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I knew I felt beautiful in a dress, but I wasn't expecting this from simply wearing a dress for 30 days. This challenge may or may not have changed my life.
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5. Target: not in stock
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13. Maven West: www.mavenwestclothing.com/col...
14. Wila Story: willastory.com/collections/sp...
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@SVTV_SKITS Жыл бұрын
You’re not crazy, every single time I wear a dress, esp one that’s long and flow I instantly feel happier, more feminine more beautiful!
@angelahagemeyer698 8 ай бұрын
Society has lied to us women for so long. It’s beautiful how many women are rediscovering how unique and wonderful being feminine can be. Your hair down is gorgeous btw.
@theindyminimalist5021 Жыл бұрын
I started wearing dresses and skirts as much as possible within the past couple of months. I’ve always been a tomboy and never been pulled towards dresses. But I have two little daughters now and feel a desire to model femininity for them, especially in a culture where it isn’t cherished. It’s interesting how gentleness and peace seems to come from embracing the delicate and feminine.
@gabrielhannah8552 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this!!❤
@doll.ov.poetrii4682 Жыл бұрын
🥰🙏🏿
@nell_uhh Жыл бұрын
Are people different towards you as well? I wore a dress today, and I’ve had several people hold open doors for me; which hardly ever happens any other time 😅. I think it’s pretty cool. When one dresses feminine, everyone treats you as such.
@-living4jesus4ever- Жыл бұрын
Yes, amen!!! Love this, and so true!! 🩷
@ThisBraveHeart 11 ай бұрын
Oh I feel this so much! I just had my first daughter almost 3 months ago. I grew up a tomboy, used to be rough, I almost joined the Marine Corp😅. Since I’ve embraced femininity I’ve felt so much peace. But especially since having my daughter. I
@littlegreylogcabin Жыл бұрын
I wear a dress almost everyday and there’s something about it that brings out the femininity within💗
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Ah, I love this so much. In total agreement! Wish I knew about it earlier!
@NeverTooLateForAchange Жыл бұрын
Me too 😃🥰
@afrikan_criola1923 Жыл бұрын
@@margaretmatheny I'm so glad more woman are wearing dresses, I gave up on pants 6 years ago when I started my minimalist journey , now 90% of my closet are dresses, so easy and minimalist. I understand all your feelings because I feel the same, I feel free, beautiful, feminine, peaceful.
@janamartin7593 Жыл бұрын
As a Mennonite girl who’s worn dresses all my life, it’s so fascinating to hear the perspective of someone new to wearing dresses. Go for it Margaret! You looked lovely! I often have men open doors for me in town or people comment on my dresses.
@RandomKeto 4 ай бұрын
I'm an Apostolic Pentecostal (we wear dresses and skirts exclusively as well) and yes, it was very interesting!
@paigeajamieson Жыл бұрын
Yes! Welcome to the dress club :D I would recommend investing in an apron for cooking or gardening to keep your dresses nice. That's something that works for me.
@Eibhlin7 10 ай бұрын
Me too, aprons are a must as I am a stain magnet! I love finding vintage style aprons on Etsy and Amazon.
@layercakearts Жыл бұрын
Full time maxi dresses/skirts (even for winter and home improvement) has gotten me thru years of chronic illness. Not only comfort but feeling put together when I feel at my worst. Thrift store dresses with some high end jewelry feels pretty good. And yes, an interesting social experiment is how people treat you in public… excessively courteous, opening doors, approachable, unassuming, but occasionally underestimated (charging more at the smog check, etc). But mostly it just feels good… I don’t need to conquer the world anymore.
@nell_uhh Жыл бұрын
Yes! I wore a dress today because I recently had a baby, and am just tired of looking ragged 😅- wanted to make myself feel good, to say the least. Anyway, doors were opened for me at every turn, and people were so courteous towards me as well. I thought to myself, “I could get used to this!”😂
@tinikiacheeseboro 9 ай бұрын
Love this❤
@ShaSha-kq6th 8 ай бұрын
That's sooo real!!!!!
@BIBLE-a-s-m-r 2 ай бұрын
That’s a relief… Can we trust our men? They’re broken too.
@marieallgyer9194 Жыл бұрын
We wear dresses all the time ...i had someone say to me at Walmart...how can u wear a Dress to wal Mart 😊 my Girls shocked our neighbor when they wore dresses to horseback ride ....they could mount with such ease .its amazing what u can do in a dress... garden,milk a cow, mow the lawn ....everything thats all they wore 100 yrs ago.... i have men hold doors,ive had older men comment how good it is to see ladies w dresses on.God bless
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Ha! Oh my goodness!! This is so amazing. Totally what I'm working towards. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you all!
