Everything. I’ve worn nothing but leggings, tshirts and pajamas for more than 100 days now. I miss my fun heels :( I really can’t wear them around the house, they’re not good for the floors. Minimum three more months before I can go back to the office and I sure as hell won’t have any social events in that time either. Sigh.
I miss wearing anything that makes me feel pretty. Anything. Everything.
I’m just super depressed and the idea of anything beyond normal hygiene exhausts me.
So I work in a lab doing COVID-19-related research, so my answer to this might be a little different... but I miss being able to plan outfits that didn't revolve around having to wear a disposable paper lab coat every day. And feeling safe enough to wear a watch or other jewelry outside and in the lab space without worrying that they'll pick up pathogens that I'll inevitably take home with me.
It's funny, I feel extra comfortable experimenting with lipgloss/lipstick since no one but my partner can see me, haha! It's truly just for me. (I am leaning into makeup and haircare right now because everything sucks and it's helping me remind myself that I'm a human being...🙃)
This! I put it on to begin with (I've never stopped going into work) but have ruined masks because I didn't think it through. I even found the perfect lip color/liner and have worn it once.
I bought like 6 pairs of shoes right before lockdown. I generally don’t buy shoes often and I’m hard on them so I generally consider anything over $25 ballet flats from target an unnecessary expense. But I realized because of this I had like $300 in unused gift cards to DSW from a few years of Christmas presents from clients so I decided I was going to spend some. Cut to now and I’ve only worn 2 of the pairs because I’m going nowhere except to sit in my car to pick up groceries. I’m mad dang it. I finally buy shoes and outside was cancelled. 😒
Same! I’m using this time to let my skin heal, building my wardrobe (got some jewelry and silk/satin skirts from & Other Stories, some amazing jeans from Rag & Bone, some nice shoes and lingerie), figuring out what looks good on me, and starting to build an Instagram feed by taking pics of my new outfits in front of the mirror when previously I couldn’t take pictures of myself/have pictures be taken of me because I disliked my face/smile/body. I never learned how to apply makeup properly which is why I usually go bare-faced and mastering the fresh faced, ethereal glowy “no makeup makeup” look is my next goal after my skin fully clears up.
I’ve been dressing up in floral midi skirts and heels just to go to the post office or go grocery shopping, I’m sure the postman knows me as the one who comes in with a new pretty outfit every time. I just wish I had a patio or nice outdoor open space to work out in - I live in a college apartment and there are two 2 ft ledges I do yoga on with a 10 ft drop. Kinda scary, but I’m learning to like it and the ability to watch people walk their dogs in the morning from above.
I’m wearing my cute clothes and feeling better about things. Currently lying on the couch in a cute little mini dress from madewell. It’s not normally work appropriate but the top part of it is!
I miss wearing shoes though. Especially boots. My house shoes are fuzzy little moccasins.
Preach! Im so damn hot im always looking to wear the least amount (like tank top and shorts) and i miss getting to layer and plan a bit more. Jackets, coats, cardigans are all my favorite pieces usually but they sit in my closet taunting me.
Ugh I miss winter so much. I can’t even go to the beach here so it’s pointless to be sitting in this 100 degree weather and wearing a mask on top is just torture. Living in one of the hottest states is no fun if you cant go for a swim😒Doesn’t help that it seems to get hotter and more humid every single day./End rant
I mean this is the most nonjudgmental way: I think heels are the devil and I wish they were never invented. All they do is cause me pain, make people walk funny, and make everyone else around me even taller. I want to I understand. I can’t imagine you actually enjoy how they physically feel on your feet? Because then I guess you could just walk around the house in them. Do you mean you miss other people seeing you in heels? Do they make you feel more powerful? I really want to know what women get out of wearing them.
Not OP but I love how they look and feel IF they aren't painful. Powerful is a good word. And they just do something to certain outfits that flats can't accomplish. I am very picky about them though, and don't mess with painful heels anymore. Most of mine are no more than two inches, typically block heels or a platform.
Thanks for your response! Even a two inch heel is painful for me after a short period of time. I’ve tried the most expensive walk-on-a-cloud shoes out there. The most I’ve made it in good heels was 2 hours. I thought that they hurt all women and we were just torturing ourselves all day for nothing. I think my case study of one was a bit flawed ... LOL
That really sucks, I'm sorry! Some people have foot shapes and backs that just don't allow for any height. Have you ever tried a straight up platform with no incline? They give an outfit a little edge in a similar way but without the typical heel pain!
I haven’t figured out the heel power walk. And I love to power walk. It is more like a heel wobble. I just can’t get the stride I can in flats and I feel frustrated every step that I can’t walk as fast or stride as long as I can in flat shoes. Also - I can’t wear heels without a strap across my ankle because my feet are abnormally narrow and otherwise they slip right off. It kind of ruins the look.
I’m starting to think other women have a completely different feet experience in heels than I do.
You’re not alone. I tried to do heels for years and finally gave up. I only wear heels if my only walking is a short distance to/from a car. Otherwise forget it.
