Step 1) Admitting The Problem
I have a problem with using my wardrobe and I am ready to get help. I say this because well I need to get it together. Honestly I have some pretty nice things in my wardrobe that fit me just fine on any given day that my midsection isn't expanding and some that still fit me quite nicely even as said midsection continues to expand. There are some things in said wardrobe that needs to be retired and I know that, but it's so hard to let go of things when I plan to revitalize them (I have dreams of cutting up, sewing together, etc). I am now ready to embark upon the 2nd step in this journey.
Step 2) Wardrobe Analysis #1
Time to take a good look at the wardrobe and adjust it to my personality. Okay so my wardrobe already exudes my personality, but some of these things can go or at least need a "look-lift" (ie. button sewn on, legs cut and iron-seamed, etc). Also, I need to note all accessories or shoes needed to ensure I no longer have the excuse "I haven't worn it because I have nothing to wear with it" because, let's face it, that gets old rrreeeaaallll quick!
Step 3) Conjuring Up & Verifying Outfits
This is a major step because I'm always conjuring up outfits in my head, but not verifying until I want to wear it just to find that it doesn't work out as well as it did in my head. This also means that I have to take pictures of these outfits so that I can remember how they look. This presents another challenge because I really don't like being in pictures. I have very few pictures that come out how I want them to come out. I look way too sad and pitiful in most shots, but I'm working on that. I'm sure a smile would help, but for some reason it's hard for me to give a natural smile when there's a camera in front of me. Again, it provides a challenge withing a challenge, but I'm sure with time and your encouragement, I can get this together.
Step 4) Outfit Analysis
I will go through each picture and comment on what issues I have with them and see where things are going wrong. Also, I will be sure to take into account my expanding midsection because I will go through this process from time to time after I have my body, particularly my midsection, back. This is a good thing though because it will also allow for me to see the progress of my body during this time so that I can stay positive about the weight gain and loss as Kiddo gains access and becomes acclimated to the world as we know it. This step will probably take the most time because I am so very critical and I wish to provide a final analysis of my own style so that I can shop for such a style from here on out. i know some day in the future that style will change, but then I'll just do another analysis to see how I have changed over the years.
Step 5) Style Analysis
I suppose to say one has a style, one needs to define that style, right? Well, here is where I will ATTEMPT to define my style in some way so that I can be real with myself when purchasing future outfits & accessories. Yeah, it may be cute, but no more buying without a definite plan of action. I know one things is for sure, it includes lots of re-purposing (skirts becoming shirts) and accessories (hats, ties, etc). You can help while I'm going through this process too.
Step 6) Wardrobe Analysis #2
Now that I've defined my style, let's reanalyze the closet to see if other things should be thrown out or given away. Heck, by the time I get here I may just be getting back into most of my clothes. It's cool though cause I'm sure I'll document my post-baby-carrying stage as far as slowly working my way up to hard-core exercising so I can get the extra weight off and just have more energy in general. I'll be a mommy and I plan on being that mommy who not only loves playing with baby, but has the energy to do it for extended amount of time. Plus I have to teach Kiddo healthy habits of exercising regularly because illnesses are no joke and laziness is out of the question.
Step 7) Present Diva Ke ...
Okay so I should stop that while I'm ahead, but whatevs, you ain't got to agree. Yes I know that sentence is all wrong, but it says exactly what I want it to say. I may not really be a diva, but a girl can dream and if it helps me walk with my head held high without infringing upon other folk, so be it. And just know if Kiddo is a little girl, she will grow up knowing she is a diva as well because self-esteem is about self; she will be confident in herself so that she does grow up depending on the acceptance of others. If Kiddos is a boy, he'll grow up knowing that he's the male version of a diva, which is NOT a hustler, but you get the point.
Now that I've laid out my 7 step program for taking back my closet, which will coincide with me taking back my body by the end of the Challenge, I guess I should get started. The plan is to critique my outfit each day and hopefully go through a few other clothing outfits each day so as not to overwhelm myself. We shall see how this works. Wish me luck on my journey ...
