1732, advising us not to put away our winter woollies until the end of May. Or it could relate to the Hawthorn tree blossom.

I have, however, decided not to heed such advice and have swapped my winter and summer clothes over before the end of April, albeit retaining some thinner jumpers and cardis for layering when required.

I do seem to have quite a lot of clothes, even though there is a proportion that I don’t wear very often, or I forget about and end up rotating the same few items. About 18 months ago we bought some of those storage bags that you vacuum the air out of so I could put clothes in them and store them at the bottom of the wardrobe without them taking up too much room. Have to say, well worth the investment, particularly for putting away big winter jumpers which take up a tonne of space.

Every spring/autumn I swap over the contents of the bags and as I do so, check which items are no longer required and bag them up for the charity shop. The trouble is, I then also supplement it by ordering some new stuff.

I’m trying to introduce some colour and femininity and some sort of style. I’m trying to move away from black/blue jeans and #bellringing polo shirts. But I do like to be comfortable so cotton, bamboo, and roomy is essential. I’m not a girlie girl so don’t tend to wear skirts or dresses as I find then intensely impractical and uncomfortable for most of what I do. And of course, I’m a bit of a chubster so like things that cover up the bulges.

I’ve just bought some new tops from Joebrowns.co.uk having been introduced to this by my sister. I like some of the shabby Boho chic style and also the long tunic tops the cover my belly and butt. I’m now looking for a couple of pairs of coloured jeans. I have white ones but was thinking or coral, orange or red. Can’t seem to find any I like. They all appear to be cropped length not full length.

Recommendations gratefully received.