Do readers remember the dice system of getting dressed?
Here is a simpler system for summer. Let’s say 1 -2 means wear a summer dress, 3-4 means wear shorts and a top, and 5-6 stands for a skirt and top. So roll one dice and pick your category. I just rolled a “one.” Perfect. The temperature’s moving into the high seventies and a loose, sleeveless dress will be entirely suitable.
Now I roll two dice together (or a spiffy gaming die with a high enough total to cover all my dresses) to pick my outfit for the day. I roll a three. I count my way to this long, black dress with a pattern of blue… leaves? Flowers? Maybe these are abstract pussy willows? Whatever. I have found my outfit.
If you can’t find the dice, I know a workaround: “Hey Siri, pick a number between 1 and (whatever).” Siri understands random number generation, and he or she will be happy to help you. I am sure other digital assistants get the idea too.
Why I suggest bothering with this new system: COVID casual has become the order of the day. Many of us are living entirely in our Gap comfy clothes. I don’t see any reason why we cannot follow our soft cotton muse, especially if we are sheltering at home, but part of reopening might include reentering neglected drawers and closets.
I suspect the world may seem less daunting if we dress up a bit. Or just dress differently.
Zombie phrase for the day: It’s best to die with your shoes on. Ihhhhzzz behhhddd ayyyy wiihhhhddd uhhhr doooood ahhh.
