Who Are You Dressing For?

Who are you dressing for?   Although you might immediately answer this question with “myself” and that may be a spot-on response for you, it’s not the case for all of us.  Many people dress more to please or impress others than to make themselves happy.   This is a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot lately and I will share some of my thoughts in today’s post.

Dressing for Others

Do you dress more for others than for yourself?

On Fashion Forums and Lemming Behavior

A few years ago, I used to spend a lot of time on fashion forums.   Some of the participants on these forums post outfit photos and are given feedback on their looks from people all around the world.   The feedback usually centers on whether or not the ensemble is in line with current trends and fits the accepted definition of what is “fashionable.”

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October 2014 Accountability Update

It’s now November and the holidays are right around the corner.  Sometimes I wonder where this year has gone!  Before we know it, 2015 will be here.   I should probably check in with you soon regarding my wardrobe and life goals for 2014, but for now it’s time for my October accountability update.

For those who are new to “Recovering Shopaholic,” these monthly reports are where I share what came into and left my closet during the previous month, what I wore, and how I did with my shopping budget and rules.  It’s my way of keeping myself honest and on track with my goals, and some readers have opted to share their own updates in the comments section to stay accountable, too.

Full Honesty and Accountability

Honesty and accountability can help in our recovery.

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