Dressing up for every day life

Faith

I'm terrible for not wanting to be "too dressed up" on a day to day basis. I have loads of gorgeous dresses and the like that are somewhere between casual and very dressy. I'd love to wear them in everyday life, just going to town or on a casual night out, but I'm really paranoid about looking too dressed up and people thinking I'm weird, or wondering why I've made such an effort. I often catch episodes of SATC where Carrie in particular is wearing a gorgeous outfit when just out to lunch.

What are you opinions of wearing fancy outfits for non-fancy occasions? Do you do it? Are you self-conscious like me? Do you look at others who do it and think they're showing off?

Giselle

Faith wrote: »

I'm terrible for not wanting to be "too dressed up" on a day to day basis. I have loads of gorgeous dresses and the like that are somewhere between casual and very dressy. I'd love to wear them in everyday life, just going to town or on a casual night out, but I'm really paranoid about looking too dressed up and people thinking I'm weird, or wondering why I've made such an effort. I often catch episodes of SATC where Carrie in particular is wearing a gorgeous outfit when just out to lunch.

What are you opinions of wearing fancy outfits for non-fancy occasions? Do you do it? Are you self-conscious like me? Do you look at others who do it and think they're showing off?

Often I think we have an inflated opinion of how dressed up we do look, because we're so used to being very casual.

Theres' nothing overdressed about a day dress and heels, its just the comparison with schlepping around in jeans and trainers.

I do like to dress 'properly' and while I might look dressy compared to some, I'm happy with how I look and gain confidence from being noticeable in a good way. I'm not flashy about it.

Wear your dresses and enjoy them, and enjoy the appreciation you get in them. It'll do you and your confidence good!:)

krankykitty

I can relate, that's something I've been trying to make an effort with too. There's no point having nice clothes and going around in less nice stuff just because it is your "good" wear, but I think it's a hard mentality to get out of. Someone once said to me, what's the point of keeping your nice things up, you could be dead tomorrow, why not enjoy them now..

Having said that, its something I find hard to judge myself. I don't think I'd ever look at anyone and say they were too done up (unless of course it was something silly, like heels and a mini in the gym or something ) I think the most important thing is that you feel comfortable for the occasion.

One thing I've tried, to wear more dresses as casual, is to team them with leggings and flats and a cardigan, or perhaps with tights and boots.

Pythia

I think it really depends how you wear them, like the poster before me has said. If you team it with heels, flashy jewellery, hair in an updo then it will look very night time esque. A cardi and flats will bring it much more into the day time look. It's good to have pride in how you look and what you wear.

honerbright

Faith wrote: »

I'm terrible for not wanting to be "too dressed up" on a day to day basis. I have loads of gorgeous dresses and the like that are somewhere between casual and very dressy. I'd love to wear them in everyday life, just going to town or on a casual night out, but I'm really paranoid about looking too dressed up and people thinking I'm weird, or wondering why I've made such an effort. I often catch episodes of SATC where Carrie in particular is wearing a gorgeous outfit when just out to lunch.

What are you opinions of wearing fancy outfits for non-fancy occasions? Do you do it? Are you self-conscious like me? Do you look at others who do it and think they're showing off?

Oh lord, story of my life! I bought a gorgeous 50's style day dress (similar to this, but the length is to the top of my knees-ish.. and it's yellow) last year and I still haven't dug up enough courage to wear it, as I feel like people will look at me like I'm a nut job.
Saying that though, I would never look at someone else who was dressed up and think they were weird.
I'm just so very self concious :rolleyes:, but then I'd say a lot of people who were dressing out of the ordinary for them would be too. E.G: I'm usually a jeans and top kind of girl, so because I'd be wearing something different it feels abnormal to me and so therefore I think it's abnormal to everyone else and they'd be staring, but if someone were to wear dresses the whole time then they wore something a little dressier, they would feel the usual about themselves and therefore not self concious at all.

Sorry for the babble :P:o

Little Acorn

Faith wrote: »

I'm terrible for not wanting to be "too dressed up" on a day to day basis. I have loads of gorgeous dresses and the like that are somewhere between casual and very dressy. I'd love to wear them in everyday life, just going to town or on a casual night out, but I'm really paranoid about looking too dressed up and people thinking I'm weird, or wondering why I've made such an effort. I often catch episodes of SATC where Carrie in particular is wearing a gorgeous outfit when just out to lunch.

