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ip dip, sky blue. who’s it. part two.
Right. I made a list of things I frequently do. Then I went and emptied my closet.
My magpie syndrom was blinding me. I am drawn to bright colours, glittering sparkling things and shoes and bags (I put that down to the fact that you can never have enough, so it’s safe to buy these)
God, there were things I didn’t even know I had. Fashion faux-pas en masse. Well, those I piled up to see whether my sisters want any of them (no, they are nice things but not for me). The remaining treasures I then had to allocate to each item of the list. Depending on the occasion I chose what would be most suitable. Having managed this two days later and with black rings under my eyes due to sleepless nights contemplating what I should do to become a better person (with regards to my wardrobe) I started to make up outfits of the piles. And that was when my dilemma started. I did have nothing to wear! I was right. Too many shoes. Too many bags. No cardigans to play with. One, ok. Maybe two. Not more than one waistcoat. 23 skirts but not one I want to wear right now.What the hell was I doing all those years? My magpie syndrom was blinding me. I am drawn to bright colours, glittering sparkling things and shoes and bags (I put that down to the fact that you can never have enough, so it’s safe to buy these). I am blind to the fact that I don’t always want to wear bright sparkling things even if you say I could. There’s a time and place for those. I storm into the bath room to quickly put my hair up and stick some shoes on on the way, out the door over to the shops.
But here the dilemma starts. I cannot decide. In the first shop I think I’d start with a versatile summer dress that carries me through the day right into the night by just changing some accessories. On my way to the till I decide I may need a bag matching which I find. At the till I ask the lady if Icould leave the dress for an hour or so with her. Duh. Here I am. Leaving this dress I just found behind. Because I’m not sure.
Next shop. Next dress. A jersey number I just can’t resist. It’s comfy, it’s dressy with my new shoes (I know don’t start) and it would even grow with me (hope I won’t grow because you know what direction grown-ups grow). Anyway, this dress is perfect. Unless maybe I should try it in another size just to compare? Oh they have it in a different colour! Hey, here is this deconstructed one I liked in the magazine. Which one should I opt for? I find some rings and a bracelet. I leave the dress with the lady on the till.
One further down the road. I have 5 dresses in my arm but am only allowed to take 4 in the changing rooms. Ok, none of them are ideal so I find a 6th dress once back outside and this is just sooo blue. It’s gorgeous! It’s where it doesn’t belong in the shop so I am searching for more a while, ask the lady for assistance and she makes all effort trying to find it in the right size. No. I’m really sorry, we haven’t got it in your size. Great.
Three hours and every shop I find later I am back in the second one to ask for the jersey one I left at the till. I take it and leave. Driving home I am contemplating whether I should turn around to get the other day to night super dress, too. Or instead. Or both?
My dilemma is still there. And I can feel it worse than ever. I have serious magpie syndrome. Or bad-wardrobe-itis. It’s my disability to decide. I am blinded by all these beautiful things.
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6 comments for “ip dip, sky blue. who’s it. part two.”
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Both dresses are great!
I also find my closet a wreck at times, too many of one thing and not enough of another.
You made the right choice, I really like the jersey dress and it looks great on you! It will be so easy to wear too, and very versatile bc you can change the look so easily with accessories and a jacket or sweater. Great purchase!
I totally understand how you feel. I’m like that as well – I have such a hard time deciding, because I don’t want to end up with a wardrobe full of things I won’t be wearing later.
Having said that, I do love the dresses you tried on (both of them). They’re practical for different reasons, the first is more summery, the second more basic but easily dressed up or down. Great choices! Id get the first dress as well!
oh thanks, that made my weekend now knowing for once i made a decision (and it’s got approval from someone else too)
ha, maybe i’ll go back to get the other one too – it’s totally different and maybe not the simple choice but so sweet!
yeah it’s sweet, but what do you need it for? would you take it for work, for party oder what for? even for everyday it’s not made, because then you rather want to look good or sexy (4 your boyfriend), not sweet! Moreover, i think its cut is not that good! y advice: Don’t take it!