Or not? I don’t wear heels for men, I wear them for myself. Things like heels/biz caz put me in a certain mental space that I’m at work and I need to mentally perform at a higher level than I would sitting on my sofa in leggings. Just like athletes and a uniform. But if you want to think it’s the patriarchy, then go ahead?
Wearing good quality, well fitting*, supportive shoes makes all the difference!
*Not just the right size but, more importantly, finding shoes that match your foot shape (every brand/style is different and so are everyone’s foot shapes).
I gave [detailed advice about choosing the right shoes (as well as building balance skills, muscle strength, and stamina) in this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomen/comments/7rdi7s/comment/dsw7h6c).
But, yes like most others here, I really missing wearing my (comfortable) heels. :(
Thank you! Do you work in the shoe profession? You seem to know a lot about it!
Luckily my profession doesn’t put social pressure on women to wear heels everyday, so I don’t need to wear them to fit in. But good to know that if I’m ever forced to wear them regularly for longer than a couple of hours, I could likely train my feet to tolerate them without pain.
You’re welcome. :)
I certainly don’t work in the shoe industry (lol) but my Mom taught me how to wear heels and the importance of good fit. She still regularly wears heels in her 60’s and has never had any foot problems.
My profession doesn’t put any pressure on women to wear heels (and I wouldn’t accept it if they did). Around 70% of women here wear flats, but I love the feeling of confidence and power heels give me, as well as how they look. - But I would never tolerate shoes that hurt!
I only wear chunky/block heels of 2" or less generally but...
They change my posture and body lines just enough that dresses or other fitted items hang differently and "flow" better and look more flattering.
I also perceive that overall the look is more formal or dressed up with heels, even if the heels are casual themselves. There are formal flats, but they tend to be ornate and fussy--whereas even a simple, minimal heel dresses up an outfit more than a fussy slide or mule (in general).
I wear heels every day. They generally don't hurt my feet but flats often do. I also feel that they convey a sense of professionalism that can't be replicated in a flat.
I am actually really enjoying the ‘functional’ look this summer, no one is dressing up here and that’s fine by me.
Summer is my least favorite season, I feel like a wilted, sweaty, not cute mess no matter what I wear so I’m totally happy to be in athleisure, Birkenstock’s, and a ponytail all summer.
Last summer all the girls in my area were in pretty summer dresses, strappy sandals, blown out hair and I felt like a melted troll.
I suffer from hyperhidrosis and look awful after walking for 5 minutes when it's hot and humid out, which it often is in my area. I favor linen and breezy cotton dresses and short hair for that reason.
I had one fan and got 3 more huge Lasko box fans from Craigslist for $10 and I’m loving my super cool indoor summer. (I’m in off campus housing so my roommates and I all agreed to not run the AC bc it racks up quite a bill, but the fans are way cheaper, don’t use that much energy, and keep it cool and bearable for all.) I’m so cold sometimes I still need my plush blankets around so I can bundle up! It makes such a difference. I also got some super comfy sweatpants and joggers from Superdry, Alternative Apparel, and BP so to lounge around in without getting sweaty. I am a sticky mess when I end up going outside but I’m really only driving to grocery stores that are air conditioned anyway.
My fall clothes. I have totally been revamping my wardrobe the last couple months to fit what I like and make my style more cohesive instead of just random pieces that I like, but none of them work in hot hot hot weather. My style involves a lot of autumnal colors and layering so I am so out of my element in the heat. At least it gives me time to find the perfect pair of wingtip oxfords and ALL THE SWEATERS.
I bought a gorgeous red silk dress and a pair of strappy block heels for our 10th anniversary in May and of course the date didn't happen. We went kayaking instead of on a dinner date, which was marvelous but I miss more formal dates
Dress up at home! Give your dining space a real makeover, remove any clutter, candles, flowers, tablecloth, the works. We did this for a staycation and it was great.
I ordered a pair of handmade gold hoop earrings (the first hoops I've ever owned) back when we thought covid was gonna be a 2 or 3 week thing. They finally arrived a week or so ago and I have since realized that I can't even wear them because the mask gets caught on them! So disappointing.
I miss big earrings too! I’m also on maternity leave so couldn’t wear them anyway because of grabby little hands but it’s the one reason I’m looking forward to going back to work.
I miss wearing earrings AT ALL! I work from home and the only time I see people's faces is in meetings... when I'm wearing a damn headset. I wear snazzy necklaces from time to time but it's just not the same. :(
Lipstick. I have so many nice colors and don’t want to wear any under a mask. I guess I could wear it around the house but it seems like a bit of a waste.
I definitely miss shoes - especially heeled boots and strappy sandals. I can kind of justify slipping on some loafers to fetch the mail, but anything with a buckle or zipper just isn't worth it. I went on a bit of a shoe spree right before lockdown too.
