When the kids were in elementary school, I heard about a women who bought all new clothes twice a year. To make room, she sold her current season's wardrobe from the previous year. At the time, all the other moms thought her husband was a prince. And, as I remember it, the woman did not shop at the discount stores.
After shopping last Saturday, I decided it was time to take a good look at my own wardrobe. In doing so, I realized that I've become a bit like the woman envied all those years ago. I suspect a big difference, however, is that I'm not spending nearly as much money. Another difference is that I do still wear some items that I've had for years.
But I like to stay current with my wardrobe. And, even if my weight stays the same, every season I discover pieces in my closet that used to work but don't anymore. Plus I'm all for embracing trends that flatter my baby-boomer body. It often seems that my generation drives the trends. Several years ago, the three-quarter length sleeve showed up that's great for covering underarm flab. This year the longer-length tops that cover the sagging, expanding tush are in vogue.
In all honesty, however, I couldn't afford to replace my wardrobe every season if I needed a lot of pieces. But I no longer need work clothes in addition to casual items. Nearly all of the pieces in my wardrobe work for every circumstance or event in my life. Plus, I don't shop at high-end stores and rarely buy anything that's not discounted. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
*13 Grandma Days until Spring Break!*
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