Do you realize during the past four months we have completely skipped over our spring wardrobes? We’ve gone from heavy winter wear to lightweight summer outfits? After weeks of looking “schlumpy,” the floodgates are beginning to open. This poses the question: What are we going to wear now?

I don’t know about anyone else, but as we get back to semi-normality and we’re able to see friends again (in small batches), I can’t wait to put on something bright and happy–instead of the dull sweatpants and t-shirts I’ve been donning for the past four months. (Deepest apologies to my husband.)

WHAT WILL YOU BE EXCITED ABOUT PULLING OUT OF YOUR CLOSET WHEN YOU FINALLY GET OUT AND ABOUT?

I know what it will be for me: COLOR

I haven’t bought much online since the quarantine, but I noticed what I have ordered has all been very colorful. Perhaps I subconsciously needed a pepper-upper. But, even at the beginning of quarantine, I observed when I’d go to the grocery store, I’d have the urge to pick up a new lipstick–always a brightly-colored one. (Even though no one can see my lips through my mask!)

It doesn’t hurt that I’m a light-bright color type, but there seems to be something psychologically uplifting about wearing colors that make you happy.

A quote from our book says:

“…color is so powerful that it can produce unconscious physical and emotional reactions. It can excite, calm, draw you towards, or move you away from it.” –Sybil Henry

So here’s what I did order online. (And I found some phenomenal deals.):

A Kate Spade coral tote.

Rothy’s blue cornflower flat.

Swimsuitsforall.com colorful swimdress.

MASK TO MASK

Even if there’s no more full face-to-face for a while, we can still get up, get dressed, and get out (a bit). So let’s make the most out of it. With happy, fun outfits that help us feel good.

Oh, go ahead–do it!