Clothing Conundrum
Clothes: we wear them, we need them, we are judged and judge others for clothing choices. I hold onto clothes when they no longer fit, or are acceptable in public. I fall into the trap of what is "in style" and make ugly, unfortunate mistakes. For example, I have a lot of leggings!!! Someone my age, with my wiggly skin and not-so-tiny butt should not wear leggings. Yet, I convinced myself that I could get away it. I can't. Well, maybe I can if I am home alone with no intention of going out...or if I am at my WW meeting where we don't judge. Leggings weigh very little, so they are perfect for my WW weigh-in. I think I struggle more than most people when it comes to confidence in clothing. I could do what I usually do, and blame my mother. But, this time, I'll blame twelve years of Catholic school (well, I guess that is my mother's fault, too...hmmm). For twelve years I wore a uniform to school every day. I didn't have an opportunity to develo