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For the Sartorial Self Portrait contest of Jaymee Thomas ___________'_____________________________________________'
Look in my closet and what will you see? First is the shoe holder hung on the side of its door. It holds shoes sometimes not matched up and some I rarely wore! Tightly pressed together are many clothes you’ll see. I think you’ll find them hung here quite haphazardly. There are lovely tops and sweaters in many style and hues. Many are clothes from which an average sized woman could choose. See the cute black velvet-feeling top I’m looking at now with its many white-faced cats saying “Are you kitten me right meow?” A nice, red button-down Christmas sweater has black beads for trim. It hangs close by a bunch of leggings ready for the gym. A sweater that’s embroidered with flowers pink and blue hangs near a long-sleeved dress with flowers on it too. A practical black shawl is hung above a pair of faded blue jeans which at times are too tight to wear. A Rudolph top so playful hangs nearby an aqua suit. A modest skirt this suit has and a scarf that is so cute. Another skirted suit outfit has black stripes over gold. Near it is a dark blue dress with a slit up the side quite bold. Oh, here’s another suit of gold and checkered in design. The pairs of jeans in here (if you can locate them) must number at least nine. A leopard leather jacket with sexy pants so tight is near a flared-out, long, bright skirt and a blouse that’s white. A long blue fluffy bath robe hangs aside a purple-dotted top. There are so many other things, I think I soon should stop. On the shelf above the clothes are many purses; in a box are lots of different types of belts and some holiday socks. You’ve seen enough by now. But oh, my summer clothes! They’re in a spare room’s closet. No time to show you those.

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Date: 7/26/2024 5:36:00 AM
Andrea, you do have a sense of humor. How you can take something ordinary and make it fun and special is a real gift!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/27/2024 12:16:00 PM
Thanks I appreciate that. My husband hates that I am a closet hog
Date: 7/13/2024 10:23:00 AM
Ha ha, quite a wardrobe you have there, my friend...& there's still more?
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Date: 7/7/2024 9:32:00 PM
A very amusing list, dear Andrea. For people of western countries with marked winter and summer, your closets need to be larger. In tropical countries, we need to have summer wear alone and minimum woolen clothes if we happen to travel far. Besides we don't buy clothes to suit different occasions, as dress code is not keenly insisted. Enjoyed seeing your wardrobe and set of dresses.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/27/2024 12:17:00 PM
So interesting the difference in cultures
Date: 7/6/2024 1:30:00 PM
I'll hold my hands up Andrea and say I couldn't resist reading this once I saw the title. :) Very creative. Cheers - Gary
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/6/2024 8:26:00 PM
did you think I was coming out of it or something? heehee
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/6/2024 5:03:00 PM
Thanks, Gary
Date: 7/6/2024 8:57:00 AM
Is your closet nice and tidy? did you know Ink's closet is a mess? She has a walk in wardrobe which is a big as a normal room.. clothes, make up, jewellery and perfume all over the place.. True story..
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/6/2024 12:24:00 PM
Nice and tidy. What a joke. It figures my soul girl has a messy one too!! Ha even big as a room, I bet mine would still be messy too
Date: 7/6/2024 2:27:00 AM
extraordinary closet, mines are a mess, never open them, thanks for the enjoyable moment andrea
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/6/2024 12:25:00 PM
Yeah. It's just too hard keeping it neat when it is so packed!
Date: 7/6/2024 1:24:00 AM
You have quite a magnificent array of collectables, each with brilliant descriptions. Quite a list, but we are curious about your summer clothes. Hugs.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/6/2024 12:26:00 PM
Really? Well they are as varied as the other closet. But many more short sleeved things!!
Date: 7/6/2024 12:20:00 AM
Such a fun, entertaining read dear Andrea. Put a big smile upon my face with a nodding head as it truly resonates ( as it will with so many women!) I love how each couplet is so vividly descriptive that you can so easily feel that you are peering into your closet - in fascination:) Every now and again, I love a good clear out as it’s good therapy. I’ve always thought - right - a wardrobe capsule is what you need with just a few items that will go with everything. Haven’t achieved it yet !
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Christina Bowring
Date: 7/6/2024 12:21:00 AM
The last couplet is brilliant. Thank you for sharing this one. So enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest. I loved it. Have a great weekend xx
Date: 7/5/2024 11:15:00 PM
Quite a collection Andrea, I'm a jeans and tee-shirt man, wore my suit last week at a wedding, couldn't wait to get out of it lol. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Date: 7/5/2024 11:44:00 AM
Ah, this is clever, and cute, liked it a lot lol
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/5/2024 4:49:00 PM
Thanks, Paige
Date: 7/5/2024 10:57:00 AM
Hello Andrea, wow! so many clothes. you do not need to shop for more clothes. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/5/2024 4:57:00 PM
Hello AYou really do not need any more clothes. you reall have enough. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/5/2024 4:51:00 PM
No I don't need more. My husband would love to see them all gone. Every few years I throw out more but these are mostly old clothes from even 25 years ago. I got most of them at thrift shops and I rarely wear one outfit more than a few times a year, except for leggings and jeans!
Date: 7/5/2024 9:29:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun/wonderful write. Sounds like a great closet. Will we get part 2 about the summer closet???  "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away.................
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/5/2024 4:52:00 PM
Too much work. Haha. I can't even bring myself to reorganize it!
Date: 7/5/2024 6:46:00 AM
Life through the eyes of apparel. It is a unique contest theme isn't it? I think you did it justice. My offering would put everyone to sleep I'm afraid
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/5/2024 5:07:00 PM
My wife has to practically beg me to buy clothes lol. On the other hand, she dresses like a model
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/5/2024 4:53:00 PM
Thanks. You must have a wardrobe like my husband's!
Date: 7/5/2024 6:09:00 AM
- A rich wardrobe, Andrea ... mine is rather "poor" I haven't bought new clothes for several years ... (clothes are expensive in Norway ... even in second-hand shops ) - hugs
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/5/2024 4:55:00 PM
Not rich, dear. I shop thrift shops and Walmart. It's rare for me to buy a new dress or outfit even once a year now . I am glad I lived around lots of cheap clothing stores because I love variety!

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