Writing in this space most often brings me around to the most positive parts of the fairdare. There are so many: compassion for garment workers, farmers + ourselves, less, enough, gratitude, simplicity, less impact on the environment + so many more. At the same time, I try not to sugarcoat my own efforts to wear what is already in my closet, to mend + repair in order to prolong wear, to thrift, make + only as a last resort to purchase fairly made clothing. This challenge has gotten easier in many ways...but still offers some level of difficulty for me.
Long story short...this summer was a struggle in the wardrobe department. Whether I was wrestling with...
-my relationship with my body or age or
-the feeling that nothing is novel or
-a lack of clarity on what I want to wear + think I look good in or
-the lack of access to good local thrifted/fair pieces that I can try on or
-the expectations I have for each + every piece in my wardrobe (style, comfort, desire to wear over + over again) or
-perpetually second guessing myself
...I'm guessing that I'm not completely alone.
Wishing I had just stayed focused on this plan...and not second guessed myself repeatedly. Anyway...I want to offer myself more kindness + love going forward. I hope you will do the same.
Love,
Jane
Long story short...this summer was a struggle in the wardrobe department. Whether I was wrestling with...
-my relationship with my body or age or
-the feeling that nothing is novel or
-a lack of clarity on what I want to wear + think I look good in or
-the lack of access to good local thrifted/fair pieces that I can try on or
-the expectations I have for each + every piece in my wardrobe (style, comfort, desire to wear over + over again) or
-perpetually second guessing myself
...I'm guessing that I'm not completely alone.
Wishing I had just stayed focused on this plan...and not second guessed myself repeatedly. Anyway...I want to offer myself more kindness + love going forward. I hope you will do the same.
Love,
Jane
