I am the sole employee and "executive director" for a local history museum. Today was "decorating day" and half my board dropped in to do the holiday decorating.
I went up to the attic at least six times this morning, to the basement twice, and I won't even mention how many times I had to do the "floor work." After I carried the still upstairs (it goes up every year because a certain Christmas tree always has to go in that spot), my plain white button down shirt was a mess.
I didn't look particularly "professional" today. But after having been through this routine a few times I knew the drill for the day. Skirts were definitely out because I spend alot of time on the ladder, being the one who gets the job of putting the top and accompanying lights on the top of a 10 foot tree.
Notice I said "plain white button down shirt." Actually, it wasn't mine; it was my husband's. I didn't tear it and it will bleach nicely so I can wear it for "decorating day" again next year.
My usual attire? Yes, I do wear jeans on Saturday. That's when I do the housekeeping and gallery work. Also attic cleaning when I'm truly inspired and if I think the attic's occupant won't mind the company. He/She usually doesn't. <g> I hate having to think about what to wear. The military would have suited me just fine, literally. Once when my mother was visiting she helped with laundry. She asked why I had three identical black skirts. I told her that I lost one at a conference in Denver, and that was why I only had three left. I also have three identical pairs of black slacks. Black heels (about an inch) I have to be careful with, so as not to get them mixed up--I had three pairs of identical black shoes at one point, but Naturalizers changed the style of the ones I liked best, so I'm back to trying to decide which to go with for my very fashionable closet.
White blouses, shells, some sweaters. All to dress up or down at a moments notice with scarves, earrings, pins (I have a passion for antique brooches, and guess what! simplicity shows them off the best!).
Yes, I have a couple nice outfits, too. But during the work week I hate having to decide what to wear.
Holly
in Virginia