What are you opinions of wearing fancy outfits for non-fancy occasions? Do you do it? Are you self-conscious like me? Do you look at others who do it and think they're showing off?

You sound a bit like me!:D

I have mountains of dresses,skirts, heels, and nice tops etc., but what do I live in? -Jeans, casual fitted tops, colorful hoodies in college, and runners, or skinny jeans with doc martens/converse [imitation brands] and a casual top.
I never wear makeup, or straighten/curl my hair unless I'm going to a meal, "trendy" type pub, or nightclub.
I'm quite comfortable like this though, as I don't think I look too bad in these type of clothes, as even though they are very casual, they are nice imo because I really like bright colors, and either my skinny jeans, or my top/shoes will be a lovely bright color like pink, purple, red or green etc,or else dark jeans with a nice bright top or accessories,
and even if I have just got my hair in a ponytail or a bun, I sometimes put little accessory there like a nice hairband, or unusual clips, and I will always have a handbag and occasionally a scarf or nice necklace.
So I hope these little things pull some sort of a casual look together.
My friends and boyfriend seem to think my clothes suit me, as they have often said things like that my love of bright colors, and little accessories suits my personality, which is a nice compliment
[I hope!:pac:]
Before I started matching some little bits together like that though, which isn't actually too long ago, I probably looked waaaay too casual with not even a semblance of a "style".:o

I get what you mean though about the getting a bit more dressed up for everyday things. Sometimes I will lay out some of my other types of clothes like maybe a smart dress and top, and a very classy type coat, but I then think twice about it and go back and choose some of my of my more usual style clothes.
Not because I don't like the the look of the clothes on me, I actually do like the look of the clothes, but it's just like you, I feel abit out of my comfort zone in my regular surroundings wearing those clothes.
The majority of my time is spent in college, at home, just hanging about with boyfriend/friends, or maybe a house party or else a few quiet drinks in a house at the weekend. In these places everybody's style is very casual, so I would feel a bit odd if I arrived in a dress, with my makeup done and hair styled.
I have made a lovely friend in college though, and she has a very feminine and classy style. I have literally only seen her in trousers 2 times.
Everyday she wears, very girly knee length loose dresses, and pretty little cardigans with some nice flats and tights, and her hair and makeup is always done.
It is quite different to the casual majority in college, but I don't think anybody thinks she looks weird.
Infact myself, and others usually comment on how nice her outfits are.
The only problem she says she has though, is like when we are going out, she says she just looks very similar as to how she does everyday.
Like if I compliment her dress, she says "oh, sure I was wearing this thing in class last tuesday"
I still think her style is very nice, but the one thing I enjoy about usually being casual is that when I am going somewhere nice, [which wouldn't be every week], and I get into a beautiful dress, high heels, do my makeup and hair etc., I have the fun of it being a very different type of thing for me.
It's a little bit like dress up for me, but that's what makes it enjoyable and fun for me, exactly because it's not the norm.

I don't think anybody would think you weird for being a bit dressier, infact I'd say the opposite, and that people might actually admire your style.
Well, I always do when I see somebody dressed nice anyways!:)

baby and crumble

I love dressing up, but my version of dressing up is quite different to most girls! I can quite a lot of weird looks, not because I'm dressed up but because I'm dressed up in a quite butch kind of way- like my dressing up involves a shirt and tie (not done right up, that's way TOO butch for me!) and fancy shoes... I just got a pair of these of these and they are amazeballs:



BUt because I'm a student, whenever I get a bt more dressed up I get a lot of comments from my office mates (I have a desk in a shared research office) along the lines of "ooooh, doing something nice later?" or "You look fancy, have you a meeting or something?" GAH! No, I just do occasionally need to remind myself I'm human and not a brain on a stick!!!

It's like I was saying to a friend last week who was trying out braces for the first time- you might feel weird in it because it's your first time, but it's really only you who knows you don't wear clothes like that every day. So own it, and eventually it'll pay off. I know I used to feel like that when I started wearing ties and slimmer jeans- I'm not a small person so I used to just slob around in clothes that were to big for me to try and hide- and I assumed everyone was looking at me. Yeah, sometimes they are because people make assumptions about you as a female wearing more masculine clothes, but most people just let you on, and if they remember you, it's because they thought you looked good. I know I don't remember outfits people wear unless I think they look cool, and certainly I don't remember strangers outfits unless I think that.

