Dress With Yourself in Mind. My last post was about how we women can dress as we choose, and create our own trends-for-one. We no longer have pressure to dress for the opposite sex (I shudder at the articles in my 1975 Cosmo magazines). When we dress with ourselves in mind, we release our creativity and character.
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It might be too literal to wear the message on your shirt, but hey, I’m retired and now is my time.😊 This graphic tee was thrifted in NYC. The tiny print below the message says “now and then”. It’s in my favorite color, heh, and works with every skirt or trouser in the closet. Today it’s a thrifted UNIQLO denim skirt that I shortened the easy way: with scissors and a wash in the machine.
A very old Missoni silk scarf (from Filene’s Basement in the early 90’s) makes a great necklace. The lace-up sandals are from Sofft (on sale now). And it’s another beautiful day in paradise!
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Love the graphic tee! Those sandals are fab, they look so comfortable. I like the word “farked” 🙂
Emma xxx
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Hi Emma! Thanks for your kind words, and for linking up. I’m loving that plaid fishtail skirt, it’s so pretty on you! xox
Love the outfit. The t-shirt and sandals are my fave! Your personal style always shines through in all your outfits. I definitely keep myself in mind when getting dressed. It’s a must.
Whitney | http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Thank you Whitney. Same back to you – you always look like you’re happy in your clothes! Love your Converse today, so fresh and Spring-y, xox.
That wig looks fabulous on you, Patti. What a great idea to cut bangs into it. I’m loving your skirt shortening technique as well! xxx
Thank you Ann. I enjoyed your trip to the vintage fest (although your weather was not perfect) and I love your colorful finds. And those fab boots you’re wearing! xox
Scissors and a wash is definitely my favorite way to shorten things as well! 😉
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
haha! Thanks Cheryl. Your white knee boots are fantastic! xox
I love the cute bangs! Also, the raw hem on the skirt–nice!! You look so pretty!
Thanks Becky. Your 90’s dress and jacket, re-fashioned by YOU, look fab! xox
Like the tee shirt Hun, and the skirt makes it a great outfit. Thanks for hosting too. Jacqui Mummabstylish
Thanks Jacqui. I love your version of Andrea’s look – a pleated midi skirt is one of my favorites! xox
Love the shirt, the quote is so cool 🙂 Kisses and thanks for the linkup!
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Thank you, Vale. I’m loving your brown belted coat and fabulous hat! xox
Hi Patti
Yes, great message. I always dress for myself 🙂 I really love the bangs – it looks so good on you. Ive been getting into neck scarves more lately, so I love this look on you!
Thank you, Jess. I agree, I feel your personality coming out through your beautiful outfits. Love, love your new Jambu sandals! xox
That’s a great shirt! And I love the neck scarf of course. Good job farking up that wig! Looks great!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
Thank you Andrea. Your new embroidered scarf is gorgeous. xox
I love the bangs. And so cool it is a wig. Gives you the look and feel without the commitment
Thanks, Linda. Love your black and white outfit, including the cool shoes! xox
Love this look!
Thanks Amy! I like your off-the-shoulder top, very flattering! xox
Yes I dress for me but I think the younger generation ie twenties, still dress for boyfriends. Sadly.
You’re probably right. We hope they’ll grow out of that inclination : > Thanks for linking up, i love to see your weekly looks. xox
Love the bangs you cut into your wig! I wear a hair topper and had a few bangs cut into it last time I had my hair cut – why not!
xo,
Kellyann
why not, indeed? : > It’s fun to play with hair! Thanks for linking up, you look gorgeous. xox
You would be proud of me. I had a pair of white jeans that were getting dingy. No amount of bleach would get them bright again. I wanted to dye them red, but the supermarkets carried the rainbow of dyes EXCEPT red. I finally went to a droguerie (a kind of French pharmacy but for the house) and got Dylon dye, which I had recently read about in an article about fashion week. Tulip red. I almost fainted at the price (€15.40) but I ended up dying the jeans, a white blouse that had yellowed underarms, and a sweater I had bought in the 1990s. All 100% cotton. I will never wear them all together, but I love that they are the same shade. It’s like having three new items of clothing. For €15.