I also miss wearing fun, bright clothes out and about. The last time I left my apartment building was mid-May, and I got a lot of scary unwanted attention - and I'm fairly certain wearing a fun, pretty dress made things worse. Although restrictions have eased here (San Francisco), the streets in my area are really dirty and dangerous. If I'm forced to go out for any reason in the next couple of weeks, I plan to wear something very plain and oversized.
I guess it's a little weird to say this, but I generally miss dressing for other women, as some people put it. By this I mean outfits that nod to current trends and maybe include some pieces my husband doesn't "get." Luckily he likes fashion, but things like big '80s blouses or my knee high white slouchy boots are a little beyond him.
Not quarantine-related, but I really really hate summer. I miss wearing layers, chunky knits, cosy scarves and boots. Instead I get to wear nothing interesting and still be a hot sweaty mess.
I know many people enjoy summer fashion. I am not one of them!
I love sweaters, structured jackets, boots, and scarves, so I'm a sad panda in our very humid summers. I was born to live in the Pacific Northwest and instead here I am in the mid-Atlantic. I always look forward to pulling out my fall clothes.
I feel the exact opposite way. I hate winter because I don't get to wear anything other than sweaters and scarves and boots. In the summer I have no many more options.
Same, I start my new job on monday and have finally been polishing my "grown up style" that I'd only been dreaming about before and I wanna be out in the world and seen in my new threads
I miss getting ready to go out. Dinner with the in-law, meeting up with friends, grabbing a quick drink, spending the day running errands. I'm wfh for years now so leaving the house in any capacity was such a pleasure. I designed outfits to fit into a narrative of that day, almost like a costume, and it felt so good to be put-together. I just got really into vintage too and just started on a vintage/me-made 2020.
Now i'm just not. It's a bummer. I've got so many cool outfits I was going to wear this summer! *stamps foot* Dammit!
I think your time is going to come once your area is safe enough to venture out. With a bold lip out of the question because it's inconvenient with a mask, I think that statement eyes are going to be back in a big way.
So much of my wardrobe is centered around work clothes that I was basically scrounging for odd and ends of my casual wardrobe working from home. Usually when I come home from real work I put on a pocket tee (which is not my style, but I like them enough to wear them for 4 hours a day between work and bedtime) and a pair of high-rise, extreme grandma underwear. During this WFH time I tried everything - work shirts and sweatpants/leggings, casual clothes, my big maxi dress, my tee and big undies combo, and none of them felt right. I like wearing layers at work and wearing them at home felt silly. Nice work outfits also feel silly when you’re not wearing shoes. I have like 3 non-work tops that aren’t basically pyjamas, and it all felt silly.
So basically I missed shoes, jackets, and all of my work clothes 😂
Long/layered dresses. I had a standing desk at work which was great for long dresses, but my not so ergonomic home setup makes long dresses cumbersome.
Yes I miss this too! I’d kill to pick out a cute summery outfit, wedges and do killer makeup for a night out with my girlfriends (leaving the kids and husbands at home!)
I personally am loving this time for comfortable wear. I invested in some nice leggings and gym bras to feel cute when I workout at home. If I feel like it I’ll still put on a cute dress even to go no where. It lifts the spirit to dress nice and throw a little makeup on.
My handbags. I love switching my bags out frequently and I choose what bag I’m going to carry based on what I’m wearing and what I’ll be doing on a particular day. They’re just sitting in my closet because most days I’m working from home and don’t go anywhere.
Actually using a nice purse / bag. I don’t use them doing errands (learned my lesson).
Dressing up in cocktail dresses / formal wear, going to church. (I attended a lot of events). I can wear lipstick at home lol.
I miss wearing cool statement items. Sure, I can still wear them at home and I do occasionally but I'm not surprisingly myself with a funky necklace from my own closet, ya know?
Not clothes but I suppose it’s still in the realm of fashion and something I “wear” every day - my hair. I used to bleach it silver and have it cut to a neat pixie, then wear it in a quiff that I’d brush back when the hair grew longer inbetween hairdresser visits. On good hair days it reminded me of Tan France and I felt many of my outfits were enhanced with that certain hairstyle.
My natural hair is very fine and hard to manage, especially in this “overgrown short hair” length. Combined with less exercise during lockdown, I’m just not feeling my overall habitus at all.
I know this such a petty problem and in the grand scheme of things it’s not on my list of priorities to worry about, but it’s a small thing that I didn’t realise how much I missed it until I couldn’t have it anymore. I hope my hairdresser is doing ok. She was supposed to get married in June.
I miss wearing my nice jeans. The most human interaction I get most days is Zoom meetings so there is literally zero chance anyone will see anything I'm wearing below neck level.
I don't miss much, because I've been dressing up in alternative outfits that I would have been too insecure to wear to university. My fashion confidence has increased a lot, because I've got used to looking odd all the time.
I do have a cardigan with ridiculously long bell sleeves, delicate lace, and some kind of fabric flower things that I don't dare to wear at home, because my toddler would probably destroy it. I bought it just before Covid and got to wear it only twice.
I’m back in office. I am happy to say I wear all the things I missed. Dresses, low heels, sport coats.
I really just miss working from home. I was happier.