It hit me though when I was over in New York not so long ago- we are, by and large, quite a slobbish nation. (I count myself among that too). IN general, people dont dress up for work, and tbh a lot of the 'dressing up' outside of work can leave a lot to the imagination... It's like the divide between style and fashion is a little wider her than in some other countries. I know certainly men get a lot of slack for dressing what I would consider well- it's seen as a chore to wear shoes and a shirt, for example. Whereas you go to somewhere like Italy or France and people look so stylish... they see clothes as an extension of themselves rather than as something to cover up.

Gosh, I bleated on, there, eh? Sorry...

SarahBeep!

For work I can wear anything nice that's black/white/grey and I hate wearing suit pants so I ornally wear tight and a nice skirt (we don't have to be formal or anything) but I've totally swapped since my early teens (I'm 19 now ) when I used to LIVE in jeans. I rarely wear jeans anymore! I've realised I really am a skirt person!

dudara

Life is too short to buy nice clothes and them leave them sitting in the wardrobe. If you do this, then you may as well take them out and donate them to charity.

I have tonnes of dresses (and lots of them are 50s-style day dresses from Coast). I wear them regularly, even to work.

We have possibly gotten "too casual" as a society - although my yoga pants is comfortable, I don't wear it out any further than an odd trip to the shops. Likewise, my hoodie is for evenings on the sofa, or maybe a walk or trip to the gym. I wouldn't dream of wearing it into town.

Ilyana

Because I have to wear a uniform at work (white blouse and navy pants, how imaginative!), I like to make the effort on my days off with nice little skirts and day dresses.

Similarly on nights out I love dressing up, because it's nice to look a bit more 'special'

But when I was in college, I was in the 'Orts Block', and the pressure to dress up for class was something else! When all these statuesque girls are dolled up to the nines with full make-up, tan, hair and expensive clothes....jeans don't seem to cut it!

theg81der

Lost weight recently (3 stone) so I do make an effort now but people do look at me funny or I get unwanted male attention. I think people think you are looking for attention when what you really want is to put make up on, do your hair and wear your heels cause they make you feel good (and help you keep up your diet/remind you why you bother!)

Not much you can do about other people thou and it depends how much you care what strangers think.

reallyrose

Screw them all, if I'm having a crap week I'll go to work in a pretty dress and heels!

Azureus

I have a uniform in work so I like the chance to dress up. I never used to-in college, even though I was an 'orts block' girl, I just wasnt bothered.
Now I have a full time job I can afford decent clothes, and dont see the point of them hanging unworn in my wardrobe. Gone are the scruffy jeans and hoodie days, in are skinnies/boots/nice tops or dresses and flats. Pair em with tights and a cardi and it looks casual, but more flattering and stylish than the thrown-on things I used to wear.

I went to the cinema yesterday in jeans/jumper/runners and I felt weird not wearing proper shoes! Never thought that would happen to me

Getting there

I know a few girls who do "Friday Frocks". They make an extra special effort at work,at home or college on Fridays and get a huge boost from it. The reason they dont do it all week is cos they say theyre too lazy to do it everyday. But Fridays are great!One girl brought the idea into the school where she works and now on Fridays all the teachers dressup!

ANd one girl who has to wear a uniform, wears beautiful clips/shoes etc. They all say it really makes them enjoy the day more!

I might start it myself!

Malari

Hmm, I usually have day clothes/work clothes and then evening or weekend clothes. But when the weekend clothes get old they sometimes graduate to work clothes

I don't like the idea of getting something nice and new and special and then just sitting in work all day in it. At least not at first. Plus, I cycle to work and that makes wearing dresses and skirts (or anything you don't want to get dirty!) a bit more awkward.

That's not to say I don't make an effort though! I do wear nice pants or jeans with fairly dressy tops to work. I would never wear tracksuit legs or hoody outside my own house! That is lounge-wear only!

What really gets on my wick is when you get the "oh, you're dressed up!" comments. I can't imagine getting away with saying "oh, you don't seem to have made an effort!" to anyone!

