So I staged an intervention. With Aretha Franklin in my ear, and a pair of snakeskin heels on my feet, I faced down my closet. My goal was to find things that are subtly feminine: thick cinching belt, check; ruffled skirt, check; bustier top, um, pass. I slowly worked my way through my closet, evaluating my clothes and breaking down my old fashion formulas, one by one. My “saves” were figure-skimming or had a little sexy detail (beading around the neckline, a dip in the back, a ruffle around the edge of the dress). My “stops” either exposed too much skin, or left nothing to be desired (e.g. my cargo pocket pants). The result? A clean closet and a clean frenzy at all the fluttery and feminine new pieces soon to fill it out.
Remember that old rule—before you leave the house take one thing off? Well, my new rule is, before you leave the house, put one “fearless” thing on!
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