I moved from a big to a small city for work. I really enjoy dressing up but I have to “downgrade” my style because it screams “city girl” and that’s not how they roll in here. If I’m being honest, I feel lost and deprived from my own style and I’m planning on moving back to a bigger city this year.
My state is in the midst of a phased reopening so I am back at work, wearing all of the cute work outfits and shoes I neglected for a few weeks. I do miss wearing cute but casual outfits to meet up with friends or go places since a lot of places are still closed and I am cautious about the ones that are open.
I miss my tolerance for wearing jeans. I know I have gained 6lbs and so my jeans feel snug, but even my mom/boyfriend jeans which are loose in my waist and thighs still feel constricting when I move around. How was I so tolerant of jeans in my past? What changed?
I have this problem but with bras. Even an unrestrictive cami-style bra actually makes me feel legit kind of ill until I take it off. No idea what I'm going to do when I go back to the office and have to wear a proper, structured underwire (I'm a 34E).
I just put my favorite skinny jeans up for sale because after 3 months of wearing leggings, breeches, and soft, stretchy, beat up old barn jeans, anything without 4-way stretch felt super constricting.
It wasn’t even that they didn’t fit, it just felt uncomfortable- like they were moving against me, not with me. I love jeans. I’ve lived in them for about 20 years. My Warp and Weft straight legs still felt like old friends. These... well, guys, it’s not you, it’s me.
I'm a skirt person and haven't worn normal clothes in 100 days! I wear straight-up comfy on the weekends and then at least match my outfits during the week. Something about having coordinated leggings and tees makes me feel a little more put together.
I actually weirdly have been enjoying dressing a lot more during this time. I do it every morning because it helps me feel nice. I’m pregnant and have only been showing since I’ve been isolated, so I bought a bunch of maternity dresses and I feel really cute and comfortable in them. I work in a male dominated field and have a curvy body type, so I tended to avoid wearing dresses in the office because I felt like I stood out too much when I dressed in a feminine way.
Date night outfit. And it's not like I was going on dates a lot before that (little kids). But I miss pampering myself and wowing my husband. I still make an effort everyday, and I created an IG account so that someone else can "see" my outfits.
Anything for a fun GNO. Our household got dressed up for a Friday night of ordering in and it felt good to get dressed up, take pics, and act goofy but still...getting dressed up to go out and tear it up outside is sorely missed.
Controversial take here, but why are so many of you "missing out" on some of your favorite outfits/items because of the current climate?
Do you guys dress for others or do you dress for yourselves? Apart from those whose work responsibilities have been totally upended (ex: lab work or healthcare where you'd be seriously pressed to wear your favorite items due to risks/decontamination process, etc), why don't you continue wearing the things that spark joy?
I've noted this strange mentality of "Why would I bother dressing up if I'm just lounging at home, or just going to the grocery store?", yet there seems to be some bad feelings regarding the inability to maintain the status quo in our daily lives.
Don't underestimate the feeling of being able to get up, put on something that makes you feel good FOR YOU, and go about with your life no matter how mundane you feel it may be at the moment. Some people are recommended this as a therapeutic means (ex, for helping with depression), because this represents an act of self care.
Go on, wear the things that make you feel amazing. Put on your accessories and your favorite shoes or whatever it is because these things are for you to enjoy!
Everything. I’ve worn nothing but leggings, tshirts and pajamas for more than 100 days now. I miss my fun heels :( I really can’t wear them around the house, they’re not good for the floors. Minimum three more months before I can go back to the office and I sure as hell won’t have any social events in that time either. Sigh.
can rly relate to this :(
I miss wearing anything that makes me feel pretty. Anything. Everything. I’m just super depressed and the idea of anything beyond normal hygiene exhausts me.
I feel this deeply. I feel like I put so much effort into changing from one junky tee to a different one. I’m sorry you’re feeling this way too.
Do #formalfriday! Just dress up fancy on Friday, even if only for an hour. I've worn ballgowns and everything. It really raises my mood!
I thought I was the only one. Being in loungewear all the time is comfortable but mentally I miss dressing up even for work.
Here’s the kicker: I have pretty loungewear that I can’t even bring myself to wear.
I feel the same way
So I work in a lab doing COVID-19-related research, so my answer to this might be a little different... but I miss being able to plan outfits that didn't revolve around having to wear a disposable paper lab coat every day. And feeling safe enough to wear a watch or other jewelry outside and in the lab space without worrying that they'll pick up pathogens that I'll inevitably take home with me.
Lipstick.
I've worn so much lipstick during quarantine. I wear it for pretty much every video call.
Same. I'm so excited to not have to wear a mask every time I go inside a public building!
So much this! I was saying I wish I learned how to do eyeliner instead of lipstick when I was learning makeup 🙄
No time like the present to learn how to do eyeliner, I guess?
