Becoming a slug in old age

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GoodEnuff

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A few years back, I moved to a rural area, small town, farming community. Since then, my "city clothes" have all disappeared; where would I wear them? Tractor Supply? WalMart? Now my wardrobe consists of jeans, t-shirts, sweat shirts and hoodies (winter).

Yesterday, I went to town and when leaving the grocery store, there was a lady ambling across the parking lot wearing linen ? slacks, a nice blouse, pretty sandals and she was wearing light makeup and her hair was styled. I thought, "That used to be me. Now I just look like an old slug."

Trying to decide if I care or not, lol.
 

Same here; I live in a relatively rural area. And more specifically, after I left formal employment to work/stay at home with the kids I went from dresses and dress shoes to leggings and Keds. I donated all my dressy clothes. I dress up only for church, and I haven't been in awhile.
 

I have no place to wear anything because I don't go out anymore. I have leggins and t-shirts. Not even a pair of jeans. I no longer care. I would if I had someplace to be and things to do that required looking somewhat decent. But I go to work and back. The doctor and back. Who needs fancy clothes for that? :ROFLMAO:
 
Oldeagle66 said:
Seems like I buy clothes just for my medical appointments and buying groceries. I no longer go out (maybe my favorite diner once a year) and I'm cool with that. When I was younger, I would even get get dressed up and stay home on Friday nights.
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Those are about the only places I go anymore, too. Dr and groceries. Once a month, post office to drop my bills in the mail. Most often it is the hardware store/lumber yard where my everyday dress blends right in.
 
GoodEnuff said:
A few years back, I moved to a rural area, small town, farming community. Since then, my "city clothes" have all disappeared; where would I wear them? Tractor Supply? WalMart? Now my wardrobe consists of jeans, t-shirts, sweat shirts and hoodies (winter).

Yesterday, I went to town and when leaving the grocery store, there was a lady ambling across the parking lot wearing linen ? slacks, a nice blouse, pretty sandals and she was wearing light makeup and her hair was styled. I thought, "That used to be me. Now I just look like an old slug."

Trying to decide if I care or not, lol.
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I was born and raised in the city. Didn't matter how poor anyone was you had to be seen dressed well, hair done etc....

When I moved to the country, and this farming rural area... I was delighted that I didn't have to spend ages every morning making sure I was wearing the nicest latest outfit, that my hair was all set nicely... and all of that.

I still love that part about living here and aside from a few years hiatus living in other places, I've lived here 50 years...

The funny part about it is, that now when I do go into the city , everyone even the best dressed business people are wearing trainers ( sneakers)..
 
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I do tend to wear dresses in the summer and have a selection of jackets for spring and fall when the weather is cooler. Even with the dresses, I can wear practical shoes.

I have fun getting dressed up a bit, even if it’s just for me going to the grocery store. Don’t say I don’t know how to have a good time. 😉

There’s a lady I meet when walking and she‘s pushing her decorated walker. She’s dressed up for herself. Dyes her hair bright red, even if it doesn’t match her red lipstick. She’ll be 100 in a few months.
 
Medusa said:
I still put light make-up on every day and brush and pin my hair. But I'm always in leggings (or form-fitting yoga pants) and t-shirts, anymore. And tennis shoes with fancy laces.
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yes but you've got TWO men to keep happy... most of us only ourselves to please ...much less 2 blokes ...:eek:
 

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