Ravings of a Textual Deviant

Girly stuff ahead. Consider yourself warned.

I’ve spent the last couple of weeks methodically and ruthlessly purging my closet of things that don’t fit, are worn out, or are otherwise unflattering. I’m having a little trouble letting go of things I don’t wear very often, but even so, I’ve got a considerable heap to go to Goodwill. The vast majority of the pile falls squarely into the “doesn’t fit” category. (Interestingly enough, it’s also mostly dark colors and neutrals.) I’ve watched my closet get progressively emptier, and I finally realized that almost all of my work clothes have been purged, and that most of the remaining few ought to be.

Combine this with a long-overdue haircut that necessitated a trip to the mall, and I am sure that you can see what’s coming. The total haul included nail polish, a sweater, two skirts, a twinset, a cardigan, a top, a bracelet, and five pairs of earrings. (I’m a sucker for the final clearance rack.) Almost everything I got had lots of color, skirts were shorter (not ankle-length), and I had a great time in the process. It’s amazing what a difference it makes when off-the-rack clothes fit reasonably well.

So, this morning, I headed into work in a new outfit, new haircut, and a fresh manicure/pedicure. I don’t feel totally made over, but I do feel considerably improved. One of my secret vices is TLC’s “What Not To Wear,” mostly because I enjoy the constructive sarcasm. One thing I hear at the end of every show is that the made-over person’s confidence gets a major boost. I used to think that was complete crap–I don’t take a significant percentage of the news seriously, let alone entertainment–but I have to say, there’s something to the confidence thing.

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