Fashion Friday (...who am I kidding)

Notice the absence of an image of me in a cute outfit? There’s a reason. I am not fashion-oriented. My Daddy used to say I even had difficulty matching socks when I was younger.

That tracks—but I do have a little jewel to share with you.

I’ve heard that women dress to impress each other. This woman is neither able nor interested in impressing anyone. I just want to be clean, covered, and appropriately dressed for the occasion. When it comes to clothing, I really only have two priorities.

Comfort is imperative to me. Stable shoes. Quality brands. Pants that forgive. Clothes that don’t distract me or demand attention once I’m wearing them.

Simplicity is a close second. Fewer decisions. Pearl earrings that always work. Fabrics that don’t wrinkle. Nothing that needs ironing or special care.

When you figure out what truly matters to you and hold onto it, something wonderful happens: a lot of things quietly stop mattering.

And letting go of what doesn’t matter may be one of the best perks of getting older. Fortunately, it’s something you can practice at any age.