Or another thing (while I'm on my mini-rant...) why can't some of my friends make up their own mind what to wear if we are meeting for lunch or drinks, or going to a dinner party. It's always the frantic "what are you wearing?!" text. I didn't mind that stuff when I was 16, but can't a 30 year old woman feel comfortable turning up in whatever she wants, without worrying that she might be the only one in a dress or not in a dress!? :mad:

silverspoon

When I see a woman dressed up during the day, I never think 'Where does that one think she's going with her finery?' or anything like that, I, without fail, admire a well-put-together and dressy outfit. I dress up a bit most days; I wear jeans alot but i own very few t-shirts; it's always jeans and pretty blouses and tops, or dresses/skirts. Dressing up is a great boost, especially on a bad day - on those days (you know the ones) where you feel like crap and your poking at your hips and thighs and despondent over what an unattractive subhuman you are - those are the days to pull out the nicest, most flattering outfit you can possibly get away with, wear heels, do your hair, put on some lipstick - you can't help but feel even a little bit sexy after that!

Novella

I don't really do casual, at least not in public. At home, casual is my middle name - if I'm not leaving the house, it's pj's, over-sized t-shirts and yoga pants all the way, but when I go out, I do tend to dress up.

Often, when I'm shopping with friends, I'll pick something up and someone will say, "Sure, you won't get the wear out of that!" but I'd happily wear what others consider 'going out clothes' during the day.

I own a lot of blouses, floaty tops, dresses etc., and these are what I wear, never t-shirts. I always do my hair and make up, and have my nails painted. I don't feel over-dressed ever because I'm just not a jeans and hoody kind of girl.

xOxSinéadxOx

^ I'm the same. The way I dress I wouldn't even feel that dressy but compared to a lot of people I would be. I don't ever really wear jeans always skirts and dresses. but mostly because I'm just too lazy to find good fitting jeans, I have one pair. tights always fit perfectly Only thing is I don't bother with make-up or hair really. My hair is short though so I don't really have to do much. Make-up I only ever wear when I'm going out, just can't be bothered with the effort and I think I look grand without it anyways but that's just me. I think dressing nicely isn't any effort at all I just get up and throw anything together really. I don't spend ages planning outfits or anything like that so dressing 'dressy' is any effort at all. doing hair and make-up would be though and I'm too lazy, prefer that extra time in bed.

jenizzle

I never dress up during the day, because I'd rather have the time to sleep I feel that if I was to wear something a little more dressy, then I'd have to do my hair and makeup etc, and sometimes I'm not arsed. Also, I think if I dressed up every day, it'd take the fun out of dressing up for a night out which I loooove doing :cool:

Stench Blossoms

I try dress up some days but I find that all my dresses are a bit short for work.

Semele

I would always have been quite dressy, always wore a dress or skirt more than jeans etc, but I found that since I started buying skinny jeans a few years ago I live in them now! I always felt too casual in non-skinny ones! I don't like wearing trainers either.

The problem now is that my dress code for work is super-casual, so I actually dress down compared with what I would otherwise! I work with mentally ill criminals, a lot of them sex offenders, so clothing has to err on th side of caution and it's generally not seen as a good idea for you to dress in any sort of way that would invite attention or even garner a compliment for being unusual/striking, never mind overtly sexy! The managers wear smart shirts, trousers and low heels, but as I also work very long shifts and spend a lot of time just sitting around watching TV with patients this would look ridiculous on me. A lot of my colleagues wear t-shirts, jeans and trainers but I feel much younger and as though people take me less seriously dressed like this so I interpret casual as skinny jeans, smart-ish flat boots and a jumper with a nice scarf or something.

Little Acorn wrote: »

I have made a lovely friend in college though, and she has a very feminine and classy style. I have literally only seen her in trousers 2 times.
Everyday she wears, very girly knee length loose dresses, and pretty little cardigans with some nice flats and tights, and her hair and makeup is always done.
It is quite different to the casual majority in college, but I don't think anybody thinks she looks weird.
Infact myself, and others usually comment on how nice her outfits are.
The only problem she says she has though, is like when we are going out, she says she just looks very similar as to how she does everyday.

I've encountered this attitude a lot from friends of mine and never really understood it. I have friends who take an immense amount of pride in how different they look when out from their "ordinary" look. I don't wear much make-up, so all that changes for me is a bit more eyeliner and maybe dressier shoes to what I'd wear the same outfit with otherwise. I've always preferred the idea that people might think I looked nice all the time and was just a little dressier this time, than that I would look entirely different to my usual self- surely the only impression that gives is that it takes you a hell of a lot of effort to scrub up well?!

