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one good outfit

9/11/2022

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This week I'm starting a new adventure. Thinking through how I'm going to show up in a new way is often a useful part of these types of transitions...whether it involves beginning a new school, a new activity or a new season. 

When thinking through what clothing I will need in a new situation, it's very easy to get caught up in feeling that I don't have what I need or that I don't have enough. It's true that I may need to add pieces to my wardrobe. It's likely, however, that I have enough to see me through the first few days without adding anything just yet.

One exercise that has been very helpful to me, whether I'm beginning to attend yoga classes or moving to a new climate, is trying to think of just one good outfit to wear in that situation. (Notice that I didn't say "perfect". That's too much pressure.)  ;)

At first, I may think of dreamy pieces I've always imagined wearing or pieces in new collections of brands that epitomize this type of activity or locale in my mind. It's fun + exciting to imagine my days, feelings + interactions wearing these lovely pieces. I might try some things on...try mixing them with pieces already in my closet...layer them up...move in ways that are to come.

More often than not, I come back to the pieces I know that I love...my personal basics. Since I've chosen them with my daily life in mind (every day, season, activity + occasion), there are usually some pieces that will serve this new situation.

At this point, I may not be able to comprehend what I will wear every single day in my new situation. I may not feel confident knowing how much will be enough. But I am coming closer to thinking of one outfit that seems appropriate, comfortable and "me" enough to work on one single day in that new situation. I have found some direction, and that feels like a good start.

Love,
Jane

P.S. Just for fun...speaking of one good outfit...his.  :)
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Gretchen link
9/12/2022 08:27:49 pm

I love the idea of letting yourself dream about what you think you need for your new endeavor. And then, just taking it one day, one outfit at a time. I tend to pressure myself to find the perfect wardrobe for the next X number of months. One outfit at a time is so much less pressure!

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