The Day Of Reckoning Continues! (Part 2.2)

voltee ♦ November 21, 2010 ♦ 1 Comment

I.m not sure how much I will actually get to tonight, since this horrible headache has returned with nasty vengeance. But, I am determined to concur the massive amount of clothing I’ve allowed to pile up, so I’m going to try to make at least a few weighty decisions tonight.
The first consideration of the evening is my Rehearsal Dinner dress (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/baby-anywhere-the-wind-blows/). This one is hard. And requires a confession of a very long, very well suppressed secret. If it was not for the stain, I’d never let this go. If I could just toss it in the washer and see what comes out, I’d give it a shot. But it’s dry clean only. I don’t want to make it worse, if there’s a small chance that it could have a happy home. And here’s my secret; I’ve never actually taken anything to a dry cleaner’s. I’ve never even been inside one. Now that I’ve put it off for so long and built it up, I don’t think I’m even capable of doing it. So, with a heavy, heavy heart, I have to let this go. For memories, I do still have my actual wedding dress. Which, of course, I never dry cleaned.
Next up is my heroic jean jacket (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/09/easy-to-be-hard/). I’m still on the fence with this one. But 78% of you have voted to keep it, so I will listen. I have to wear this in the Spring, though. If I don’t, it must go.
And now, my most beloved sweater (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/10/cashmere-and-edelweiss/). No one voted to get rid of this, but half of you want me to try to depill it, and see what happens. That I’ll do. This one is worth a little work to me.
Ok, this is the hard one. The skirts. I’m getting rid of three tonight. I have looked them all over, and decided that my first cut will be the very first skirt, the Murder Mystery skirt (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/the-last-train-from-paris/). I do think it’s a lovely skirt, but it just is too high maintenance- it collects hair and wrinkles way too easily. Now, hmm. I think I have to let go of Mrs. Matthew’s skirt (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/a-trio-the-sequel/). It’s just a little too small now, and I am definitely keeping the bustier portion of the outfit to remind me of that wedding! And, now, one more. This is hard. I am torn between skirts one and two here (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/do-doo-do-doo-do-a-trio/). Ah, I don’t know! I guess, after reviewing the poll results, that I have to let go of Number One. No one voted for it to stay. As much as I loved my April costume, this is a little too short for me to ever wear in real life. And I still have my April blazer! That still leaves me with 16 black skirts. More will have to face your judgement in the future.
Next, the too-large blouse (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/no-ill-will/). I never should have bought this in the first place, and I’m lucky to have pulled it off a few times. Three quarters of you voted to toss, and i will. Annie, this is headed your way if you want it!
And now, the fancy jeans. These are a close call, also. I’m divided in my mind, and the pool was pretty divided also, with a slight majority voting to keep. I guess that I will, but I want to wear them around some of you and get in-the-flesh feedback. These are on probation.
And the last decision I feel capable of tonight, the ruby blouse (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/today-i-found-my-friends/). I don’t know how I ever forgot this blouse- I love it. I’m not sure why I haven’t worn it since I posted it, but I feel like I will wear it soon. Keep.
Getting there, slowly but surely! I’m not sure what the day will bring tomorrow, whether a new piece or more deciding. We will have to see!