Obviously I don't swan around in ballgowns all the time or anything and my social circle tends to revolve around pubs rather than clubbing so there's perhaps not necessarily as much onus to get distinctly "going out" dressed up, but with the exception on my actual "special event" dresses I can't think of any outfit I've worn on a recent night out that I haven't also worn as daywear at some point! I certainly wouldn't feel like I was always wearing the same things- it's about how you put an outfit together rather than the individual components of it.

shellyboo

If I could find a range of tights that are comfortable and fit me properly (my quest is never-ending) I would live in dresses. I hate being tied to wearing jeans all the time, but it's just the handy option. Would love to be a dressy-dress gal though! It suits my style much better.

Shatzie

My problem is comfy shoes.

I've loads of dresses but most need nice shoes and as I'm usually in a rush or walking a very long distance they have to be comfy. Flats, unless runners, look awful on me because I have muscular calves and I actually don't like the look of them on anyone. I try to make an effort when I don't have to rush anywhere.

Storminateacup

I don't care if someone deems me to be "too dressed up". I love buying beautiful clothes and beautiful shoes, and I feel good when I wear them. If someone less dressed up feels the need to comment on what I'm wearing then I think that reflects more on them than it does on me.

There is no fun in living in jeans and a t-shirt. Live a little!

Tayla

Great thread OP!!

I would love to dress up more but I tend not to unless my OH is with me because I inevitably end up absolutely filthy die to my 1 year old wiping her hands on me and throwing food
I also have quite a low buggy for her and heels make me nearly 6ft so i'd feel like a giant pushing her buggy around!

I work from home so I don't have to wear work clothes but I buy them anyway, nice dresses and tops with fitted trousers but I get to wear them with slippers or comfy socks around the house

I love wearing heels during the day if I leave the house and getting dressed up so if I do get a chance then I do.

My style the rest of the time can range from rock style to sporty or just casual jeans and a hoodie, it just depends on my mood really!

Sibylla

I've never been a hoody and jeans type of girl and never will be. I generally wear dresses, skirts with fitted tops or skinny jeans with heels. I always like to have my hair and make up nice. There is a huge difference between 'dressing up' during the day and looking like you're heading out clubbing. Where I work it's an office environment but the female staff generally avoid suits and go for feminine dresses with heels. A girl at work in her late twenties always look immaculate, she told me she got a hard time about it from some of her friends. Anyone who insults someone for looking well is obviously either jealous or has their own appearance issues. In Ireland as a society we are too casual. What we consider too dressed up is smart casual everywhere else. At college most girls opt for tracksuits or baggy jeans some are down up to the nines. It's all about what you like yourself but personally I think everyone feels better when they feel they look good!

oompaloompa

Wear what you makes you feel good

I've no hair at the moment as a result of medical treatment and I have really embraced it. Instead of having just one boring wig, I have 7...all different styles but in similar enough colours...examples of styles below..

My point is, sometimes rather than wearing a boring straight wig, I wear the more styled looking wigs during the day cos it makes me feel fabulous... don't worry about anyone else, if you feel good, it shows

Wilde86

I say dress for how you feel and forget anything or anyone else. I love making an effort because it makes me feel a little bit better about myself. It gives me that little bit of confidence that I sometimes need when leaving the house. I don't do it for anyone but myself but it is nice when someone compliments my dress/ top/ shoes.
I like high shoes but I don't wear them everyday. My feet would ache. I like my comforts too. But a nice dress with a little jacket and a flat shoe can look just as nice. I am a big skinny jean wearer too so I like to team them with a nice blouse and either a high or flat shoe depending on my mood.

Sorry for the long message but my point is every day your mood can be different. If you feel like wearing a dress but are unsure about whether or not you can get away with it during the day then just add some casual items to your overall look ie. tights, cardigan, different shoes, a casual bag. What's the point on spending the money on the clothes if you're not going to wear them

spinandscribble

I feel so rotten in a hoodie/boring jeans. I much prefer dresses and nice blouses ect but I also like my skinny jeans/long tee/leather jacket if i'm casual. when i was younger I dressed a bit more causal I guess lots of big pants and fitted tees but I preferred the dresses but was put off by comments they'd get (I've never liked too much attention). Then I went to work in the states for the year and due to the nature of those around me had to dress boyish (long baggy tshirts/long shorts in summer/boring jeans). I threw all of that stuff out once i got back and refused to wear them.

