Tale Of Two Jumpsuits – Uncommon Style Over 50
I’ve been a fan of jumpsuits for some years now even if they aren’t bathroom friendly.
Here are some of my jumpsuits of the past…
I did style it like this though…
Jumpsuit Challenges
Jumpsuits can be elongating on the vertically challenged when worn with heels.
If you’re petite and not keen on wearing heels be prepared to visually lose a few inches.
Tale Of Two Jumpsuits
I thrifted both of these jumpsuits in the past six months.
Funny how I chose to wear leopard with both of them.
Jumpsuit #1 Khaki Green
The green was the first one I thrifted and I was pretty pumped about finding it.
I was on a mission to find a jumpsuit for my Mom but then found this one for myself. Funny how that happens!
Pros
The chest pockets and adjustable side tabs are great design details.
Olive green works well with my hair.
Khaki green is a brilliant neutral, often overlooked.
The soft silky material is machine washable.
Cons
Jumpsuits seem to be a bit challenging to find the perfect fit. This is just a titch short-waisted for me.
I’m not keen on the camel toe which thankfully doesn’t make an appearance here. That is when a good pair of Spanx comes in handy ladies!
The jumpsuit alone was a bit too vanilla for my tastes so I added my DIY embellished jean jacket.
Moving onto to jumpsuit #2 in the tale of two jumpsuits.
Jumpsuit #2 Silk Denim
Apparently they call these a boilersuit in the US. In Canada we might call them coveralls. They remind me of what car mechanics wear and have been trending for a while now.
This jumpsuit is partially made out of silk.
Pros
The brand is Base Range a company from Denmark that is creating environmentally friendly clothing.
The denim is very soft but sturdy.
Very comfortable and extra long in the waist.
I was able to feel and see the quality of the garment immediately. It was nice to see that some companies are still able to make quality.
Cons
It has a drop crotch.
The shape is oversized, baggy.
And here we see it without the crotch hitched up.
The drop crotch visually cut five inches off my legs.
Nope.
Drop crotches are not for me.
This jumpsuit was so comfortable I felt that any moment I might just casually lay down, curl up on my side and start making soft pug snoring sounds.
If I were three inches taller and 20 lbs thinner I don’t think the cons would be an issue but isn’t that what I say for about 90% of what I put on?
Not good enough.
Anything taking up valuable real estate in my closet needs to make me feel like Charlize Theron on a very good day.
It was interesting that I didn’t realize how ill fitting this looked until I saw the photos. Initially I was 100% sure I’d keep the denim jumpsuit. It was so comfy and I felt like “the cool girl”. As soon as I saw the photos I changed my mind. Sloppy auto mechanic isn’t high on my list of looks I’m trying to recreate.
I could have tried styling this with the front open and a tee or shirt underneath and rolled up the cuffs with some funky low heel boots like Docs. That might have worked. I get turned off by a piece of clothing if it takes too much effort to make it work though. This is a pass.
This denim jumpsuit is listed in my Etsy store for some slim, tall gal to snap up and love.
I’ll be keeping the green jumpsuit for a while.
How do you feel about jumpsuits? Do you think I made the right choice?
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What I Learned Having A Long Distance Marriage For The Past Two Years
My husband and I have been married for 27 years.
Two years ago he took a job in Hong Kong. During those two years he lived overseas. We saw each other about six or seven times in two years.
What I Learned Having A Long Distance Marriage For The Past Two Years
FaceTime makes long distance relationships easier.
Honestly, without it, I don’t think I would have survived. We started out speaking twice a day, morning and night, but after the first year it went down to once a day for about ninety minutes.
When push comes to shove I can do things I dislike.
That includes dealing with the huge millipedes that live in our basement. UGH! I HATE those things!
Having good neighbours is a blessing.
We’ve known this for a long time but it was extra important when I needed a bit of expertise to repair a vent on the outside of the house or shovel the driveway in winter.
Living alone can be scary.
Not just for the sounds that go bump in the night, but for when you trip on your vacuum cleaner and fall down the stairs. There is no one there to help you up or call an ambulance if needed.
I also had a choking scare. I’ve heard of far too many people choking and dying on their own.
You may think I sound like an anxious person but neither of these things worried me until after I’d experienced them while living alone.
Life is better shared.
Experiences alone are not the same as experiences shared.
I’m an independent person and have travelled on my own and lived alone however I much prefer having a partner. (Even if that means I need extra heavy duty ear plugs for sleeping.)
Time Cannot Be Bought
I’m no longer 22, I’m 52 and I see time passing more quickly with each passing year. I feel pressure to make good use of our health and abilities when we’re still able. This is the time to do it…if not now, when?
Two Years Is Enough
When the decision was made for Robert to move overseas we gave ourselves a time limit of two years. We are exactly at the two year point. Beyond that length of time and we felt we’d risk becoming too accustomed to our separate lives. Relationship connections require effort and physical presence otherwise their value diminishes.
Do you think you could handle a long distance marriage?
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