Friday, August 29, 2008

gauchos


Okay, these look cute on this young girl's skinny, no-hips body but, honestly, can you think of a less flattering style? Yeah...me neither but I bought some anyway. I'll spare you my fat picture as I can't find the wide-angle lens right now but it's not pretty. However, despite the physical effort of sucking in my stomach and the mental strain of avoiding my saddle-bag reflections in mirrors and windows, I am loving them today. I feel like I'm in my gym clothes. Add another sign of old age to my fast growing list...vanity has given way to comfort.

4 comments:

Debbie said...

I bought a pair too - and in black! And yes, they are comfy! Now do I dare wear them in public?

The Bullknitter said...

You are much too hard on yourself, Rita. You looked beautiful at the reunion, just like in high school.

Atkin Family said...

Rita - you look great in those black guachos -- man I knew you had been running a lot, but check out those slender hips and legs. Dang, I got to keep up my running!!! QQQ

As an aside -- I think we established we're getting to an age where who cares what others' think -- if you like it and it feels comfortable -- wear it! (P.S. - I might have to retract that statement when you see me in my leggings this winter -- Trentin was embarrassed to go out the house with me!! I figured it Lindsay Lohan can do it, why not a 38-yr-old mom!)

Anonymous said...

I bought a pair of denim ones last year at The Gap and then chickened out and have never worn them!