Back In The Saddle

So yesterday afternoon I spent quite a bit of time sorting through my closet. I intended to pack up all my loose clothes and bring all the clothes that I can fit into again back into rotation. It turns out that there is a very good reason I have spent the last year standing bewildered in the closet on a Saturday morning crying while everyone else was waiting for me to hurry up so we could leave the house. I have very little that is too big for me now, which means that I have a closet full of clothes that now either fit me or will fit me fine after I lose another five pounds.

So traditionally when I do this substantial weight loss thing much time is spent trying on what little really swanky dresses and outfits (that I never have anywhere to go in but continue to wait patiently for such an event) that collect dust and hanger marks in my closet. The red and gold Chinese dress with the Mandarin collar, capped sleeves, and slits up the sides fits again. The black fitted suit with the skirt that makes me feel all Boardroom Dominatrix fits again, and most excitingly the flowy off-the-shoulder ivory dress that I spent much time searching for fits again. So if anyone wants to invite me to something I'd have to dress up for now is a really good time for me. My denim Gap dress that snaps up the front very nearly doesn't pooch at the snaps when I sit now. Things are looking up.

Meanwhile, I am contemplating how many pairs of boots/shoes will fit into one suitcase. Expanding the wardrobe choices also expands the footwear choices. This is a very exciting thing for me. I am even thinking of taking my red cowboy boots and my black and brown ones. Yee Haw!

Posted by gwendolyn on August 26, 2004 at 11:53 AM