My problem is with the expectation that all women *should* spend time cultivating a *look*. I just don’t have an interest in this. My *look* is basically a long A-line skirt paired with a knit top; all of my separates are either black, red/berry-colored, or purple, to maximize my use of each item. Yes, my closet is actually full of A-line skirts and knit tops in these three colors.

It takes me all of 5 minutes to choose my clothes/accessories for the day. I enjoy funky/creative/interesting/beautiful outfits on other people, but I don’t want to spend my own time on doing that; I also enjoy the art museum, but I have no interest in taking up painting.

This is not to say that I dress unattractively–I guess what I’m trying to say is that I dress in a manner that is simple, modest and professional, and have no urge in trying to cultivate a *look* beyond that. Some of the women Cat sneered at in her response might be really interesting, funny, smart, or creative women who just happen to *like* 18-inch necklaces or a particular look that Cat finds conventional.

I really recommend Cookie Dough Lip Smackers Rolly lip gloss. Really I shouldn’t say flavor, it’s more like a scent now since they realized, if it’s flavored people will lick their lips more to taste it. Then they’ll just dry their lips out again.

I hear that Disney is going to release a bracelet that you can wear to transfer information with other players. I might wear that, I mean, I don’t think parents would find it too involved if I just ask to tap it with another girl’s bracelet. It’s like you can trade items with each other and points.

So yeah pretty much accessories to me are what’s practical.

i wear whatever the F**K i want. If i like how it looks, i buy it. ’nuff said.

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The first few times I thought she was saying “mam” to me, but then I could definitely tell she was saying “Mom.”

I guess being someone who clearly can’t fit into the stores clothes, and who is dressing in a way that is not in line with the “younger” styles (I was wearing a plain purple cardigan with a plain t-shirt and jeans) means I MUST be the mother.

My friend is a year younger than me but does look young for her age.

I found the rules you posted to be slightly offensive and what I hate about most commentary in general for plus-sized women (or shopping with my size 8 mom for that matter). I do like the look of a scarf to dress up a plain turtle neck, long sleeve, or short sleeve tee – or camisole. I love jewelry and often wear necklaces, earrings and a few quality rings. I have a hard time wearing bracelets because they annoy me when I’m writing/typing. Sometimes I will wear them if I’m not wearing a watch.

In closing, I’m a big accessorizer (not a word!) – but not to “draw peoples attention” away from my “extra pounds.”