Defeat

I wore this dress a few days ago for the very last time. I took it to a swap. It currently hangs in someone else's closet and I am thrilled she like it and it fit her so well. For me letting it go was a sign of defeat. Defeat, that I never lost enough weight to wear it comfortably.

  

Worn, from left to right: once in 2009 and twice 2010 .

 

Also from left to right, worn in 2013 then in 2014. 

Are there any pieces in your closet that you've felt defeated or demoralised by lately?

2 comments

Courtney Erin said...

Just based on the photos I think this looks like it fit you brilliantly. And while it might not feel great to have set a goal for yourself and then fall a bit short of it, you look wonderful and it's only ever your internal goal and not a think the outside world would perceive in the same way and hold you to.

Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

Sheila said...

Oh, honey, it never looked bad on you. I do know what it's like to have a piece just not work, or highlight part of you that you feel is less than perfect. Please don't beat yourself up over this - it's just a dress, and you are you, beautiful Lorena.

I rarely say what I think about an outfit unless I really love it or hate it. I find that reading others' comments helps me put aside my (often) emotional reaction to how I feel about how I look. It really helps.

We only see everything good in your outfits, hon. *hug* I know you're going through some rough stuff.