I'll blame it on the morning walks & COVID

Activewear Outfits

There is nothing like getting exercise to start my day and thinking time to plan it.

My outfits are perfect for the activity

A few Versions of The SewHouse7 Raglan sleeve hoodie

My Exercise outfit recipe: comfortable, colourful, funky and fun

I meet people along my journey, stop for a coffee and chat and feel great in my exercise outfits.

The exercise outfits work & I'm adding more options to enhance my exercise experience. I had a few Gaps in my Active Wear wardrobe and I'm happy with the style, fit and fabric choices of the new additions.

My Problem with feeling great in these new outfits, is I have been wearing my new exercise outfits to other places.

I didn't realise how much this was impacting my day.

Previous to COVID I would go to the Gym 3 days a week and change outfits at home. Now I'm exercising more and trying to squeeze more into my day .... by staying in the same outfit and wearing my exercise outfits to other non exercise places.

All I can say is, an experience I had a few weeks ago, revealed to me what I was missing out on.

Every time I wear this ‘Wrap and Go’ I meet sewing people. This coat attracts conversations about fabric and sewing. (fabric purchased from Mill End Store http://millendstore.com/ on a trip to Portland Oregon a couple of years ago)

This is how the story goes …

Wrap and Go Outfit

1. I'm at the coffee shop counter waiting to be attended

2. The man behind the counter asks me about my coat

3. I say I made it & it's my own pattern

4. He says he sews & so does his dad

5. His dad is a tailor and I have met him ... more sewing conversation ...

6. I order a large coffee and a small square Danish 4cm ... He offers to warm it slightly

7. I sit down at a table and the Danish arrives first, then a small cake fork. There is no way you could eat a small Danish with just a cake fork! I ask for a knife and the first knife he picks up is not shiny. He puts it down and chooses the next knife ...one that has been polished! Coffee arrives and he asks if I would like the Danish to be warmed up again!

The supermarket was next

1. I don't use a trolley, I carry my purchases in two reusable fabric bags ... when they are full that's it

2. The checkout line was long and my arms were stretched to the limit

3. A voice called me from the 10 items or less checkout counter .... As soon as I got there 5 people appeared behind me in the line with their small purchases ... Awkward moment ... I stood back and asked if they'd like to go first ... I knew I had more than 20 items ... No they were happy to wait!

Have I been transported to an alternative World?

Wearing this outfit gave me these experiences.

I wasn't looking for this kind of attention ...

It was pouring rain and I just wanted to have a coffee and do some grocery shopping. I put on My Wrap and Go Coat and knew just where I could have a solo coffee and get some grocery shopping done at the same time. I got the Royal treatment and by the time I drove home I realised I felt like wearing my exercise outfits because they were my new makes. Hence my decision to make a new wardrobe for my 60's, using the fabric I've collected and curated over the years.

I want more days like the day I had yesterday.

When the outfit you choose to wear, actually does impact on the day you will have!

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