Tag Archives: clothes

#27: Attend a mosque

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stef

I have written before about how I have been a spiritual seeker all my life.  While I feel that I have now connected with a philosophy and set of teachings that address my spiritual needs, I remain very interested in … Continue reading →

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#66: Get professionally fitted for a bra

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Stef

(Hi there. As you may have noticed from the title, this blog post is going to discuss bras – which means it will also talk about breasts. If a general-yet-honest discussion of female anatomy may make you uncomfortable, you are … Continue reading →

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Costume commentary

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Stef

Halloween night is an enjoyable evening for me: I like seeing the kids come to the door all dressed up and excited, and I have fun tossing candy into their pails and pillowcases.  I always buy waaaay too many treats, … Continue reading →

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The clothes don’t make the person – do they?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Stef

While walking to my car after work this afternoon, I saw a group of women standing at the corner of one of the streets downtown, waiting for the light to change: Initially it was the apparel of these five ladies … Continue reading →

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Freedom from formality

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stef

This week (and next) my company is allowing all of us to wear “casual” clothes every day.  This treat is usually reserved for Fridays only; but for 2 weeks in the summer (usually the week of and the week before … Continue reading →

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The various sides of shopping

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Stef

The downside: I had to go shopping.  (Yes, I “had” to.  Truly, no choice in the matter.) The upside: I found everything I needed in one store.  Yay! The downside: I was in that one store for two hours, trying … Continue reading →

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Sweater tights

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Stef

Once upon a time, I used to not wear dresses. There are a whole host of reasons why, but most of them aren’t terribly interesting (or relevant for today’s post). The point is, I used to not wear dresses – … Continue reading →

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The impact of apparel

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Stef

This morning when I arrived at the elementary school, I walked into the service center to make a few photocopies – and I saw one of the teachers wearing a prom dress. Um, okay…?  I wasn’t quite sure what to … Continue reading →

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Mr. Knox? Tricky fox? Whose socks?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Stef

This morning as I entered the floor of my office building, I walked by a window that I pass multiple times a day – and paused.  On the window ledge was a sock. Now, there really could be a number … Continue reading →

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Relief from restriction

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Stef

I wore a pencil skirt to work today. While I looked both professional and pretty all day long, physically I felt more and more perturbed as the hours progressed. The garment restricted my pace, and the zipper poked my posterior, … Continue reading →

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