@MyHealingShelf 2 ай бұрын
Right, our feminine ancestors did everything in a dress, why not us today?
@JalinW 10 ай бұрын
You're definitely not crazy! I've started wearing more skirts and dresses lately and I feel so beautiful and feminine and I move differently. It also instantly brightens my mood and I feel more productive too. Its also biblical too for women to wear skirts and dresses as I've learned recently!
@knitsoft Жыл бұрын
I've slowly been transitioning to a dresses and skirts wardrobe. It will probably end up as a dress wardrobe. One thing that I've noticed is that over time I actually have become more comfortable in dresses than I am in pants. I grew up loathing dresses so that's a huge deal for me. Dresses are SO wonderful. I love layering things with them and have a few under skirts (cotton slips) with lace trim. It makes me so happy! Love this video!
@trishawall9619 Жыл бұрын
I've worn dresses and skirts exclusively for 30 years. So comfortable , makes me feel like a lady, even at-home. I don't even own a pair of pants or shorts. I love your comments about your 5 year old son and the men opening doors. I had those EXACT experiences myself 30 years ago! My son was 5 too! 😁
@islandprincess9666 Жыл бұрын
How do you do this when the weather is cold?
@trishawall9619 Жыл бұрын
@@islandprincess9666 I wear leggings and warm socks. Layer up with shirts underneath or sweaters overtop. I had an older lady tell me that she wears nylons under her leggings for extra warmth. I live in the Northwest where we get lots of snow. The material of my dresses and the thickness of my sweaters change for the season.
@SylviaHauser Жыл бұрын
Trisha, where do you buy your einter dresses? I think they are so hard to get ...
@islandprincess9666 Жыл бұрын
@@trishawall9619 Thank you for replying with the tips.
@KikiFu Жыл бұрын
@@SylviaHauserGoogle wool dresses there are lots of stores that sell them and Etsy has options too.
@heyitsliz2775 Жыл бұрын
I recently started wearing dresses more often and I noticed everything you did. You are not crazy. The clothes we wear affect our behavior and the way other people treat us. I feel better in a dress. Yesterday I almost wore jeans and a t-shirt so I would "look normal" while going to a class outing. I wanted to wear a dress because I like the way it feels and how it looks, but I didn't want to stand out and look "too formal." After trying on several outfits, mixing and matching with jeans and crop tops, I went with the dress. I wasn't comfortable in my jeans. Sometimes I feel great in jeans, but I'm tired of forcing myself to wear them so I'll "fit in" and "look normal" whether that's at work or school. When I put on that dress, I felt the change. I smiled and I felt pretty. I felt put together. I told myself that it wasn't my fault if I was the best dressed in the room, and it certainly isn't a bad thing. In the end, no one sneered at me, no one made a rude comment, and I ended the day feeling pretty and confident. If you want to wear the dress because it makes you feel good, wear it.
@mimi8352 3 ай бұрын
I always felt not put together and that my outfits never worked. I literally came here to see what’s missing. I always wanted to feel beautiful and feminine but didn’t. I tried skirts and blouses but they never fall “right” on me I’m taking the dress challenge starting today. Thank you for your video.
@harpo627 3 күн бұрын
You go, girl! I hope it’s been working out great for you! Dresses can be so flattering, more so than skirts and blouses.
@audramichie3129 Жыл бұрын
This summer I started looking for more dresses (exclusively thrifted) because you don’t have to decide on bottoms and a top. Minimalism! I love how feminine and pretty I feel in a dress and it’s so much cooler than pants or shorts. I love your dresses!!!❤️
@JanaeCrawford Жыл бұрын
I feel the same way. I want to wear more dresses on a day to day. I definitely feel more “soft” and I realize I talk more calm and I’m less to get snappy or irritated at my children or husband simply when I wear a dress- it’s crazy but true. Thank you for this! This is my sign to wear more dresses 🥰
@davidgriffin1967 2 ай бұрын
Dresses create gentleness and patience of spirit
@Walking_w_Jesus 17 күн бұрын
Wow ❤
@mirandadiaz3446 Жыл бұрын
my boyfriend bought me a bunch of dresses last year and I've been wearing them almost every day, and I've also experienced feeling more feminine, more in tune with myself, and people treat me with more kindness ☺️ So glad that your son is noticing that change too!
