Have you been getting dressed lately? What are you grabbing? Last week I wrote something of a defense of getting dressed. And today, I must confess, more times than not, I’m grabbing the fanciest sweats I own. They cut right above the knee. They have a seam right in the middle, and can be worn high above the belly-button for tucked in turtlenecks or oversized blouses. The work at night when I’m shifting gears from teacher, to writer back to mom.

One early evening a few weeks back, I wore the entire set, tucked in at first, then out. I slid on loafers and put on a purse from my friend, Samantha. My orange beret made it feel particulary fancy, and when the night cooled and I had to make one more social distanced run for something I forgot, I was taken back by how good it looked layered with a trench and sneakers.

In conversations lately, it isn’t just about what you’re wearing at home, or if you’re getting dressed, it’s also about what fashion brands are worth the support….

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