Anyone else 'let themselves go'?

Says it all

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I didn’t let myself go, I got up one morning and I’d gone!!’

I love that. 😂😂

Why the inference that comfy clothes are linked to letting yourself go

petra that's exactly what I can't understand. All these people who have spent their lives in uncomfortable clothes. Why??

Makes you wonder whether some posters are only just giving up their corsets.

I can't remember the last time I wore a dress and there's no skirt in my closet. I keep it simple and wear shorts or jeans, tee- shirts, hoodies, trainers or sandals. People in my neighbourhood dress very casually and much the same whether they are at home or out and about. I have a good haircut and only in the winter when I look a bit sallow do I bung a bit of blusher on.

I have never ironed jeans or T-shirts. Body warmth does that for you.
I confess to ironing the rest of my clothes, if only because I don’t like having hems all over the place and the fabric feels nicer against my skin.
DH liked his daily handkerchiefs ironed and the sheets and pillowcases done too.

After years of wearing a uniform followed by even longer wearing corporate clothes I’m happy being comfortable in clean, sometimes ironed and tidy clothing, clean hair and no makeup (I can’t remember the last time I wore any!). I dress for myself and that’ll suit me fine.
I also enjoy ironing, especially bed linen - there’s nothing nicer than line-dried, ironed sheets ❤️

As my grandmother always said, Unattractive clothes are just as expensive as ones you look good in.

All clothing is a conscious choice, even if you choose to live in a binbag and like it or not people respond to you unconsciously based on what you are wearing.

If people see someone coming down the road who is wearing random clothing, unwashed and unironed, their impression, for an older person will be sympathy,and an element of paatronage for a poor old dear, who is probably not mentally all there.

Our clothes reflect the value we put on ourselves. Some people, like Shirley Williams, coul get away with looking like as if her clothes are an obstacle course to doing something more important. But he people who can do that are very very few. Most people who look a mess, will, sadly, not always be treated with the respect they deserve.

As I said unbecoming clothes are no cheaper than flattering items and I have never understood the idea that equates dressing well with being uncomfortable. I have never worn uncomfortable clothes, not bras, not shoes, not even dressing up for an evening out.

Someone recently said something to me that suggested that I am seen as a stylish dresser, in a bohemian style, but it takes no more effort to put on pretty underwear for MY benefit and a pull a pretty summerdress over my head, in a flattering colour as pull on a worn black T shirt and shapeless black trousers, over faded and stretched underwear.

Following a serious accident a few years ago I had no choice. I had always been very active but the impact on my mobility was horrendous and my mental health took a nose dive too.
However, I have come through it and I am improving daily although I’ll never be as physically fit as I used to be.
As for appearance, if I’m going out I do make more effort with what I am wearing, my hair is always tidy regardless but when I am at home I wear what I want.

I never leave the house without earrings and perfume. Otherwise, so long as my clothes are clean and my hair brushed, I’m fine.

merlotgran

^I didn’t let myself go, I got up one morning and I’d gone!!’^

I love that. 😂😂

Brilliant. 😊👏💕

Well said monica

M0nica

As my grandmother always said, Unattractive clothes are just as expensive as ones you look good in.

All clothing is a conscious choice, even if you choose to live in a binbag and like it or not people respond to you unconsciously based on what you are wearing.

If people see someone coming down the road who is wearing random clothing, unwashed and unironed, their impression, for an older person will be sympathy,and an element of paatronage for a poor old dear, who is probably not mentally all there.

Our clothes reflect the value we put on ourselves. Some people, like Shirley Williams, coul get away with looking like as if her clothes are an obstacle course to doing something more important. But he people who can do that are very very few. Most people who look a mess, will, sadly, not always be treated with the respect they deserve.

As I said unbecoming clothes are no cheaper than flattering items and I have never understood the idea that equates dressing well with being uncomfortable. I have never worn uncomfortable clothes, not bras, not shoes, not even dressing up for an evening out.

Someone recently said something to me that suggested that I am seen as a stylish dresser, in a bohemian style, but it takes no more effort to put on pretty underwear for MY benefit and a pull a pretty summerdress over my head, in a flattering colour as pull on a worn black T shirt and shapeless black trousers, over faded and stretched underwear.

You said it all. 👏👏👏👏

😂😂😂 it's my demeanor that people respond to not my clothes darling. But, as the youngsters say, 'you do you'!

I'm a tidy one too. I wore a uniform for much of my life and then when office based I wore another sort of uniform as the dress code was formal. Here I am on a very hot day hair and make up done, co-ordinated accessories, light jersey summer dress but no shoes at all in the house, ever. Same every day.

Just to mention my extra accessory today is an ice pack in my knickers ass the back has gone again so it looks like I have a bustle.

I had two comments made to me recently in the charity where I work.
One of our regulars who brings home made cakes in and has a cup of tea said to me ^your so stylish but so ordinary^🤷‍♀️
Then my manger ( who is now a close friend) said i thought you were posh why? because of the way you dress 😂

LauraNorderr

Unpleasant body odour, lank greasy hair and last nights dinner between the teeth. Clothes worn repeatedly over and containing said odour and stained with said accumulated dinners. That’s letting yourself go.
Being clean and deodorised, hair combed and grease free with freshly brushed teeth and clean clothes, ironed or not, is all we need.
Best thing about retirement is that we can just be comfortable, happy in our own skin and wearing a smile of contentment.
Let it all hang out…
No don’t go that far!

Gave me a laugh LauraNorderr, the first bit. Most people seem to dress up a bit when they go out round here . My mum wouldn’t let me wear jeans when I was young , I practically live in them now, black ones, light blue, dark blue, got the lot.

Mostly i live in casual clothes. I like my hair to be tidy and I do wear lipstick if going out. I have/had a few ages spots on my face and decided to have them removed. Absolutely delighted with the result and if necessary will do it again. Every so often I like to smarten up a bit. A few of my elderly neighbours are very smart, however the most important thing is being happy in yourself and if that is dressed up or very casual the only person that matters is you.

We’ve just looked after our granddaughters aged 7 and 4 for four days whilst their parents were away. After day 1 I realised I’d let myself go. No makeup and no time to think about what to wear!

Yes, I don't make much of an effort on a daily basis but I try to make an effort when I go out. If I did it every day, I wouldn't have those uplifting moments.

I have been influenced by Yul Brynner, whereby I mostly wear a uniform of black trousers & a nice blouse, (Yul obviously chose a shirt, I imagine!))
It stops me messing about & faffing in my wardrobe, as well as being suitable for almost all daily events.
I'm too small to wear dresses but I've found my comfortable look & I'm sticking to it. Thanks Yul. 😊

I’m the same, I get a pedicure and a manicure every three weeks or so, and although i can look like an unmade bed at times, I feel that just lifts me out of looking like some poor soul who’s slept in a doorway all night, perfume is an absolute must..And now with the hot weather a panama style hat is a boon, it covers a multitude of sins..lol..

I like that comment.... our clothes reflect the value we put on ourselves.

That is so true. I have recently returned from holiday and some of the outfits were quite hideous.

I think I live more like a child with a dress up box. I love clothes - especially unconventional stuff - and happily wear it around the house likely with no makeup and unbrushed hair (,although I am blessed with hair that seems to look styled even when unbrushed)