Dressed for Success
Posted by Hallee on Feb 23, 2010 in Biblical womanhood, Holy matrimony, Housekeeping, Life, Marriage |
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i definitely feel better when i get dressed vs. staying in my pjs all day. I don’t have nice clothes anymore though…I wish I did. Most of them got ruined by little boys or myself cooking! But I do like to look nice when I go to church, but even those outfits are slim findings. I’d love to go get some new clothes for myself but that’s not in the cards right now, so I have to do. Most stuff I’ve owned since I graduated college 6 yrs ago!
I know exactly what you mean!! Not the long ago I lost a lot of weight. And it was like the whole world opened up to me after that. My whole attitude changed and I felt better, and happier. And yes getting dressed in clothes I feel I look good in does wonders for me. :)
Getting up and getting dressed definitely helps me start my day a little faster. (Though I say that sitting in my pjs today!) I definitely need to revamp my wardrobe though.
I saw a picture of myself from New Year’s Eve and after that I decided that I would take time on making myself more “feminine” (for lack of a better word) before leaving the house. I have enjoyed doing my hair and wearing scarves lately although I still am most comfortable in my jeans and hoodies. Making time for myself has always come as a challenge, but I’m learning….
I get more done during the day if I remember to put on shoes:-)
Great post, Hallee! When Beth was born and for ahwile after I would wear sweatpants and jogging outfits almost everyday, even though I wasn’t jogging! :) One day, I had gotten dressed nicely, because I actually had to be somewhere and when Gus got home he commented on how nice I looked. He didn’t do it as a comment on how I usually dress. He was just giving his wife a compliment. But, I could see how happy it made him to see me looking so nice when he walked in after a long day at work. Now I make an effort to not put my sweatpants on as soon as I get home. I try to look as nice as I can when he walks in the door. I do think it is important. I am not perfect and there are days he comes home to a less than attractive version of me, but I try as hard as I can to look put together.
Oh, and it makes me feel good to know I am pleasing him in that way! Sorry, I forgot to say that. :-)
These are wonderful ideas, and it’s nice to know others struggle with the same issues. I have a terrible time spending money on myself, yet it would make my husband really happy if I did. So, thanks for the nudge to care about my wardrobe more.
I dress in suits 5 days a week, so the first thing I want to do when I walk in the door at night is to hang up my suit, get out of the pantyhose and heels and put on some sweats.
One day I was looking through pictures of me and the kids and I realized that 90% of the time I was dressed like a frumpy bag lady.
So, I spent money on “sweats” that made me look cute and feel feminine (but were still comfy). I make sure to pair them with a cute top (that matches) and it makes me feel so much better in the evenings.
During the summer, I replace the sweats with cotton dresses (because it is HOT here).
Good post Hallee. I think that finding your own “adult” style is important for all women.
Hallee,
I just found your blog through Today’s Housewife. And I have gone through a whole cup of coffee as I jump from topic to topic.
This post resonates with me. My DH has a physically taxing job and I know that he likes to be able to relax when he gets home. I also know that If I look put together as opposed to Exhausted and ready to run away, he is much more relaxed when he gets home. If I look all stressed out, then he mentally braces himself for drama with me or the kids and he is grouchy form the get-go.
I’m so happy you found me! Welcome! :-)
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving this link- I enjoyed reading it. You make very good points!