Since then the only time I received comments about being too dressed up its from girls younger then myself, girls my own age/older generally praise it if they make comments on it.

The incident that stands out was when I went for a interview for the art college I'm now in. It was a simple black babydoll dress with lace, off black tights with cute court heels and had a few bits of jewelry. This was something I considered smart enough, considered it was a interview after all and I didn't want too dress loudly, I wanted my work to speak for itself.

Some of the younger girls in my interview made a point of telling me I was dressed too formal, shouldn't wear heels, looks like i'm trying too hard and its an art college and you have to be yourself/unique blah blah....

I just said thanks for the concern but I'm being myself, I dress how I like.

Looking back I can see they were nervous about interviews and it probably made them feel better to try and shake me before I went in. Besides that, the idea I'd taken too much effort was laughable when they were comparing their "cool art student bits" they'd bought especially for the interview among each other and new hair cuts. Thats normal enough though, gives the self confidence a boost so i wouldn't fault them, just wish they could understand the irony....

Clothes are a lot more fun once you stop caring about what people think and just enjoy it! I wish I'd realised that years ago when I was slim enough to wear anything lol!

loveclothes

Well I wouldnt consider myself over-dressed but I do take pride in my appearance. I would wear skinnies with some pretty pumps and a nice top, not a t-shirt tho,( I have an awful hatred of t-shirts)or dresses. I love when its a bit chilly and I can wear my leggings, dresses and boots.

I wouldnt wear high heels unless going out or in work, but then I'm 5'9 so I'd really stand out if I did. Realsitically Sex and the City is full of women who just chat all day and I'd like to see them lead my life in their outfits!:)

Comfy but fashionale it my motto!

Faith

This has been an interesting read! I guess though that I didn't mean just wearing nice clothes like a day dress, or skinny jeans with heels. I was talking more about wearing outfits that stand out or are unusual. Like wearing a semi-formal dress out shopping or something. Dudara mentioned 50's style dresses which is what I had in mind. I love that style - Vivian of Holloway and the like. I'd love to wear something like this on a ordinary basis but I'd be too shy! I wear ordinary dresses a lot of the time, but it's the more statement pieces that would make me stand out that make me shy .

XxMCRxBabyxX

I'd be the opposite!
I love dressing up! I always like to look smart and pretty!
I love dressing down pretty night out dresses with a long sleeved top and leggings/tights and some biker or knee length boots!
One of my favourite outfits is a full prom dress, a black long sleeved top, black tights and my biker boots! I just feel great in it!

In fact dressing down kills me! I refuse to own a pair of runners or tracksuit bottoms! I just feel horrible in them!

However I'm different when it comes to make up, hair and contacts! I'll only ever make an effort with any of them if I'm heading out, seeing my boyfriend or seeing people that I'll make the effort for, like friends I haven't seen in a while. Day to day its just hair as is, no make up and my glasses

Lia_lia

I'm weird. I go through phases. All last year I used to wear dresses/skirts everyday. Maybe jeans like once every 2 weeks At the moment I'm in a more jeans phase but that can change at the flick of a switch!

Anyway, I really couldn't give a hoot about what other people think about what I'm wearing. In the town I live in very few people wear dresses in the daytime...but that is changing as people seem to be getting a bit more comfortable with it/fashion conscious. THANK GOD!

Malari

Faith wrote: »

This has been an interesting read! I guess though that I didn't mean just wearing nice clothes like a day dress, or skinny jeans with heels. I was talking more about wearing outfits that stand out or are unusual. Like wearing a semi-formal dress out shopping or something. Dudara mentioned 50's style dresses which is what I had in mind. I love that style - Vivian of Holloway and the like. I'd love to wear something like this on a ordinary basis but I'd be too shy! I wear ordinary dresses a lot of the time, but it's the more statement pieces that would make me stand out that make me shy .

I don't think I'd wear a dress like that anyday (just not my style ) but I would have a couple of "statement" pieces, as you say, that I don't think I'd wear very often. One major thing that I think prevents me from more dress-wearing is the weather! It's just so unpredictable and cold here, you can't wear a dress. On holidays I wear dresses every day, not because I'm away and no-one knows me, but because it's warm and it seems to suit the weather to get more dressed up!