It all began one beautiful spring day when my Mom came home from the store with a jacket that she got for a killer $5. A gray hoodie. That's when it started-my love affair with hoodies.
I mean, they are the best! They are cozy and comfortable. They cover baby bumps or stains on your shirt. They are perfect for fall or spring or any time you just need a little added warmth. And they have a HOOD which is almost the same thing as an accessory.
Who doesn't love hoodies?!
But, even good things can be taken too far.
APPARENTLY, I wear hoodies too much. We (my hubbie and I) had this revelation last Christmas. Or maybe he's known for a long time and has been too nice to say...
I had decided that a formal winter coat would be a good thing for me. You know those cute little pea coats? I guess I was getting tired of wearing hoodies to church.
So, we went shopping and I could not be satisfied. I looked weird or too old or just NOT ME in all these coats I tried on. Finally I verbalized my frustrations and Sam said, "Do you know why you don't like any of these coats? Because your style is....HOODIES! That's all you wear, you know."
It hit me like a bombshell. Is.it.really?
Then, I thought...and realized....yes. It is true.
Now I am taking fashion tips from my husband. Sigh.
AAAnd I didn't really take any action.
Not much changed.
Then we pulled out old family videos one night. The lamest one is an old VHS with little clips of me conducting music for my Conducting Class in college. Little clips from 5 or 6 different days during the semester. I kid you not-every single clip had me wearing a hoodie!!
I felt properly chastened.
Then, I started looking at old photos....
Hoodie (with a hole in it)
Hoodie while sewing!
Hoodie on 5th anniversary!
Black hoodie on Birthday...(please excuse the scary face)
Brown hoodie in Canada...
HOODIE!!
So, I am appalled. Not that I ever thought of myself as a fashion guru or anything. I'm too cheap for that. But, this????? It's a little embarrassing.
So, I'm going to make a painful change. But, it will be slow going. It will be hard to give these babies up. Not that I'll give them up completely since they are still the most comfy cozy piece of clothing ever! But, maybe I'll just wear them less..
Anyway, I know you ALL wanted to know this.
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