I've Made a Decision

I'm going to dress right.

I believe I really need to dress like the Godly woman I profess to be.

My dressing problems are probably a lot different from most people's, however. Modesty isn't a big issue. I've always tried to dress modestly. I'm even modest naturally! I've have been more conscious over the last few years of modesty issues I never thought about before (actually, I really didn't think about modesty--because I didn't intend to be immodest, I just assumed everything I chose to wear was automatically modest!). For one thing, I've become more conscious of skirt length. I've never worn short skirts, but I've never thought about just how long I want my skirts to be. I dress be default! I've also realized that most of my shirts are too short. Not intentionally--that's just the way shirts are (especially for someone who is long-waisted). I just accepted it before--that skin would show when I lift up my arms or bend over--but no more. It may be "normal" but I don't have to accept it!

I've never been fashion-conscious. That's sort of an under-statement. Anyway, I don't intend to become so now, but I do want to dress more becomingly. You know, I'm glad I don't have a fashion addiction to overcome!

I could NEVER be accused of spending too much money on clothes. In fact, I've never had enough money for clothes. Really. Most of my clothing for my entire life has been hand-me-downs from various people or gifts. When that's all you can get, you take what you can get, even if it's not perfect (welcome to my wardrobe!). A "clothing budget" has been a joke. This situation doesn't put me in a very good position to improve my way of dressing, but God is good. That does put me in a good position to improve my way of dressing. I have learned that God will concern Himself with providing me with decent clothing if I will trust Him.

Ah! I learned that lesson years ago. To make a long story short, for the last 8-10 years I have never (except for a few weeks) been without an ample supply of nice jeans (until recently they were all I wore except to church) that fit very well without spending a penny. Enough said!

I can sew, and I have a nice sewing machine (free!). I've also inherited fabric, patterns, and other sewing supplies from my grandmother who can't sew anymore. Getting everything, including my limited sewing skills, to work together is very challenging. I rarely have enough money to by any sewing supplies, including matching thread. My challenge as far as making my own clothing is concerned, is to get this random collection of patterns, zippers, thread, fabric, buttons, etc., to turn into garments that work for me.

I don't have a closet. We built our own house, but haven't built my own closet yet. This does not help matters. That was also an understatement.

Did I mention I don't have any money to spend on clothing or sewing supplies? Sigh. This would be a lot easier if I did. I know exactly where I would go to shop!