1/9/13 Dress-up

Over 6 years ago, the Title Nine catalog saved me. I was unexpectedly pregnant, feeling horrible, and daunted by the prospect of another baby. But a photo of one of their real-life "models" sitting on a surfboard with an adorable toddler standing on the end of it, made me think, "this could be OK." I almost wrote to Title Nine at the time to tell them how that photo inspired me, and how someday I'd want to be a "real-life" Title Nine model myself!

Fast-forward one wonderful little girl's life...now 6 years old, and she likes to wear dresses. Me....not so much. Like, never.

But somehow, a friend and I got chatting about dresses, and what better source than the Title Nine catalog. Photos like this so work for those of us who can't bear to be restricted by fashion.

I actually want to wear this dress when I look at this picture (hoodie notwithstanding, I don't like those...nor 3/4-length or bell sleeves, too low-cut, wrap-style, V-neck, or empire waistlines -- not that I'm picky or anything). just like some years ago when I saw the woman sitting on the surfboard with the toddler, I thought it might be OK to be her.

I'll reserve judgement until I actually see one of these dresses on my friend, who wears dresses very well....but you know, right now my life is all about making changes, re-evaluating, exploring, finding new sides. Who knows, that might even include wearing a dress once in a while. Between this favorite catalog, my friend, my daughter, and my inspiring mother, that should be enough critical mass to consider it!

But what about shoes....

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