u/-cmoneileen

Help! I have several events this week that require some degree of getting dressed up. Or at least looking stylish. I’m in my 50s and recently lost weight, so none of my clothes fit. I’m usually a vintage shopper, so I’m very out of the loop when it comes to shopping for new clothes. I don’t shop at chains (Club Monoco, Amazon, etc all a no) but don’t have a huge budget. I don’t need to get super dressed up, just need to look like I’m making an effort. Anywhere in Manhattan is good. Any leads would be so appreciated!!! Edit: budget is a meager $750 for the whole thing. Sorry if the post is vague- it’s been a long time since I shopped and I don’t have a strong sense of style anymore. I’m not in the corporate world and am more of a creative, so I have some freedom. I like color, rather than that neutral quiet luxury look.

Hi all! I’m about to graduate and there are lots of events over a week. I don’t want to be declining every piece of cake that gets offered to me, and normally I’d cut myself some slack and just resume when it’s over, but in less than a month I’m traveling to visit old friends and I’d really like to try lose another pound or two before I go. My impulse is, for example, to skip dinner knowing in my last class we’ll have cake. Probably not the best choice! I can take a small piece, but feel kind of self conscious taking just a tiny sliver. What am I asking for here? I don’t know… maybe just moral support or insights of any kind?