{"id":283,"date":"2024-04-25T20:52:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T20:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/THESOFTFEMININEWOMAN.COM\/?p=283"},"modified":"2024-05-20T04:50:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T04:50:16","slug":"how-wearing-dresses-everyday-changed-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/THESOFTFEMININEWOMAN.COM\/?p=283","title":{"rendered":"How Wearing Dresses (*Almost) Everyday Changed Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I made it a resolve to wear more dresses. I wear them almost everyday. Nothing embodies the feminine aesthetic more than a beautiful dress. We can easily underestimate the effect our choice of clothing can have on how we feel and present ourselves as women. What we wear on our bodies is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of a flowing piece of fabric that encases the body, exudes softness, femininity, playfulness and relaxation.  It gives freedom and ease of movement.   Dresses are more forgiving on the body.  Has your once youthful figure settled into a more \u2018comfortable\u2019 frame?  A dress provides that necessary grace you may need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not quite convinced?\u00a0\u00a0Let\u2019s explore some perks\u00a0to\u00a0wearing dresses regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s a Complete Outfit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dress allows you to avoid fretting over a specially curated ensemble in the morning.  That decision fatigue is gone.  You only need one piece of clothing and you are done.  It\u2019s a complete, all-in-one outfit.  No matching or color coordination is necessary.  The right style of dress that fits your body type, provides elegance and simplicity.  Think accented waistlines, modest bodices, flowy skirts. Shed the \u2018uniform\u2019 of monotonous pants and shirts. Develop a timeless, no-fuss, classic look with a dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


They aren\u2019t Complicated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to ladies wearing dresses regularly, they may hear remarks like \u201cThat takes so much time\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m too lazy to dress up every day!\u201d  Or \u201c I don\u2019t want to look so dressed up!\u201d When was putting on a single article of clothing an insurmountable task? Long gone are the times of the Victorians, in which putting on a dress involved an orchestra of events like lacing up a corset, stepping into a girdle, lacing up stockings and boots.  Putting on a dress takes just as much time as putting on a pair of pants and a shirt, if not faster.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Be Treated Like a Lady<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you wear a dress, be prepared to be treated like a lady.\u00a0\u00a0It’s such a heartwarming discovery.\u00a0\u00a0Dresses invite smiles and gentlemanly gestures.\u00a0\u00a0Life feels a bit sunnier.\u00a0\u00a0Older men and women\u00a0absolutely\u00a0love them.\u00a0\u00a0It reminds them of an era foregone. A pretty dress just makes everyone happier.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s in stark contrast to dressing down.\u00a0\u00a0I remember being in the line at the grocery store behind an older woman.\u00a0\u00a0Suddenly a young woman, perhaps late teens, stumbled inside of the store.\u00a0\u00a0Complete with pajamas and slippers and bed hair.\u00a0\u00a0There was some clear second-hand embarrassment going on for me and the older woman.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s like uncomfortably seeing someone emerging from their bed, an off-limits place to the eyes of the public.\u00a0\u00a0Now clearly,\u00a0\u00a0I didn\u2019t know the circumstances around her look, but I do know this carefree look is a trend.\u00a0\u00a0When a woman wears dresses, it usually is a clear message that she cares and that she will only expect to be treated with dignity and respect.\u00a0\u00a0
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It Changes Your Mindset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a huge advocate of dressing up even if you don\u2019t plan to leave the house that day.  It\u2019s like making your bed even though you will be sleeping in it again that night.  It\u2019s refreshing.  It provides a sense of renewal.  It provides a positive start for the day to invest in the way you look.  For any of our mothers out there, we know the stark contrast of wearing a milk-stained t-shirt complete with sweatpants, slippers and messy hair.  It will totally change your mood.  If unexpected company comes by, you are in a complete state of panic.  It can even affect your mothering and your mood as a wife.  Or think about when you were sick, wearing not-so-fresh clothing.  You will feel sicker.   When you dress up and feel good about yourself, you will typically be more focused and motivated in the things you do.  In short, dressing up polished for the day in a dress,  can break the monotony of the day.  It gives you more patience as you take on a graceful mood.  It allows chores to feel a little less dissatisfying, and it allows you to soak in the admiring eyes of your family.  You are worth putting a little more time and effort into.  Dresses raise your confidence, which then creates a domino effect on how you take care of yourself.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n


It Gives a Refined Look<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasteful dresses give vibes of elegance and sophistication.  The outline of your full body isn\u2019t on full display.  Dresses can hide the things you aren\u2019t comfortable with on your body like cellulite or bloating.  If you are not sure if you are properly covered to your liking, simply bend down.  This will expose any areas that may need more coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Perfect for All Seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dresses are easy to layer if you need to dress warmly in cold weather just by adding tights, thermal clothing, thick socks, a sweater, and\/or an underskirt.  And when the weather gets warmer, a dress can be airy allowing your body to breathe.  A loose cotton dress paired with sandals can be a game-changer in the summer.  The key to comfort for any dress is choosing the right materials based on the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Great for Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you going on vacation or another type of trip?  Dresses are perfect for compatibility when it comes to your suitcase.  It makes it so easy to look relaxed and a bit dressed up when you are transitioning from an excursion to lunch or dinner plans.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Closing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Showcase your femininity.  Dresses aren\u2019t just meant to be your \u2018good\u2019 clothes you only wear on a blue moon.  Try to wear a dress for a day or even an entire week.  Make a note of your encounters and your mood from those encounters and experiences.  I\u2019m sure you will be delighted with the results!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A simple piece of fabric can change you. See how wearing dresses exudes femininity and grace.<\/p>\n

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