Today was “Decade Day” at school, and it brought quite the interesting combination of outfits. From 50’s poodle skirts to 70’s tie-dye and afros, there was a little from all genres. My pal, Heather so very graciously loaned me her retro style dress which is actually new. I think she bought it within the last 6 months or so. It just goes to show you that all styles seem to eventually circle back into style again.

I really loved the dress and tried to add my accessories that would dial it back a few decades. :) I’m so grateful that she loaned it to me and I’m not being a choosy beggar, but I don’t know how you wear it, Heather! The crinoline lining of the skirt was sooooo very scratchy on my poor legs! I can see why women of that era wore layers of nylons, slips and girdles. It was to protect their bare legs from the miserable crinoline, I’m sure! :)

I also wore my Grandma Swaringen’s hat and I rummaged through my mom’s jewelry box and found some pearls. I asked Chris how I looked this morning, and his answer was, “Are you trying to look like a Grandma?” :) I was pretty much fine with that…

I got some smiles and positive comments which was good. I did get called grandma by one of the teachers, and Jackie Kennedy by another one! :) I prefer Jackie to Grandma…

Here’s my silly class…

Here’s the somber class?