@therobotdevil2284 Жыл бұрын
I wear a dress almost every day because it's SO easy, comfy, and I always feel so put together in them! I do get a lot of annoying comments, though, like "wow you must have spent so much time getting ready today, I could NEVER," "look at you, you must really be judging me in my sweatpants," and "why are you so fancy today?" 🤦♀️ People don't get that dresses are literally just fabric you throw over your body like any other article of clothing.
@Caroline_Shane 10 ай бұрын
It's interesting you say that. I have been wearing dresses for the past three years almost every day, now officially every single day, and I thought that I would get comments like that, but I really haven't. I have only gotten one from someone I know very well who after a while of seeing me wear dresses asked how I feel about her wearing very casual clothes. But, I could tell it was a very genuine question, and she didn't ask it in a rude way. I just straight-up told her "absolutely not, I don't judge you by the way you dress". We are also both Christians so I told her that I admire her for so many other characteristics, especially her faith which is more important, and that she's beautiful either way. Side note, I also don't do it for Christianity's sake or for modesty. I just genuinely like dresses better, for how I feel in them and because of how easy they are to put on. I didn't tell her that because she already knows. But, I don't do it for that reason so I also don't judge her for not wearing dresses for religious reasons either.
@brigetteklein4096 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been intentionally trying to wear more dresses lately! It truly does make you feel so much more beautiful, put together and just overall feminine. You’re encouraging me to do a 30 day challenge to only wear dresses!
@kimberlyperrotis8962 Жыл бұрын
Go for it, you’ll be a dress convert!
@afrikan_criola1923 Жыл бұрын
Don't worry about the minimalist astetic, i been a minimalist for 6 years now, my closet it's 90% dresses and my dresses have colour and patterns.
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Oh, I love hearing this. Thanks for sharing that!
@homemaker0506 Жыл бұрын
I wear dresses or skirts 24/7 365. I have not worn pants or leggings in over 4 years. I feel way more put together, I wear them when I clean and everything I do around the house. It feels way better!
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Yes, this is my dream here. Working towards this!
@homemaker0506 Жыл бұрын
@@margaretmatheny I started because God had laid it on my heart for modesty reasons, and man did it change my perspective a ton. I wear casual and dressy ones. I also love dwell and slumber dresses because they work as regular dresses or pajamas. Good for cozy days in the fall and winter to!
@alena4212 Жыл бұрын
Girl me too, it’s been 11 years for me. It’s so easy and fun!
@davidgriffin1967 2 ай бұрын
So happy for you! Hope you still enjoy dresses!
@kathryntipton6268 Жыл бұрын
Dresses and skirts do make things easier. They’re feminine. They’re beautiful. They do make you act and feel more like a lady. You are generally prepared for everything. And guys do treat you more delicately. After a year of skirts and dresses for me, I’ve found all these things. Guys at college hold the door open for me all the time now haha
@robinbemman4858 Жыл бұрын
I wear dresses and skirts most of the time- all 4 seasons- comfortable and freeing-
@sharpfamily4938 Жыл бұрын
I found the same thing when I switched to dresses and skirts. I immediately fell into place within myself. My feminine energy was just waiting to be released and everyone in my home noticed. My toddler son's tell me I'm beautiful and my husband so enjoys everything as well ☺️ I'm hooked, and now when I put on jeans they feel like a straight jacket and I feel squeezed and bridled again. Nothing like the freedom of dress and skirts, the movement and most importantly how natural it feels, especially longer dresses where my body is wrapped and cuddled...modesty is so refreshing and I not going back.
@Tuka Жыл бұрын
My summer capsule wardrobe is made of 20 desses, 6 tops and 5 bottoms . I get you girl 👍🏻
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Ah, love this!
@emmyfinck3382 Жыл бұрын
I will happily take this as a challenge to wear more dresses! I love the simplicity and femininity of a beautiful dress- your thoughts on the subject are refreshing!
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Love this! Made me smile!
@afrikan_criola1923 Жыл бұрын
90% of the times I wear dresses, I gave up on pants long time ago when I realized that I don't like pants, now I only have 3 leggings for exercise and some dirty jobs. Dresses and skirts make me feel beautiful, free, feminine, peaceful, softer, they also easy to style, so when I start my minimalist journey 6 years ago I decided to finally be me and assume my style, romantic and feminine, best decisions of my life. Also I have less clothes because a dress is just one piece, now I'm on the journey to find good winter dresses.
