Jeans: Esprit
Boots: Wittner
These thoughts were especially at the top of my mind when we went out last night to celebrate my sister-in-law's completion of her Master's degree. We all recognise the sacrifice and effort that it took for her to get this done and also the great sense of achievement that comes from finishing it. This is a variation of what I wore for the evening. The temperature is down to under 10 degrees in the evenings now, so I dressed with warmth as my primary consideration and I actually wore the cardigan I showed you last month over the top of the knit. I have recently discovered that turtlenecks, which always looked awful on me when I had breasts, actually look quite good with a flat chest and the bonus is that it keeps my neck really cosy! This knit is fine but warm and I think the loose shape and asymmetric hemline are quite flattering as they draw the eye downward.
We had a yummy Vietnamese meal, then went to Cloudland where I had another lesson in tolerating pain. I felt simultaneously underdressed and overdressed amongst all the beautiful young things in their short, shiny, backless, low-cut cocktail dresses. Bling and skin were definitely the order of the evening. I'm not quite sure how they managed to avoid feeling uncomfortably cold, but maybe they are prepared to tolerate pain in the service of looking fabulous!
Are you willing to suffer for beauty?
Graduation Day by Chris Isaak
Sharon I must watch that program! Sounds brilliant. And I love this outfit. White jeans for winter!! They look great. The boots are very cool. Are they grey?
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it, Deborah. I have found the series very interesting. The jeans and boots are boot grey, but read a lot lighter in this photo - I think it's the weird Queensland twilight.
DeleteI would like to say that I don't suffer for beauty,but the last 10 months make me reconsider...the scarves, the hats, the extra layers, were often a discomfort but endured for my vanity. Most recently, the chemo I am on has destroyed the soles of my feet...they are a mess! So instead of sandles, so necessary in this heat, I am wearing shoes...luckily Toms makes the cutest little canvas flats...so although not the most airy of footwear, they at least look good :) I will watch that episode. I believe this...that we often give up or give in before really necessary. Often so many of our challenges are all in our mind. Thanks for the continued inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's a real balance between aesthetics and comfort isn't it, Vicki? I hope you enjoy the series - I found it very motivating and inspiring, and Todd is pretty easy on the eye!
DeleteLove the boots!! I'm guessing Cloudland is a nightclub? Nightmare!
ReplyDeleteYep, nightclub. But very pretty. Might be better on another night. The boots were a special request from Greg, surprisingly! I suspect they play into his "Pretty Woman" fantasies, but whatever!
DeleteI suspect many people have Pretty Woman fantasies :p They look great on you anyway.
ReplyDeleteI just learned about your blog -- it's terrific. I've created a link to it in the "Going Flat" section of my website, BreastFree.org. You've got a great sense of style. I can see from the comments that you've already got a big following. I hope my link will alert even more women to your creative fashion ideas. Now I plan to read all your archived posts!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words Barbara, and for the link from your site. Breastfree was one of the few sites I found with helpful information about going flat, so thank you for the wonderful work you have done.
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