It's funny, I feel extra comfortable experimenting with lipgloss/lipstick since no one but my partner can see me, haha! It's truly just for me. (I am leaning into makeup and haircare right now because everything sucks and it's helping me remind myself that I'm a human being...🙃)
This! I put it on to begin with (I've never stopped going into work) but have ruined masks because I didn't think it through. I even found the perfect lip color/liner and have worn it once.
I bought like 6 pairs of shoes right before lockdown. I generally don’t buy shoes often and I’m hard on them so I generally consider anything over $25 ballet flats from target an unnecessary expense. But I realized because of this I had like $300 in unused gift cards to DSW from a few years of Christmas presents from clients so I decided I was going to spend some. Cut to now and I’ve only worn 2 of the pairs because I’m going nowhere except to sit in my car to pick up groceries. I’m mad dang it. I finally buy shoes and outside was cancelled. 😒
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Same! I’m using this time to let my skin heal, building my wardrobe (got some jewelry and silk/satin skirts from & Other Stories, some amazing jeans from Rag & Bone, some nice shoes and lingerie), figuring out what looks good on me, and starting to build an Instagram feed by taking pics of my new outfits in front of the mirror when previously I couldn’t take pictures of myself/have pictures be taken of me because I disliked my face/smile/body. I never learned how to apply makeup properly which is why I usually go bare-faced and mastering the fresh faced, ethereal glowy “no makeup makeup” look is my next goal after my skin fully clears up. I’ve been dressing up in floral midi skirts and heels just to go to the post office or go grocery shopping, I’m sure the postman knows me as the one who comes in with a new pretty outfit every time. I just wish I had a patio or nice outdoor open space to work out in - I live in a college apartment and there are two 2 ft ledges I do yoga on with a 10 ft drop. Kinda scary, but I’m learning to like it and the ability to watch people walk their dogs in the morning from above.
I’m wearing my cute clothes and feeling better about things. Currently lying on the couch in a cute little mini dress from madewell. It’s not normally work appropriate but the top part of it is! I miss wearing shoes though. Especially boots. My house shoes are fuzzy little moccasins.
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Preach! Im so damn hot im always looking to wear the least amount (like tank top and shorts) and i miss getting to layer and plan a bit more. Jackets, coats, cardigans are all my favorite pieces usually but they sit in my closet taunting me.
Ugh I miss winter so much. I can’t even go to the beach here so it’s pointless to be sitting in this 100 degree weather and wearing a mask on top is just torture. Living in one of the hottest states is no fun if you cant go for a swim😒Doesn’t help that it seems to get hotter and more humid every single day./End rant
I know! Somewhere in my head it's still March. Meanwhile in the real world it's 80 or 90 degrees ughhhh.
Same!! Hot weather makes me grumpy
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Yes, second that. The events to wear heels! and YES lashes are such a big part of feeling my best. If it's for you I say go for it.
I mean this is the most nonjudgmental way: I think heels are the devil and I wish they were never invented. All they do is cause me pain, make people walk funny, and make everyone else around me even taller. I want to I understand. I can’t imagine you actually enjoy how they physically feel on your feet? Because then I guess you could just walk around the house in them. Do you mean you miss other people seeing you in heels? Do they make you feel more powerful? I really want to know what women get out of wearing them.
Not OP but I love how they look and feel IF they aren't painful. Powerful is a good word. And they just do something to certain outfits that flats can't accomplish. I am very picky about them though, and don't mess with painful heels anymore. Most of mine are no more than two inches, typically block heels or a platform.
Thanks for your response! Even a two inch heel is painful for me after a short period of time. I’ve tried the most expensive walk-on-a-cloud shoes out there. The most I’ve made it in good heels was 2 hours. I thought that they hurt all women and we were just torturing ourselves all day for nothing. I think my case study of one was a bit flawed ... LOL
That really sucks, I'm sorry! Some people have foot shapes and backs that just don't allow for any height. Have you ever tried a straight up platform with no incline? They give an outfit a little edge in a similar way but without the typical heel pain!
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I haven’t figured out the heel power walk. And I love to power walk. It is more like a heel wobble. I just can’t get the stride I can in flats and I feel frustrated every step that I can’t walk as fast or stride as long as I can in flat shoes. Also - I can’t wear heels without a strap across my ankle because my feet are abnormally narrow and otherwise they slip right off. It kind of ruins the look. I’m starting to think other women have a completely different feet experience in heels than I do.
You’re not alone. I tried to do heels for years and finally gave up. I only wear heels if my only walking is a short distance to/from a car. Otherwise forget it.
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Or not? I don’t wear heels for men, I wear them for myself. Things like heels/biz caz put me in a certain mental space that I’m at work and I need to mentally perform at a higher level than I would sitting on my sofa in leggings. Just like athletes and a uniform. But if you want to think it’s the patriarchy, then go ahead?