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Did I not say anything about my husband?! Lol! He loved my dresses. He commented on my beauty more than usual and he was much more gentle. He's already a gentle human, but he was almost more aware!
@beverlygingerich73 Жыл бұрын
I've worn dresses/skirts my whole life... for sure you are treated with more respect, holding doors, clean speech, and far less getting "hit on" in a rude way. People instinctively think if you look like a lady that you will also act like one. :) my children often comment on dresses as well. Interesting video!
@kimberlyperrotis8962 Жыл бұрын
Me, too, I just don’t really like trousers, they’re not comfy and don’t feel like me.
@erinmay6992 Жыл бұрын
I love this! Was up almost all night with a sick baby last night and this morning decided to put on a dress. You are soooo right about it changing the trajectory of your feelings and your day :) My two year old even commented “mommy wear her princess dress!” Your dresses are beautiful :)
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Your 2-year-old?! Wow, that's so precious.
@erinmay6992 Жыл бұрын
@@margaretmatheny Also, you should look into dresses from Madewell! Definitely house fairy vibes :)
@Walking_w_Jesus 17 күн бұрын
My 3 year old girl comments when I wear a dress that I look like a princess 🥰💐
@CompassTutoringServices 9 ай бұрын
I only wear dresses/skirts in public. The shortest are right above my knees. I own fewer clothes because of it. I always feel feminine, and I love that. I’ve been living this way for about 12 years.
@countryfrau8328 Ай бұрын
Interesting. I only wear dresses at home. I basically use them as house dresses and in the summer ill sleep in them, too. I don't know how to pull a look together with shoes etc with dresses so when I go out I basically just do a jeans/tshirt /dark shoe look. Men are very polite to me because I'm old now--66...so they want to help me. Its really sweet.
@katymcdonald5481 Жыл бұрын
I wear dresses and skirts daily, I live in a hot climate and it’s so much more comfortable and I just find them easier to move around in. They do feel more pulled together with almost no effort which is another bonus.
@alena4212 Жыл бұрын
I live in dresses and skirts. People are always shocked that I don’t own jeans 😂 But I LOVE it!! I feel feminine and beautiful. I get compliments everyday. Not even fancy dresses. And my husbands favorite thing is me in a pretty sun dress with my hair down and a natural face 💕💕 He says it’s his ideal and loves how feminine I am especially in a world where women push so hard against being feminine. I do notice I get treated better when I am out in public. People load my grocery’s on the belt for me, walk me to my car or just smile and say hi to me.
@afrikan_criola1923 Жыл бұрын
Yes to everything, I gave up on pants 6 years ago, best decision ever, I only have 2 Leggings for exercise. I love my dresses so much, I feel free, beautiful, feminine, peaceful, romantic and always put together.
@layercakearts Жыл бұрын
Yes! you’re the only other person i’ve encountered that says this too, I’m in total agreement! When I switched to dresses & skirts a few years ago I noticed people treated me differently out in public. Not sure what that says about our society but we seem to be more influenced by appearance than we want to admit. …I’m still in dresses. 😊
@kimberlyperrotis8962 Жыл бұрын
In studies, men prefer a sundress on women than any other outfit.🙂
@judithbatke3169 Жыл бұрын
@@silversnow3186 Have you ever actually worn dresses? I think your husband would notice...
@judithbatke3169 Жыл бұрын
@@silversnow3186 Sorry to say, but you´re comment here regarding Alena was neither "neutral" nor "open", so you´re the opposite of liberal. You seem to hate male and female behavour and feelings and cannot accept how the majority of mankind is wired: Men and women love dresses on women. If you´re husband is quite like yourself, congrats, you have a soulmate. But there are few husband that would contradict to a wife with such strong oppinions and tastes as you express, even if they disagree.
@janellelutz2607 Жыл бұрын
I'm a nanny for four kids, I would love to wear dresses more often. However, the difficulty is that not all dresses have pockets!
@tobiepierce6814 Жыл бұрын
Add an apron with pockets..
@somethingthatsparkles 4 ай бұрын
Only get dressses with pockets
@KristinaGreenwood Жыл бұрын
This is so interesting to me. I've really considered myself "not a dress" girl. I've really leaned into the athlete I've become, but now I wanna wear a dress more haha
@peonyteeny Жыл бұрын
We were created to be beautiful, curious... etc. The little girl we were when we're young never leaves us. It's an indicator of who we were created to be. Loved this original video you posted and I want to try it out once I get more settled in my life!
