Random Musings of a Curious Mind: What Not to Wear

Have you ever seen "What Not to Wear"? It's one of the few shows, "10 Years Younger" is another, that I tend to watch faithfully. The basic premise, as the title indicates, is teaching people how to change their wardrobes for the better. Once the lessons are over, each person is sent out with $5,000 to properly replace their wardrobe.

It's a tad brutal, in that the two hosts start by literally throwing out most of the existing wardrobe - complete with extremely honest appraisals of each item. If that weren't difficult enough, there is a segment where the offensive outfits are tried on in front of a 360 degree mirror. Eek! Unflattering becomes hugely unflattering. The funny part is so many people still don't see how unattractive their choices are.

Sadly, I realized today that I have become a perfect candidate for this show. Thinking about the shorts and over-sized shirt I had on last night for my run to the store - just not good. It's not that I don't have nicer clothes, I do; most of my work wardrobe is dressy casual. I've simply gotten lazy. Very, very lazy.

It's a lot of work to change clothes just to run to the corner store for soda or toilet paper. Not to mention, it's just too hot to 'dress up' for these little walks. Perhaps it's time for me to return to the "this is okay for cleaning house, but not for public display" idea. I don't know.

I do know, however, that I wouldn't want Stacy and Clinton to catch me on the street!