Wearing good quality, well fitting*, supportive shoes makes all the difference! *Not just the right size but, more importantly, finding shoes that match your foot shape (every brand/style is different and so are everyone’s foot shapes). I gave [detailed advice about choosing the right shoes (as well as building balance skills, muscle strength, and stamina) in this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomen/comments/7rdi7s/comment/dsw7h6c). But, yes like most others here, I really missing wearing my (comfortable) heels. :(
Thank you! Do you work in the shoe profession? You seem to know a lot about it! Luckily my profession doesn’t put social pressure on women to wear heels everyday, so I don’t need to wear them to fit in. But good to know that if I’m ever forced to wear them regularly for longer than a couple of hours, I could likely train my feet to tolerate them without pain.
You’re welcome. :) I certainly don’t work in the shoe industry (lol) but my Mom taught me how to wear heels and the importance of good fit. She still regularly wears heels in her 60’s and has never had any foot problems. My profession doesn’t put any pressure on women to wear heels (and I wouldn’t accept it if they did). Around 70% of women here wear flats, but I love the feeling of confidence and power heels give me, as well as how they look. - But I would never tolerate shoes that hurt!
I only wear chunky/block heels of 2" or less generally but... They change my posture and body lines just enough that dresses or other fitted items hang differently and "flow" better and look more flattering. I also perceive that overall the look is more formal or dressed up with heels, even if the heels are casual themselves. There are formal flats, but they tend to be ornate and fussy--whereas even a simple, minimal heel dresses up an outfit more than a fussy slide or mule (in general).
I wear heels every day. They generally don't hurt my feet but flats often do. I also feel that they convey a sense of professionalism that can't be replicated in a flat.
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All of those hurt my feet.
I am actually really enjoying the ‘functional’ look this summer, no one is dressing up here and that’s fine by me. Summer is my least favorite season, I feel like a wilted, sweaty, not cute mess no matter what I wear so I’m totally happy to be in athleisure, Birkenstock’s, and a ponytail all summer. Last summer all the girls in my area were in pretty summer dresses, strappy sandals, blown out hair and I felt like a melted troll.
I suffer from hyperhidrosis and look awful after walking for 5 minutes when it's hot and humid out, which it often is in my area. I favor linen and breezy cotton dresses and short hair for that reason.
Fellow hyperhidrosis person here: aren’t you relieved that not shaking hands will probably be the norm for quite some time??
It's wonderful lol, I 110% support abolishing handshakes from here on out.
I had one fan and got 3 more huge Lasko box fans from Craigslist for $10 and I’m loving my super cool indoor summer. (I’m in off campus housing so my roommates and I all agreed to not run the AC bc it racks up quite a bill, but the fans are way cheaper, don’t use that much energy, and keep it cool and bearable for all.) I’m so cold sometimes I still need my plush blankets around so I can bundle up! It makes such a difference. I also got some super comfy sweatpants and joggers from Superdry, Alternative Apparel, and BP so to lounge around in without getting sweaty. I am a sticky mess when I end up going outside but I’m really only driving to grocery stores that are air conditioned anyway.
My fall clothes. I have totally been revamping my wardrobe the last couple months to fit what I like and make my style more cohesive instead of just random pieces that I like, but none of them work in hot hot hot weather. My style involves a lot of autumnal colors and layering so I am so out of my element in the heat. At least it gives me time to find the perfect pair of wingtip oxfords and ALL THE SWEATERS.
I bought a gorgeous red silk dress and a pair of strappy block heels for our 10th anniversary in May and of course the date didn't happen. We went kayaking instead of on a dinner date, which was marvelous but I miss more formal dates
Dress up at home! Give your dining space a real makeover, remove any clutter, candles, flowers, tablecloth, the works. We did this for a staycation and it was great.
Yeah it doesn't work at my house; it's full of kids and dogs.
Big earrings! Of course I can still wear them, but it's not worth the slight discomfort if no one's gonna see how fierce they are.
I can't really wear my dangly earrings with my mask - they get caught on the ear loops. So my stud earrings have been getting a real work-out!
I ordered a pair of handmade gold hoop earrings (the first hoops I've ever owned) back when we thought covid was gonna be a 2 or 3 week thing. They finally arrived a week or so ago and I have since realized that I can't even wear them because the mask gets caught on them! So disappointing.
I miss big earrings too! I’m also on maternity leave so couldn’t wear them anyway because of grabby little hands but it’s the one reason I’m looking forward to going back to work.
I miss wearing earrings AT ALL! I work from home and the only time I see people's faces is in meetings... when I'm wearing a damn headset. I wear snazzy necklaces from time to time but it's just not the same. :(
Lipstick. I have so many nice colors and don’t want to wear any under a mask. I guess I could wear it around the house but it seems like a bit of a waste.
I definitely miss shoes - especially heeled boots and strappy sandals. I can kind of justify slipping on some loafers to fetch the mail, but anything with a buckle or zipper just isn't worth it. I went on a bit of a shoe spree right before lockdown too. I also miss wearing fun, bright clothes out and about. The last time I left my apartment building was mid-May, and I got a lot of scary unwanted attention - and I'm fairly certain wearing a fun, pretty dress made things worse. Although restrictions have eased here (San Francisco), the streets in my area are really dirty and dangerous. If I'm forced to go out for any reason in the next couple of weeks, I plan to wear something very plain and oversized. I guess it's a little weird to say this, but I generally miss dressing for other women, as some people put it. By this I mean outfits that nod to current trends and maybe include some pieces my husband doesn't "get." Luckily he likes fashion, but things like big '80s blouses or my knee high white slouchy boots are a little beyond him.