@beverlymitchell1892 9 ай бұрын
I feel the same way! I love wearing skirts and dresses in the spring, summer, and fall , but winter I have a hard time with because I don’t like wearing tights or leggings.
@rachelnothnagel7911 Жыл бұрын
I wear dresses most of the time. I feel way more like myself, way more feminine, and way more respectable. I have noticed that men are more respectful towards me, just like you said. I think it is a wonderful thing to celebrate femininity through dresses!
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Wow, love hearing this. So I'm not crazy!
@EmilyAnneAtHome Жыл бұрын
I had the same revelation this summer! I’ve never felt so feminine, comfortable, secure, and beautiful. I even feel more articulate. The compliments that naturally flow towards you are just a bonus to the inner work that wearing dresses brings. It’s as if I unlocked a part of my inner child that remembers spinning around in a beautiful dress with so much life and energy! It’s almost indescribable how natural it really feels. It feels like coming home. My job requires me to wear pants and I live in a place that will get a lot of snow, so in a couple weeks, I’ll have to say goodbye to my collection of gorgeous dresses until next year. 🥹
@rosemarie3047 Жыл бұрын
I live in Canada, and we get lots of snow. I wear skirts with leggings or tights and high boots. I encourage you to try it before saying that you have to put away your dressed until spring. I have been doing it for over 10 years, and even play ice hockey, ball hockey and run in skirts! (Of course, with ice hockey, I do wear snow pants over the skirt...just saying...)
@katie3700 Жыл бұрын
I found this so interesting - I've never been a dress girl, but have found since I've been more into simple living that has changed and I have found that it seems so much more natural to me! You look fabulous and so happy! Plus, one item to get dressed? Yes, please!
@carriecobb8 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do something similar but in the winter! I’ve recently fallen in love with wearing dresses in the summer but really struggle to make it work in the colder weather, it’d be great to see you trying it out 🙂 Thanks for your fab channel 🙏 🇬🇧
@Jessinblackandwhite Жыл бұрын
I love wearing dresses in the winter with opaque tights. It’s super cozy.
@kimberlyperrotis8962 Жыл бұрын
I wear tall socks with them at home and just add boots to go out. I sometimes wear tights, too, but socks are so comfy!
@annedaniel9605 Жыл бұрын
I wear thick warm tights under maxi length in the winter or with shorter skirts and socks with warm boots. It helps! And y'all have cold winters!
@sobean9309 Жыл бұрын
yes please!! I need some inspo too
@lifewithlyss8490 20 күн бұрын
Layers has helped me with this, since I don’t like leggings and usually refuse to wear them. Maxi dresses and layers underneath (usually just one dress underneath works for me, but it depends of course on where I am, how windy it is, etc.) make it comfortable even in winter, from my experience!
@MamaBearMcKenzie Жыл бұрын
Love this video! Read an article not too long ago that touched on this same challenge of wearing dresses for a month and the woman saw differences within her own family. It brought out her femininity, the masculinity in her husband, and similar comments from her children. I love the swooshing you get to do with dresses, it makes you want to run through a field of flowers. I definitely want to challenge myself to find dresses I feel beautiful in because they really do seem to make a difference in mood/confidence and it shines in others around as well. Thank you for an amazing video as always! PS: I love dress #1 and #9 on you, they're absolutely beautiful!
@sabrinabeberman180 3 ай бұрын
You look beautiful thank you for posting your videos, I have also been on this journey almost 2 years ago, I got rid of all my jeans, and now I just wear mostly dresses, a few skirts and a few blouses, but my go-to are dresses. I love your journey. I do have leggings, one leggings I do wear under a dress, or when I am working out. I feel different when I wear a pretty dress, I feel beautiful, I really feel at peace and joy. I was inspired to do the full change from jeans to dresses from the influencers Mrs. Midwest and Inspired by Nikki, Nikki has also been on this journey as well from used to wearing all jeans to wearing only dresses, there are other wonderful influencers that help women with their feminine journeys.
@jessicamorgan7203 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been so looking forward to this video! I don’t wear a dress every day, but they have definitely become a staple in my wardrobe. I just had my 4th baby a week ago, and they were key to a summer pregnancy and covering my varicose veins. I absolutely echo your sentiment about feeling different and being treated differently. It really is fascinating. Mrs. Midwest has some great videos on femininity and leaning into that.
