Colorful — Because every time I see an outfit composed of neutrals my first thought is “That needs a splash of color”.

Cottagecore — I have to thank my daughter for telling me about that concept because it fits me perfectly. I love long skirts, fabric in layers, shawls, ruanas, natural fibers, and an old-fashioned but not out-of-date look.

Practical — A little lace and ruffle is good but, seriously, I’m going to bake bread, feed the chickens, and weed the garden in this. I can’t dip sleeves in my cooking, rip the fabric to tatters if I step on the hem going up stairs with my hands full, or fail to stand up to frequent washing. Pretty is good, but nothing frou-frou or fussy.

I considered “Feminine” but I think “Cottagecore” default to feminine anyway.

I’m trying to enter into an art-based career making stained glass, so I want to look creative but not “arty” in a way that would look weird. I need to look like you can trust me to do a good job on your commission. 🙂