Okay, I’m not exactly a sloppy dresser. But these days, I just don’t really care for what I wear. I work from home, and basically wear the same things over and over. Like, the same t-shirts and leggings unless I have to do a video call or go out and meet with someone. But at the same time, I feel sad about it. I feel like I’m being a slob.
I’m not an unattractive person, so why is it that I don’t care? Should I blame the pandemic? I DO hoard clothing though. I have a closet full of things that I never wear that I really should either be donating or sending to a consignment shop. But I’m also too lazy to sort and go through things. Some of the clothes have been in my closet for nearly 20 years, so we’re talking Y2K vintage. I really should get rid of those since they no longer fit. But I don’t. And who wants fast fashion, anyway? The only piece that MIGHT be worthy of sending to a consignment shop is an H&M dress that looks like it’s right out of the wardrobe closet for a Downton Abbey movie. Yeah, we’re talking a flapper dress, complete with fringe.
I also don’t really wear make-up anymore. I still have my Sephora obsession, but it’s mostly skincare now. My morning routine is basically cleanse, serum, moisturize/sunscreen and lip balm (usually tinted). And at night, I’ll do the same, minus sunscreen (and yes, I’ll put on eye cream at night). I’ll wear mascara and gloss if I have a meeting (whether it’s online or in person) or if I’m going out. But that’s pretty much it. I don’t even wear dressy shoes unless I’m going to a nice dinner. My favourite shoes are their Pismo Casual Sneakers. They’re slip ons and I have a few pairs, including one I only wear indoors. I think I’m breaking East Asian Code by not wearing slippers/flip flops! And maybe even Canadian Code since most parts of the country have a shoes off culture. Of course, it usually means OUTDOOR shoes. The Pismo can be both, I suppose!
I’m wondering if this is a middle aged thing. Or maybe a post-pandemic thing. For those of you around my age who work from home, have you found yourself a bit “lazier” in terms of looking put-together these days? As in, “why bother looking like I’m at work when I’m not seeing anyone?” Do you feel badly about it? I’d love to hear your perspective!
I know how you feel