![]() It’s a lifelong journey, and we’re all at our own points along that journey. Glad you’re experimenting with styles outside your comfort zone and for continuing to nurture your body image and personal style. They more likely see a bold outfit and assume (and admire!) the wearer for having the confidence to wear such a bold look. Like you said, we have to remember that we’re our worst critics, and even if we feel self-conscious, other people can’t usually see that. Thank you for your sweet comments about the blue outfit. Patrick’s Day content planned, so hopefully you find it inspiring! Paddy’s and Easter to see us through until the warmer weather comes. It’s this transitional month where we’re still riding that holiday high at the beginning, but by the end of it, we are SO over it! But you’re also right that we have St. Keep up the wonderful posts, Liz! I am a true fan of yours! And for me, you’re a role model and inspiration- even though I’m much older than you! I admire that confidence and you’ve helped me feel good about thinking outside my comfort zone and experiment with different looks that I never would have thought of before! You always look put-together and well-dressed. You put a lot of care and time in your decision and I think it shows. I feel all eyes are on me and people are thinking, “does she think she looks GOOD in that?” Well, you looked GREAT in the blue outfit! It showed your curvy figure and it showed me self-confidence! Like you have said, we need to wear what WE want to, and I know you plan your outfits from head to toe. Never got to the app that day! Let me say “kudos” to you for wearing that outfit! I am super critical of myself (always have been) and I always feel self-conscious if anything clings to my stomach or legs. I have loved your monochromatic posts this winter, Liz! I didn’t comment the other day on your blue body-hugging outfit, but I was going to on IG. Pat’s Day, along with the pastels of Easter on the horizon. I am SO with you on being bored!! February starts out fine, but by the end of it, I’m DONE!! At least in March, there’s a HINT of warmer weather (sometimes!) in eastern PA and we can start channeling Spring in our heads! And then there’s the green of St. In the wintertime, white feels icy and frosty, while ivory feels cozy and warm. *This post contains affiliate links, which, if purchased from, may result in a small commission for this site at no cost to you.*Ī monochrome look in ivory and white feels airy and ethereal. And as someone who loves playing with color, I’m really enjoying the challenge of creating monochrome pastel outfits inspired by a single hue. You have to layer and create movement, incorporate elements of texture, or embellish with an eye-catching accessory. You can’t rely on color alone to make your outfit exciting. Going monochrome lets you play with color but forces you to show restraint at the same time. ![]() And this winter I’ve been especially inspired by tonal and monochrome dressing. I welcome the opportunity to play with my wardrobe like an artist her paint. ![]() ![]() Visit My Monochrome Outfit Archives for More Style Inspiration And then, I hang it on my garment rack to admire in the days leading up to the outing, just so I can get more excited about having something to do and somewhere to go, however humble the occasion may be. So I stretch out the anticipation and excitement by planning my look in advance, trying it on, and giving it a twirl in the mirror. I’ve always loved to dress up and go out, but now more than ever before I want to make it count, whatever that means. But on those few occasions when I do have reason to go out, it begs the question: What am I going to wear?. I am bored of this winter, this weather, and this house (which I rarely have occasion to leave). It’s the end of February, and I am bored.
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