Mutton Dressed As Lamb

I have not been blessed with the ‘fashion’ gene. I have been known to ‘shop the mannequin’. I’d see how it was put together and buy the complete outfit (the sales people loved that about me). It doesn’t really work here. They sell jeans at the hardware store, but there are no mannequins. If there were, they’d probably be wearing overalls.

Our impending trip to England inspired me to step up my game, as I had 3 types of jeans- too small, too big and too ‘farm-y’. It was time to do some research and learn fashion stuff.

Time to dress this farmer, without the mustache or chest hair. (Seriously cute and I want to give Mr. Lapin all the credit.)

Where do I begin?

Pinterest, of course. You’d be amazed what you can learn when you type in these two little words…’travel wardrobe’.

How could I not be drawn into a post called “A Capsule Wardrobe for the ‘Mature’ Traveler“. That’s it! I’m a traveler, I need a wardrobe and I’m often mature. The bonus was that this was simple. Lots of clothing choices don’t work for me. I can go into a large department store with all the options and come home with one plaid shirt, whose sleeves are not long enough. I wear it 3 times and give it to my BFF.

This was just the beginning. I knew I could buy the stuff and still screw it up.

More Pinterest.

More info, research to figure out how to wear stuff. Or as the website says, “Putting Me Together”. After all, once I know the secret fashion rules, I can follow them, right…right, until they change them again.

I got easily overwhelmed and I wasn’t even shopping yet.

My Loving Spouse says ‘Mutton Dressed as Lamb’ whenever we see an older gal dressed like a teen. I sought out a lot of info that was NOT for teens.

I’ll never be a big shopper, because I’d rather mow the lawn. I do think I’ll be ready for this trip. Who says I can’t be taught. I even bought bell bottoms (white on sale). It was like an out of body experience! I immediately called my sister, who does have the fashion gene, to bring me back to reality.

No one is going to recognize me when I go back to school, except I am the only tall, old person who works there…

I have learned that running shoes make me look like I should be running (which is bad for your knees). I may never be the ‘size’ I want to be, so I should dress for the size I am.

Nerd alert, I’ve even made myself a packing spread sheet and bought packing cubes, which I learned all about on Pinterest, of course.

I’m feeling much more confident about what I’m packing for the trip, as opposed to standing at my closet with my eyes glazing over.

England here we come.

We love the couple getting married….

and we’re going to see Sheep Dog Trials! Oh, be still my heart…

and I am blessed.