I did it again!

[Molly Wells]

Most of the chances that I have to go out dressed come when I am traveling or have time to go to the nearby city. This is most often during the day when most people are dressed pretty casual as they are going out and about.
I don't think I pass well at all so if I get the chance to go out I feel less conspicuous if I dress casual as well. I do have some skirts and tops that I wear out occasionally but lately I have found that wearing (sorry Karen) jeans seem to help me blend in a little better. Jeans with some low cut boots with a high heel, a nice top and of course forms, wig and makeup, etc. Just trying for a nice casual look.
So here is the problem. I really like a nice dress, knee length or less. I am "petite" and can manage a decent figure with everything in place. Of course a nice dress call for hose and heels, and the next thing I know is that if go out to the mall or a local shopping venue I am going to draw more attention than I want. The look is great for going out to dinner or clubbing, but not so much during the day.
So, what did I do today? I had to take the car to the shop and while I was out decided to do a little shopping. (in drab) I go to to department store to look for some nice tops to go with my jeans, but guess what I left with!
That's right, a new gray form fitting sheath dress and a sweater to go with it, and of course some new undies. All together, a nice dressy going out outfit and not a new casual top in the bag!
Oh well, the things that we do. Can anybody relate?

Molly

[Persephone]

Yes! I can relate!

But you know what really makes me nuts? I have three closets full of stuff -- everything from my exercise wear to a few dresses -- yet whenever I'm getting ready to go someplace I have the horrible sinking feeling that I haven't got a thing to wear.

It's really weird! But it does mean that I now understand what that is all about!

Hugs,
Persephone.

[PretzelGirl]

But you know what really makes me nuts? I have three closets full of stuff -- everything from my exercise wear to a few dresses -- yet whenever I'm getting ready to go someplace I have the horrible sinking feeling that I haven't got a thing to wear.

As teenagers would say, "Well....duh!". And don't forget you can't do a thing with your hair!

[Roberta Marie]

Have you considered denim skirts or dresses? I have 4 or 5 denim skirts in lengths from just above my knee to full length. In my opinion, denim is perfect for casual wear, grocery shopping, malls, even church. In summer or wear flipflops or sandels with heels or flat. In winter, opeque or fuzzy cable knit tights, with a pair of slides or mules with heels or flat, or a pair of boots works well. It's just a little dressier that jeans, but satisfies that urge to wear a skirt without standing out too much.

[Christy_M]

This is why I have six prom dresses without hope of ever going to a prom. I love to dress really nice with dresses or skirts but those don´t blend too well in today´s society. If only this was 1950 with 2050 acceptance...