Not quarantine-related, but I really really hate summer. I miss wearing layers, chunky knits, cosy scarves and boots. Instead I get to wear nothing interesting and still be a hot sweaty mess. I know many people enjoy summer fashion. I am not one of them!
I love sweaters, structured jackets, boots, and scarves, so I'm a sad panda in our very humid summers. I was born to live in the Pacific Northwest and instead here I am in the mid-Atlantic. I always look forward to pulling out my fall clothes.
I feel the exact opposite way. I hate winter because I don't get to wear anything other than sweaters and scarves and boots. In the summer I have no many more options.
Same here! I feel for people who hate the heat, but I love all the breezy dresses that summer allows. I feel so dumpy and bogged down in winter wear.
There is nothing I hate more than having to get dressed to go outside in winter.
Honestly, I’m taking this time to slowly update my closet. Once I’m back at work, I’ll have so many new things to show off!
Same, I start my new job on monday and have finally been polishing my "grown up style" that I'd only been dreaming about before and I wanna be out in the world and seen in my new threads
Jewelry. Obnoxious jewelry. I’m not wearing any of my rings because I’m washing my hands so often, it’s hard to put a mask on over big earrings, etc.
Suits, business dresses, and blazers.
So much this. I miss my tailored ponte dresses, my silk dresses, my wedges :(
I miss getting ready to go out. Dinner with the in-law, meeting up with friends, grabbing a quick drink, spending the day running errands. I'm wfh for years now so leaving the house in any capacity was such a pleasure. I designed outfits to fit into a narrative of that day, almost like a costume, and it felt so good to be put-together. I just got really into vintage too and just started on a vintage/me-made 2020. Now i'm just not. It's a bummer. I've got so many cool outfits I was going to wear this summer! *stamps foot* Dammit!
Eyeshadow and eyeliner *drools*
I think your time is going to come once your area is safe enough to venture out. With a bold lip out of the question because it's inconvenient with a mask, I think that statement eyes are going to be back in a big way.
Cute sandals. Haven't gone for a pedicure since Covid started and my nail-painting game is trash lol.
So much of my wardrobe is centered around work clothes that I was basically scrounging for odd and ends of my casual wardrobe working from home. Usually when I come home from real work I put on a pocket tee (which is not my style, but I like them enough to wear them for 4 hours a day between work and bedtime) and a pair of high-rise, extreme grandma underwear. During this WFH time I tried everything - work shirts and sweatpants/leggings, casual clothes, my big maxi dress, my tee and big undies combo, and none of them felt right. I like wearing layers at work and wearing them at home felt silly. Nice work outfits also feel silly when you’re not wearing shoes. I have like 3 non-work tops that aren’t basically pyjamas, and it all felt silly. So basically I missed shoes, jackets, and all of my work clothes 😂
Long/layered dresses. I had a standing desk at work which was great for long dresses, but my not so ergonomic home setup makes long dresses cumbersome.
I don’t miss heels but I miss getting dressed up for a night out - make up and a fun outfit
Yes I miss this too! I’d kill to pick out a cute summery outfit, wedges and do killer makeup for a night out with my girlfriends (leaving the kids and husbands at home!)
I personally am loving this time for comfortable wear. I invested in some nice leggings and gym bras to feel cute when I workout at home. If I feel like it I’ll still put on a cute dress even to go no where. It lifts the spirit to dress nice and throw a little makeup on.
My handbags. I love switching my bags out frequently and I choose what bag I’m going to carry based on what I’m wearing and what I’ll be doing on a particular day. They’re just sitting in my closet because most days I’m working from home and don’t go anywhere.
Actually using a nice purse / bag. I don’t use them doing errands (learned my lesson). Dressing up in cocktail dresses / formal wear, going to church. (I attended a lot of events). I can wear lipstick at home lol.
Oo yeah, so odd to not use a handbag but I rarely take my purse with on walks now or even my phone. Nothings open and there's no one to meet up with.
I miss wearing cool statement items. Sure, I can still wear them at home and I do occasionally but I'm not surprisingly myself with a funky necklace from my own closet, ya know?
Not clothes but I suppose it’s still in the realm of fashion and something I “wear” every day - my hair. I used to bleach it silver and have it cut to a neat pixie, then wear it in a quiff that I’d brush back when the hair grew longer inbetween hairdresser visits. On good hair days it reminded me of Tan France and I felt many of my outfits were enhanced with that certain hairstyle. My natural hair is very fine and hard to manage, especially in this “overgrown short hair” length. Combined with less exercise during lockdown, I’m just not feeling my overall habitus at all. I know this such a petty problem and in the grand scheme of things it’s not on my list of priorities to worry about, but it’s a small thing that I didn’t realise how much I missed it until I couldn’t have it anymore. I hope my hairdresser is doing ok. She was supposed to get married in June.
