When your clothes no longer fit the way they used to, it’s time to honor your changing body with outfits that inspire confidence and foster your sense of style.
Yes! I love all your cute outfits! I can definitely relate to running around in athletic wear. Since the majority of my days are spent cleaning the house, going for a walk at the lake or grocery shopping, doing yoga, camping or just doing day trips in the woods, quick dry shorts, t-shits and Tevas are pretty much my staple. Lol
But I hit that place you are talking about. Things just don't sit right on my body like they used to. It's annoying. Going up a size and settling for the middle-aged look.
But when I get ready to go on a date with my hubs I start rummaging through the hangers. So back in early spring I decided to embrace the middle-aged me and bought some new clothes.
Love your style! You look great!
And the video is exactly what I need today after creek tubing earlier this week. Lol
Jessica - I love hearing that you're also embracing your new body! I'm hoping more women will feel comfortable doing the same thing in middle age and find a new sense of confidence in what they wear. Your closet staples sound familiar; I love my Chacos with shorts and t shirts!
So glad the video was just right - creek tubing sounds fun and relaxing. (I'm adding it to my list of things to try out.) If you are ever looking for a video on something specific , please let me know! : )
I liked this post after reading the first few sentences! Athleisure wear has also been and sort of remains my uniform. I need to exercise close to two hours a day for my wellness so always want to be ready for it. But I totally related to so much of what has motivated your focus on fashion. Adjusting to perimenopausal body changes and history of body shaming makes clothing shopping rough. I’ve read Marie Kondo and just this week tossed something that made me feel just ridiculous. Not cute at all. And that was before reading your post. So we’re on the same page. I’ve also had my colours done! I’m a woodsy autumn. I’m just finding I’m better able at getting rid of items than finding good new ones. I really appreciate any woman who speaks openly and vulnerably about her body image struggles especially through midlife. Thin women are not immune. ♥️
Nancy - it's a comfort to know other women are going through the same thing and can relate on several levels. Thank you for your comment; your words ring true. Life is hard enough without body image issues. I look back at pics of myself in my 20s and 30s and wonder why did I ever think I looked bad? I would be thrilled with that body if I had it today. So these days, I am embracing my current shape with the drooping skin, thicker waist, flattened rear-end and all the rest of it while finding gratitude that I have a body that is strong, moves well, isn't injured, and lets me live the life I want. And I hope that by sharing my story, I can help other women dealing with similar issues. <3
Yes! I love all your cute outfits! I can definitely relate to running around in athletic wear. Since the majority of my days are spent cleaning the house, going for a walk at the lake or grocery shopping, doing yoga, camping or just doing day trips in the woods, quick dry shorts, t-shits and Tevas are pretty much my staple. Lol
But I hit that place you are talking about. Things just don't sit right on my body like they used to. It's annoying. Going up a size and settling for the middle-aged look.
But when I get ready to go on a date with my hubs I start rummaging through the hangers. So back in early spring I decided to embrace the middle-aged me and bought some new clothes.
Love your style! You look great!
And the video is exactly what I need today after creek tubing earlier this week. Lol
Jessica - I love hearing that you're also embracing your new body! I'm hoping more women will feel comfortable doing the same thing in middle age and find a new sense of confidence in what they wear. Your closet staples sound familiar; I love my Chacos with shorts and t shirts!
So glad the video was just right - creek tubing sounds fun and relaxing. (I'm adding it to my list of things to try out.) If you are ever looking for a video on something specific , please let me know! : )
I liked this post after reading the first few sentences! Athleisure wear has also been and sort of remains my uniform. I need to exercise close to two hours a day for my wellness so always want to be ready for it. But I totally related to so much of what has motivated your focus on fashion. Adjusting to perimenopausal body changes and history of body shaming makes clothing shopping rough. I’ve read Marie Kondo and just this week tossed something that made me feel just ridiculous. Not cute at all. And that was before reading your post. So we’re on the same page. I’ve also had my colours done! I’m a woodsy autumn. I’m just finding I’m better able at getting rid of items than finding good new ones. I really appreciate any woman who speaks openly and vulnerably about her body image struggles especially through midlife. Thin women are not immune. ♥️
Nancy - it's a comfort to know other women are going through the same thing and can relate on several levels. Thank you for your comment; your words ring true. Life is hard enough without body image issues. I look back at pics of myself in my 20s and 30s and wonder why did I ever think I looked bad? I would be thrilled with that body if I had it today. So these days, I am embracing my current shape with the drooping skin, thicker waist, flattened rear-end and all the rest of it while finding gratitude that I have a body that is strong, moves well, isn't injured, and lets me live the life I want. And I hope that by sharing my story, I can help other women dealing with similar issues. <3