For a few months now, there’s been some handwringing online over denim—are skinny jeans over, is low-rise coming back?—and it seems a lot of women are worried about a new denim cycle starting, one in which they’ll somehow be left behind. I have no real skin in the game when it comes to denim. I’ve worn all the styles (except bellbottoms) at one point or another, and have come to the conclusion that I
I so relate to this post! I also don’t like maintenance, although my worst are cleaning the bathrooms, washing the dishes, and planning meals. And I have also wondered, now that I’m in my 50s, if this is “as good as it gets,” to quote a movie that is not nearly as cool as the essay you referenced. I’m glad I’m not the only one having these thoughts. Oh, and I had to buy some new shorts this week (thanks, pandemic weight gain!) and came home with — high-waisted jean shorts. It still feels kinda wrong to be wearing something that feels like it was last in style when I was in middle school, but I’m hoping I’ll get over it. The 20-somethings helping me at the cute boutique near my house liked ‘em ;-)
I so relate to this post! I also don’t like maintenance, although my worst are cleaning the bathrooms, washing the dishes, and planning meals. And I have also wondered, now that I’m in my 50s, if this is “as good as it gets,” to quote a movie that is not nearly as cool as the essay you referenced. I’m glad I’m not the only one having these thoughts. Oh, and I had to buy some new shorts this week (thanks, pandemic weight gain!) and came home with — high-waisted jean shorts. It still feels kinda wrong to be wearing something that feels like it was last in style when I was in middle school, but I’m hoping I’ll get over it. The 20-somethings helping me at the cute boutique near my house liked ‘em ;-)