In March, I just After my marriage ended, I went out again. Two first date outfits…
pleaseAt the beginning of our date, I wanted to dress casually and keep it a little low key. It was all new and scary for me. Gentle Reader Prompting me to flirt a bit more, “I like black jeans but maybe pair them with a black blouse…maybe even undone one more button for a sexier vibe,” MDB added, “Black looks like a server’s outfit,” haha, got it.
But I’ve taken that advice to heart since then. After dating some good-looking guys and seeing how kind and open people are (especially at this age), I feel like I’ve warmed to the idea of being more vulnerable, and I’ve become a little braver when it comes to dressing in a way that shows I care and put in effort. (See what I mean? It makes sense in my head.)
At a recent drinking party, Polka dot numbers and Chloe Flat Shoes Found on eBay. (Dancing arms courtesy of Anton)
When I had dinner with my cute dad Sailor,I Short skirt Together White blouse (resemble here and here) and Strap sandals.
And at the beginning of this post, on my evening walk, I was wearing a Levi’s jeans skirt that I’ve had for 10 years (!) and an old floral shirt. Brown Sandals From Poshmark.
Fashion can sometimes feel frivolous and irrelevant, but don’t you think it really does sometimes reflect an emotional temperature, a state of mind, a stage in life? It reminds me of an interview I did with the costume designers for Girls and Fleabag. Sometimes the way the characters dress expresses what they’re thinking and feeling. Not always, but sometimes it does! Claire! Very French!
Now, I’m really curious. What do you wear when you go to dinner, or a walk, or a movie? What makes you feel like yourself? I’d love to know.
PS The perfect sneakers for long walks, and A look back at my first date after divorce, The Big Salad.
