I have never been known for my sartorial splendor. I’m a jeans and t-shirts gal, and, even then, I’m none too stylish. Working at home as I do, you might even say that I sometimes err too much on the side of comfort. In fact, it might be said that I could be heading straight for frumpy if I’m not too careful.

One issue is that I don’t like to spend too much money on clothing that is going to be outdated in six months, or that I’m only going to immediately spill coffee on, or that unbeknownst to me is going to make me look like “mutton in lamb’s clothing.”

Also, I have discovered that through some trickery of dressing room mirrors and enthusiastic salespeople, I often purchase clothing that looks absolutely amazing on me when I try it on at the department store, but when I put it on at home and pose before my non-magical bedroom mirror, makes me look absolutely horrible. Continue reading →