@lilabrown9808 Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful story! I have noticed similar changes in my spirit and in the way others see and treat me as I step away from activewear and masculine styles and step towards wearing more skirts and dresses. It is a beautiful change, and I love how it makes me feel! Like you said, whether I’m doing chores, running errands, or anything else, I feel more put together, feminine, flowey, elegant. 😊 Thank you for being willing to stand out and share your experience! I especially appreciated and could relate to how you said it makes you want to press into the submissive role of a wife ❤️ I agree
@ritzie3131 2 ай бұрын
Not crazy--or, even better, crazy in a good way! This was an interesting experiment. There was a time (a few years back) when I had a hard time finding a dress--that is, a dress for whatever occasion I was getting ready for. Thankfully, that seems to have changed. But isn't it strange that these days, to wear a dress every day stands out as unusual. For centuries, women wore dresses. I can't imagine working out in a dress, but for the rest of the day, way cool. You have inspired me to give this a try. I am just starting on a path of sewing some of my own clothes, mostly for the creativity of that. I'm starting off with skirts, and hope to have several made for the summer. Nice video, Margaret!
@CarmenElRose Жыл бұрын
I have zero jeans in my closet and I love it. Dresses and skirts almost always
@mirandahensley2856 Жыл бұрын
This is something I have been doing lately! I love that you did this video and I think it truly does make you feel more feminine and beautiful and just so effortlessly! I need more dresses.
@annav.9722 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wearing (only) dresses for almost five years now. And I’ll never go back to pants/jeans! There is something magic about it. I feel more feminine, relaxed and pretty. Plus my four daughters and my husband adore the way I look 😊 In fact, there is a reason, why dresses are designed for women and you might find a lot of explanations for it in almost every religion of the world! Isn’t that amazing? I think, that every woman looks just BEAUTIFUL in a dress. You absolutely do so, dear Margaret! Thank you so much for this video! ♥️🙏🏻 Greetings from Germany
@eirinis.1173 Жыл бұрын
I wear only dresses for almost 22 years, since I was met Jesus and changed my life. From this big miracle in my life (I was reborned) I felt that dresses us the cloth that made for women. That is what it makes us look beautiful and feminine to ourselves and to our God's eyes. God bless you!!! ❤️🙏
@dizzy7536 Жыл бұрын
Ooooh noch jemand aus Deutschland 😍
@judithbatke3169 Жыл бұрын
@@dizzy7536 Hi, bin auch von good old Germany. Und in diesem Dauer-Sommer konnte ich fast jeden Tag Kleider tragen - yippie!
@sobean9309 Жыл бұрын
wo kauft ihr Kleider die man auch in den kälteren Monaten tragen kann? finde das soo schwer :/
@annav.9722 Жыл бұрын
@@sobean9309 Früher war Zalando eine Alternative, aber ich finde sie mittlerweile viel zu überteuert! Ich versuche meist in den lokalen Geschäften einzukaufen. Leider gibt es in unserer Gegend nicht so viele Möglichkeiten, auch nicht fürs Second-Hand 😕 Der Absatzmarkt ist hier leider ein ganz anderer, als in den USA, oder Canada.
@samnieto6463 Жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow! Your reflection of how it has impacted your motherhood and your journey as a wife is really encouraging!!! Loved this ♥️🙌🏻🙏🏻 Shout out to the Proverbs 31 woman, maybe she wore loads of dresses?!
@harpo627 3 күн бұрын
This was such a sweet video! You are so vivacious and beautiful, and I’m so glad the dresses brought you joy, and that you shared it with everyone. I think that’s something that people miss, when you dress beautifully, you really are a gift of joy to the world, like a flower, a ray of sunshine, a sunset. For yourself, yes, but also for others. It lifts other’s spirits and boosts the morale around you. It is simple but deep.
@gabrielhannah8552 Жыл бұрын
Margaret, thank you so much for making this video. I’ve worn skirts or dresses almost my entire life and have started wearing pants a lot more recently. Although I love both, I have found that I truly feel like you described-free, more feminine and ladylike, truly beautiful, and honestly even more gentle. I have noticed that even when I went to the store in a long skirt (for the first time in forever) yesterday, I felt like I received looks of appreciation and kindness from so many people instead of just another passerby that has things to do and places to go. People stopped and looked. I felt a little weird from all the “attention”, but I genuinely felt respected and valued. Was that just because I wore a skirt? I doubt it (as I was also carrying my 7 week old on my chest), but it sure did feel different. So thanks again for the encouragement! Let’s become a generation of simplicity and beauty once again, valuing who we were made to be. Appreciate you so much!
