Originally Posted by Debbie C

pardon me if I seem out of place here, but even though I no longer work, I still make the effort to look put together. I take time to iron my slacks - I love a sharp crease. My blouses are not saved 'for good' because everyday I feel I deserve to be wearing 'good'. When I'm dressed nicely, I feel good and I walk straight and tall and 'with a purpose'. And I find people just treat me better than when, on very rare occasions, I'm dressed too casually. At nearly 61 years old and 46 pounds lighter than this time last year, I have learned I am worth the effort to look my best.