Fifty-nine is such an awkward age. In my mind I’m a slender twenty-something, long slender legs, perky breasts, etc., etc. In reality, I’m a slightly overweight, almost 60 year-old grandmother with an expanding waistline and flabby upper arms.
Sometimes my mind orders clothes off the internet that my reality can’t wear. Take these lovely skirts from Darn Good Yarn:
Made from recycled saris, they’re reversible and pretty much one-size-fits-all. My mind was so sure I was going to look like a bohemian darling. My reality said, “Nope. Nope. Nope.”
So now what? I guess I could take them to a consignment shop, but I’m not crazy about either of the ones I know about in Tallahassee. Maybe I could have someone make pillows out of them?
Next time my mind tries to talk me into something like this I’m going to tell it to take a hike. But then, maybe it already has.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Nothing wrong with growing older disgracefully Leslie…I have made it my quest!
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I just wanted to look cute, but I afraid that boat has sailed.
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Go for it…now that the temperature has risen here my handful of silver rings all fit once more…and I’m 115 years old!
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Oh you!
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I look like a crazy old lady and I don’t care. And I’m older than you. I think you should wear the skirts–maybe you could shorten them a little or make them into beach coverups? N.
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Shortening them might help. Thanks!
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Kerfe here…actually Nina always looks great. You just need the right attitude. I’m way too timid! If you love them, you’re bound to feel good in them.
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I say wear them and enjoy them! They are really pretty, and probably feel lovely on. They will probably make you feel like slender 20-something as you swish around in them!
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Perhaps!
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Couldn’t a tailor do something with them? Alter them or something? They are so pretty.
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Perhaps! I’ll look into my options!
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Bohemian darlings in Florida? Whew, who knew. Now a sexy librarian alluring type could turn a page or two in that Darn Good Yarn. Ya read me.
Regards,
Dewey Decimal
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Oh Dewey, always categorizing.
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They’re so darn pretty. I hope you find a way to wear them, with panache.
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That panache part is the trick!
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Yvonne puts it perfectly. Do it
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Bedspreads?
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Well, I;m 67 and I have the knee length version of these. And I like wearing them! I felt a bit weird at first, but being that I don’t much care what others think at this point, I wear them and like them. They’re comfortable. I’m thinking of ordering one or two of the longer ones. Have you seen the video they have on all the different ways to wear them? The longer skirts can double as a dress!
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I ended up giving them to a niece. Sigh.
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