That sounds like the best DIY! And you did make three new pieces without binning the “old” ones. You’re inspiring! xox
I think even today younger women still dress for men – isn’t it wonderful when we let all that nonsense go!? Love your hair – the fringe looks great Patti! xx
Thanks Maria, and thank you for sharing your wonderful vid about makeup (plus your voice is delightful!). xox
I love how you’ve shortened that denim skirt – you’ve given it edge and individuality. What a great idea!
Your hair looks fantastic! xxx
Thank you, Vix! And thanks for sharing your brilliant “new” Afghan Nomad dress, xox.
Love the bangs! I also like the way you shortened the denim skirt. I’ll have to remember that great trick. The graphic T-shirt is perfect and I love the scarf as a necklace.
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Elle
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Thank you Elle! Loved your captures of Madison Ave luxuries. And your camel coat is indeed timeless! xox
Love the graphic top!
Liv
http://livforstyle.net
Thanks Liv! You’re looking great in your bronze-y jacket, xox.
Ha! I finally gave up dressing for someone else when my partner of 20 years died back in 2009. After far too many decades of serial monogamy which (for me) equaled dressing to please someone else, the past 10 years have been all about dressing to please ME. One of my favorite thrifted t-shirts has an Oscar Wilde quote on it: ‘Be yourself; everyone else is taken.’
Fantastic outfit, Patti and the bangs are fantastic. You look wonderful. <3
Thank you dear Cee. I hadn’t known your partner passed, so sorry for your loss. I LOVE that you dress to please you, and that O.W. quote is wonderful! xox
How cute is that tee!
And I didn’t know that’s a wig. Love it!!
Thank you, D! I love wearing hair. Have a great week! xox
Patti I love this basic tee with your jeans skirt. We sometimes to keep ourselves in mind 🙂 . The tee and the shoes goes so well. love it
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Thank you, Rama. Your shorts styled with those fab boots look amazing! xox
I love this outfit! Especially those shoes and the slogan jumper is beautiful.
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Thanks so much Heather! Have a wonderful week ahead. xox
Hooray for dressing for ourselves! I love your casual outfit, Patti! A very mindful message for us all!
Joining you today in my version of Casual Friday, which is to say, not casual at all!
Thank you my fellow islander (yes, I live on an island too!). Your Friday look is over the moon good. xox
I think the bang idea is genius. That is the same wig you wore here right? It was covering too much of your beautiful face otherwise. Now I’m sure it is easier to wear.
That scarf is SWEEEET!
You do have a knack of finding the best thrifted tees.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Thanks Suzanne – I’m eyeballing all my hair things to see if I can make bangs! Love your triple print today, so you, so creative. xox
It’s my favorite color too! I always dress with myself in mind. Otherwise I don’t feel good in my outfit. I love your denim skirt!
Thank you dear Nancy! Great minds thinking alike, and all that. xox
LOVE the outfit, perfect and inspiring. I hope to someday join in on visible Monday before I croak.
hi Ramona and thanks for your kind words! If I can help you link up, let me know, xox.
I dress for me. My closet is my OWN space where I can really get my creativity on. Sometimes I even have a cup of tea with her and brainstorm on what fun combinations we can make for the week ahead! LOVE LOVE your denim skirt, it’s the perfect length and you know I love a good graphic tee!
Happy Monday Patti!
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
Happy Monday to you too, gorgeous lady. That brainstorming sounds like major fun. xox
I love that you added bang to that wig. I have two wigs that I haven’t worn for ages….it’s a great idea although I might want to have someone who is better at cutting hair help me….
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Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Yes, do it! If you’re not wearing them now, give them a do-over : > Thanks for linking up, xox.
I definitely keep myself in mind when I dress! Sometimes it is the only truly ‘selfish’ thing I get to do all day long. xx
Hi Lisa! I really enjoyed your color-analysis post today, thanks for coming by! xox