February Homework Assignment: "I Forgot I Even Own This!"

I have to admit, the best thing about Bat Fit and losing weight is rediscovering the stuff that has been shoved to the back of my closet because I couldn't fit into it anymore, but loved it too much to donate. I actually have three skirts, three dresses, a few blouses and a pair of pants that fall into this category. I am happy to announce that I fit perfectly into all three dresses, one skirt (the other two are almost there), and all of my blouses. I have a long way to go in order to fit into my pants, but I'm well on my way. I am reconsidering Anon's suggestion of altering my skirts ... I won't do the slacks because they are well-worn and ready to be donated, but skirts I will alter because I can definitely get more mileage out of them.

For this assignment I am featuring two outfits: one that I couldn't fit into for over six years, but refused to denote because I absolutely adore it; and one that I haven't worn in ages because I haven't really been out dancing in ages. Yes, I will admit that it's been a while since I hit the dance floor. Why? Grad school and teaching have kept me extremely busy and quite tired! Perhaps this will change in the near future.

Without further ado, I give you one of the dresses that I haven't worn in approximately six years or more.

This gorgeous silk dress was bought in Lord & Taylor over six years ago. The brand is one of Lord & Taylor's exclusive brands, Kate Hill. I originally bought it because I loved the cut and the pattern -- it really has a 50s retro feel to it. I have only worn it three times before I couldn't fit into it any longer: once for a wedding and twice during summer teaching. The red is a true Chinese red and part of the reason why I bought it. The other reason is the poppies in the print.

I am wearing an aura borealis bead set that my Mom gave me for my first wedding -- yes, I was married before for all of two years. What do you want? I was super young (23) and super stupid!!! These beads were a gift to my Mom from an ex-boyfriend, which makes them around 56 years old. I rarely wear them because I am deathly afraid of losing them or having them break on me. I only wear them for special occasions that require me to dress fancy.

I tried this dress with three different pairs of shoes before I decided to go stockingless and don a nice pair of strappy sandals. I haven't really worn these much either because of the weight -- yes, I'm even fitting into shoes that I would have been super tight on me because of swelling or because of the extra weight. I am certainly going to get A LOT of use out of these sandals this summer, especially since I'm going to be adding some retro looks to my wardrobe. 

And now for an outfit that you would normally see me in as I claw, taffy pull, and stomp my way across the dance floor.

You've seen the corset top before ... I believe over the summer at some point -- but I fits me MUCH better these days. I've paired it with a floofy crinoline/tutu. I absolutely adore this look because I look like pixie fully capable of kicking ass. Of course the only way to wear a crinoline/tutu is with tall, stompy boots. Hell, the only way to wear any sort of short skirt is with stompy boots! RAWR!!! Looking at this photo makes me very excited to start my new half sleeve. My first appointment with Virg is on Friday, March 9th! SQUEEE!!!!

This has nothing to do with the homework assignment, but I wanted to show you what's blooming in my house at the moment: narcissus! WAHOO! Three bulbs started to bloom last night, the forth one is still closed but not for long. The house smells AMAZING!!! And you know what I started to plan in response to all of this blooming? My garden, of course! How many more weeks until I can get my hands into the mud? And, you do see a frog sponge holder and curtains with strawberries. Besides bats, owls and all things spooky I am obsessed with frogs, bears and strawberries. *shrug* It's my "thing." 

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