@The_faithful_princess Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I’ve been wearing dresses since mid April and I haven’t looked back! I relate to everything you said from feeling more feminine, and soft to even taking on household chores with delight!
@SunshineBloom777 Жыл бұрын
You are stunning inside & out 🤍🌷 you & your dresses are gorgeous! 💛 this was so sweet & encouraging!! I completely echo your sentiments! I grew up like never wearing dresses or liking dresses! The more I grew in just my role as a wife and woman of God the more I was drawn to dresses! I literally started from scratch and now I wear a dress almost 100% of the time! I do feel so much more beautiful, feminine, and ready for my days! I agree people do take notice and none of this in a vein way either like you said, but I also act more feminine like I recognize when my posture isn’t proper or I move too swiftly and dresses help me slow down! I can do everything I normally do in a dress! I chase my dog in a dress, I garden in my dress! It sounds silly but I even have workout dresses that are just like normal dresses that aren’t as intricate that I wear shorts under for runs or tennis, etc! It’s just me - like you said I feel more me! I feel alive, COMFORTABLE, and like a breath of fresh air! Dresses are SO easy too - they are ONE outfit which actually bodes well to the minimal way of life and instantly makes me look put together without any effort! & You aren’t crazy - and we keep thinking that because I feel like we’ve been lied to by society and Satan where we are so “modern” and so far removed from traditional roots where we feel we can’t wear dresses anymore, like it’s too old school and feminine and we will be ostracized because the Western world simply doesn’t celebrate that anymore! Basically people want us to be anything but not feminine and traditional! But I truly feel I personally was made to be this way and I’ve been so much happier since accepting myself and what its brought like wearing dresses! 💝🌸
@Oh-yes-she-can Жыл бұрын
I love all of the ones you wore they look so beautiful on you! I will definitely be looking for some dressed now and taking this challenge! Thank you so much!
@dawnm5834 Жыл бұрын
I just bought 3 new dresses today. Two more ‘easy, everyday’ and one more special dress for an upcoming wedding. I absolutely love wearing dresses. It was my go to the last few summers. This past summer I’ve done mostly T-shirt’s and shorts, but I feel more put together and confident in a dress! Especially what you said about not worrying about how your body looks, it’s so true. I just love how flattering a dress can be.
@sewaldodiy 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I love wearing dresses and skirts too❤
@jessicabrown6943 Жыл бұрын
Love this video, and your honest open opinion. I really enjoyed watching!! I have worn dresses or skirt/shirt for about 33 years and I love it. It is so feminine, and yes people treat me differently as far as they are usually more respectful and kind. I heard someone say once “dress for the job you want” it matters the way you present yourself and the way you feel. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@wendycross8319 Жыл бұрын
I love this video and thank you for sharing! I have been feeling more convicted about this lately, myself. I think we glow when we own our femininity. You are lovely
@ChildofGod1529 Жыл бұрын
What a coincidence that you just made this video! In the past couple weeks, I've been desiring to be more feminine and wear dresses more. So now I am even more inspired!
@shannonbardwell1125 Ай бұрын
I'm wearing dresses also. You're so right it really makes you feel better throughout your day. Pretty aprons are also a lovely addition. Today I worked the garden in a dress with my rose apron. Sending blessings to you & your beautiful family.
@JennySheppy Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing this lately too!! Loving it so much and I feel the same way with the whole gentle womanly aspects you’re mentioning. 🙏🏼🦋
@kelseyritter1017 Жыл бұрын
Such a great vibe! You're absolutely right though. You feel amazing when you're pretty and feminine. We get so wrapped up in competing in the world and caught up with brands that we forget to go back to the basics and just enjoy being women in our flowwy, pretty things! Thank you for making this video and restoring a bit of getting back to basics in our lives!
@Corrindamato Жыл бұрын
I love this. I definitely want to do this. I’m in my last 5 months of nursing school and life seems so chaotic. Wearing dresses brings simplicity and confidence in the midst of chaos. Thanks for the guidance and inspiration :)
@takedelight7740 Жыл бұрын
such a fun challenge! I love your progression and your thoughts and you vulnerability while wearing dresses. Well done!
@gracehawes9185 Жыл бұрын
This is so inspirational and a happy video. You look so beautiful ! I totally want to do this. I don’t rmemeber the last time I was in a dress not for a “special event”. Totallg doing this. You’re so sweet& radiate such bright energy!