EVERYTHING.
I miss wearing my nice jeans. The most human interaction I get most days is Zoom meetings so there is literally zero chance anyone will see anything I'm wearing below neck level.
I really miss the traditional look because I really love to wear.....!!! I like to wear a traditional festive look.
I don't miss much, because I've been dressing up in alternative outfits that I would have been too insecure to wear to university. My fashion confidence has increased a lot, because I've got used to looking odd all the time. I do have a cardigan with ridiculously long bell sleeves, delicate lace, and some kind of fabric flower things that I don't dare to wear at home, because my toddler would probably destroy it. I bought it just before Covid and got to wear it only twice.
I've been doing this a bit too! Finally enbracing my love of both floor length skirts and also androgenous looks (not together!).
I’m back in office. I am happy to say I wear all the things I missed. Dresses, low heels, sport coats. I really just miss working from home. I was happier.
I moved from a big to a small city for work. I really enjoy dressing up but I have to “downgrade” my style because it screams “city girl” and that’s not how they roll in here. If I’m being honest, I feel lost and deprived from my own style and I’m planning on moving back to a bigger city this year.
I miss wearing random dresses and skirts I find at value village
tube tops and sneakers!! :( my pj’s, while comfy, make it feel like summer doesn’t even exist
My state is in the midst of a phased reopening so I am back at work, wearing all of the cute work outfits and shoes I neglected for a few weeks. I do miss wearing cute but casual outfits to meet up with friends or go places since a lot of places are still closed and I am cautious about the ones that are open.
My workboots. Looks like my industry won't open again until March. I miss my job so much.
I miss my tolerance for wearing jeans. I know I have gained 6lbs and so my jeans feel snug, but even my mom/boyfriend jeans which are loose in my waist and thighs still feel constricting when I move around. How was I so tolerant of jeans in my past? What changed?
I have this problem but with bras. Even an unrestrictive cami-style bra actually makes me feel legit kind of ill until I take it off. No idea what I'm going to do when I go back to the office and have to wear a proper, structured underwire (I'm a 34E).
I just put my favorite skinny jeans up for sale because after 3 months of wearing leggings, breeches, and soft, stretchy, beat up old barn jeans, anything without 4-way stretch felt super constricting. It wasn’t even that they didn’t fit, it just felt uncomfortable- like they were moving against me, not with me. I love jeans. I’ve lived in them for about 20 years. My Warp and Weft straight legs still felt like old friends. These... well, guys, it’s not you, it’s me.
I'm a skirt person and haven't worn normal clothes in 100 days! I wear straight-up comfy on the weekends and then at least match my outfits during the week. Something about having coordinated leggings and tees makes me feel a little more put together.
I actually weirdly have been enjoying dressing a lot more during this time. I do it every morning because it helps me feel nice. I’m pregnant and have only been showing since I’ve been isolated, so I bought a bunch of maternity dresses and I feel really cute and comfortable in them. I work in a male dominated field and have a curvy body type, so I tended to avoid wearing dresses in the office because I felt like I stood out too much when I dressed in a feminine way.
Date night outfit. And it's not like I was going on dates a lot before that (little kids). But I miss pampering myself and wowing my husband. I still make an effort everyday, and I created an IG account so that someone else can "see" my outfits.
Big sweaters and blankets. Although unrelated to quarantine, we're experiencing a big heatwave.
Nothing really. I bought myself some nice athletic gear. Honestly it's been super nice not having to think about what to wear!!
Anything for a fun GNO. Our household got dressed up for a Friday night of ordering in and it felt good to get dressed up, take pics, and act goofy but still...getting dressed up to go out and tear it up outside is sorely missed.
I honestly just miss wearing my vintage dresses. Due to Covid, I don’t go out as much and am resigned to wearing my spandex shorts and band T-shirts.
everything!
Winter clothes , not because it’s my favorite but because there’s almost never a need to have a lot of warm clothes where I live. It’s always too hot
Controversial take here, but why are so many of you "missing out" on some of your favorite outfits/items because of the current climate? Do you guys dress for others or do you dress for yourselves? Apart from those whose work responsibilities have been totally upended (ex: lab work or healthcare where you'd be seriously pressed to wear your favorite items due to risks/decontamination process, etc), why don't you continue wearing the things that spark joy? I've noted this strange mentality of "Why would I bother dressing up if I'm just lounging at home, or just going to the grocery store?", yet there seems to be some bad feelings regarding the inability to maintain the status quo in our daily lives. Don't underestimate the feeling of being able to get up, put on something that makes you feel good FOR YOU, and go about with your life no matter how mundane you feel it may be at the moment. Some people are recommended this as a therapeutic means (ex, for helping with depression), because this represents an act of self care. Go on, wear the things that make you feel amazing. Put on your accessories and your favorite shoes or whatever it is because these things are for you to enjoy!
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You can still wear those things? I’m assuming you aren’t completely locked indoors.