As I sit here writing this blog, I find myself dreaming of Springtime in Seattle. Those exquisite pastel colors you see in the flowers at Pike Place Market. It feels like I have come alive when I see them displayed and ready for one to take home. I love doing this blog and sharing all the fashion that Shelley purchases. Although it happens rarely with shipping, sometimes the new arrivals don’t get here on time for the blog. This is one of those weeks, we are sorry to say. Next week will be jammed packed with photos of new arrivals! We promise! Until then, don’t hesitate to stop by and see if there is some fashion piece you need to brighten your day. It’s time to crawl out of that heavy weight we have been carrying for the past 10 months and give our lives some meaning. Times are changing and we can only hope it will be for the better. In saying that, does your wardrobe reflect how you are feeling right now?
“The way we dress has a correlation with our emotional state,” says Elizabeth Beecroft, an LMSW based in New York. “If we’re looking a bit crusty, in the same outfit we’ve worn the last few days, that has an impact on how we feel either in general or about ourselves.” We’re currently in a time where we may feel isolated, less connected, and alone. “It could become really easy to not have the motivation to want to get out of our pajamas or just simply due to being in the comfort of our living room not feeling it’s necessary.”
When we take time in the morning to shower and put on clean clothes (yes, comfy clothes are included) we tend to feel more put-together, confident, and ready to take on the day. And this can help us show up better in life and be more focused, even from the comfort of the couch. Putting on an outfit in the morning releases neurotransmitters in our brains including dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and endorphins, sparking a sense of purpose. These chemicals naturally boost our mental state, which is necessary during tough times.
Create a daily schedule of how you'll spend your time. Set your alarm and wake up at the same time every day (except weekends) and get your body moving. Either exercise first thing in the morning then get showered and dressed or head straight to getting ready for the day before you pick up any technology or turning on the news. For those working from home, a routine can help people separate their “home life” from their “work life.”
There’s also an opportunity to have some fun with your style. Try new outfits you normally wouldn’t wear (no one will see anyway!), be silly, be bold. Make it fun for yourself and something to look forward to. If you’re feeling uninspired with your wardrobe try identifying one piece you're into and building off of that. There are no rules, especially in the confines of one's home. And for those WFH video conferences... keep it business up top and party down low. Nobody has to know. What better time than now to try something new? We've just set out on an ambitious quest to elevate our sweatpants.
We hope this gives you some things to think about in regards to how you are managing your wardrobe right now. Stop by Meadow and let us help you elevate your sweatpants and find you something bold or a piece you can build on! We got you covered and as always we look forward to seeing you! It has been said that our best days still lie ahead. We believe that. We believe in you, our customers. Thank you for your support, we value it now more than ever. xoxoxo
“Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.” ~ Sophia Loren