I sound like such an ingrate when I complain about "this time of year."
The worst is finally over--for the time being. The next worst is the dregs of summer, ninety-five or more degrees F and humid. Yes, we get that though more commonly, low 90'sF and humid.
So right now is the bridge between seasons and one must be prepared for weather in the 30's whilst walking the dog in the evenings and 60's on a nice day. If it's sunny, like today, it can feel much warmer. Today however, had another ingredient--high winds. Out of the north they were too chilly for open windows in my working area.
Even though I can tick off all that is annoying about mid-April in the Chicago area in regard to the weather, what is truly annoying on a physical level is dealing with the clothes.
Except for the bulkiest things we still need cold-weather gear at the ready.
But last night on our walk I wore flip-flops and pedal pushers.
It's dress-for-anything weather and my closet is groaning with the collective strain of too many seasons crammed within it.
So what do I do?
Fearing that massive weight gain will prevent me from even getting a leg into my warm-weather clothes, I dug around for an Old Navy gift card that I've had since Christmas and started searching online for clothes that are spring/summer casual/comfortable.
I did pretty well though I'm not at all thrilled that plaid shorts are back (I do not wear plaid). And speaking of shorts, WTF? Are "shorts" now just sort of just a ribbon of fabric above your buttocks and across your lady bits?!? Holy moly! I'm really glad I do not have a middle school or teenage daughter.
Old Navy only sells their "fat ladies" clothes online now. Not sure what the reasoning for this was but since I'm not all that excited about navigating the brick and mortar Old Navy (or any brick and mortar) store that's cool with me. I've been an online shopper for so long now, it's more normal to buy online than anywhere else.
Anyway, I didn't in fact gain a ton of weight--last year's stuff still fits, and luckily I was spared Old Navy's mostly ridiculous fashion selection for the plus-size woman as I fall into the woman's sizes, too. The kerchief halter dresses were very Stevie Nicks but I don't think even she at this point in her life would go for them.
The safest place for me in Old Navy is in the casual/active section and this is where I've been loading up on colourful $2.50 flip flops for the past few years (haven't blown out one yet!). I only got two pair this year 'cos I still have a couple pair in good shape from last year (though I may get more!)
Also in my virtual shopping cart, a racer back sports tank (for under something/around the house/at the lake) two pairs of French terry Bermudas, a lace trim tank top, a summer-weight, smocked off-shoulder tunic in a neutral colour, a tank top with geometric shapes and a quited hobo bag.
Besides the fear of not fitting into my pants, I was driven by the need for a seasonal change in handbags. I suppose Easter would have been the time to do the switch but it was still winter here then so that made no sense.
I hate buying purses because I know the exact style and size that works best for me and it's just a matter of trying to find it (isn't that the way it always goes?)
I can't wait for the weather to stabilize but woot! I took a walk in flip-flops last night! Hoping for a top-down day tomorrow!
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