This is my new skirt, one of two I bought today. I also bought two dresses and a pair of shoes. All of the above are things that I've not bought, or even looked at in shops, for a very, very long time.

The other week I was clearing out my wardrobe and trying on things to see what fitted. Like most people over 25 I have 'thin' clothes and 'fat' clothes, in other words the stuff that used to fit but is too nice to throw away, and the newer stuff which is not as nice but was bought to accommodate what one always convinces ones self is 'temporary' weight gain.

Anyhoo, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself fitting into things I haven't worn for a couple of years. Then when I thought about the supposed 'couple of years' that had passed since I last wore the clothes in question, I realised that most of them were bought when I changed jobs in 2002! So I was immediately caught between thinking "yay I've lost weight!" and "oh my god how old are my clothes!"

So, I felt a shopping trip was in order. It turned out to be a mini makeover in the end, given the skirts and dresses. I guess it's nice to have a change sometimes, rather than sticking to the same old style. I also did a wee fashion show for my fiance when I got home and he approved it all hehe :)