@naomi7969 Жыл бұрын
This was so interesting! Thanks for sharing. I really want to try this now!!
@debiulmer3672 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I wear dresses at least 50% of the time. I also got my friends into and yes we all feel more feminine - BTW we are all in our 60’s
@davidgriffin1967 2 ай бұрын
I think ladies should wear what makes them happy!
@_KendraChristine Жыл бұрын
I love this experiment! I wear dresses way more than I used to, and I think it helps me to feel a little bit more my age!
@MollieMason Жыл бұрын
Love this, Margaret! I've been wearing dresses a lot lately mostly out of necessity because of body changes, but I've absolutely noticed similar differences in how I show up too. Thanks for sharing your experience 🤩
@rebekahmalcom2500 Жыл бұрын
Love this! Yes! I totally feel the same way when I wear a dress. My five year old son also said something similar recently. We were getting ready for church and he said “mommy you look the most beautiful when we go to church.” And I realized that I only wear dresses to church (or some other fancy event), so that was so sweet and interesting that he notices that! Your dresses are beautiful and I could see a difference in your demeanor and mood as well 😄 Thank you for making this video!
@davidgriffin1967 2 ай бұрын
Love this!❤
@ERICA850 Жыл бұрын
inspirational idea!! I've been wearing dresses and skirts for the past 6 years now. I'd like to simplify my wordrobe even more by only keeping dresses
@tamarabailey3193 Жыл бұрын
Love it! SO interesting that you can choose how to feel by how you dress.
@bethannawhite2275 Жыл бұрын
I love this❗️I’m going to share it with younger than me ladies. I am 65 but do not feel 65 when I put on a pretty dress and even better my husband loves it. The gentle feminine wisdom is so true, happy you have shared the wisdom. Have a blessed beautiful day.☀️🌸🦋
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Bethanna!
@MyLittleDomesticChurch Жыл бұрын
Love this!! Just found your channel! Subscribed! I predominately wear dresses and skirts and it really does make all the difference! Love this!
@jilloverton3630 Жыл бұрын
You look fantastic in your dresses! I wear dresses a lot in the summer. There are cool, very comfortable, and feminine.
@christinathorsen4274 Жыл бұрын
Margaret I loved this! So honest inspiring & beautifully eloquent 💕🌸 I'm totally going dress shopping!
@amaliapetras6664 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This video is about my feelings wearing a dress. I feel the same as you and I discovered it this year ( this summer....it's must be something in the air ;) ). You are beautiful, more delicate feminine woman!
@pixie_4204 Жыл бұрын
I am literally SO EXCITED to watch this!
@justathought1971 Жыл бұрын
Everything you said !!! This video changed my life no joke. I cried with the experience of how everything changes with a DRESS 👗 💯 Great for a minimalist woman . Thanks boo
@jeneraemay1535 Жыл бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for doing this challenge and sharing your experience :)
@sarahwarren4253 Жыл бұрын
For the last year or so I've switched to mainly wearing skirts (I'd wear dresses but they're difficult to nurse in... mom life 🤪), and I've noticed a difference! I feel more feminine, I enjoy house work more, I love that I don't have to worry about being under dressed *most* of the time. It's lovely!! I love that you documented this, how fun!
@chantal.gregoryy Жыл бұрын
Ah I loved this video so much. I resonate with you on so many levels. Thank you for sharing!
@margaretmatheny Жыл бұрын
Ah I'm so glad!
@inesladasic7106 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a yes to the dress there’s a change how you carry yourself throughout the day when wearing a dress. More lady like, the way supposed to be.
@jacqueline5782 Жыл бұрын
This was an Awesome video !!! I was smiling the whole time ! I would LOVE to see this in the cooler months !
@tammyrupe3108 Жыл бұрын
You ARE beautiful!! Inside and out! I love your experiment! ♥️
@glendabanta4832 10 ай бұрын
After wearing pants my whole life, I bought half a dozen dresses a few years back and tried wearing them. I HATED them. They didn't fit my lifestyle or my personality. I was hoping to like them to make my wardrobe easier. Instead I developed a uniform of simple tees and wide leg linen pants. It's good to experiment to figure out what works for you to simplify your life so you aren't thinking about outfits all the time and so that you feel really great in what you wear! I don't regret trying it at all even though it didn't work because it got me one step closer to what was right for me.
@BIBLE-a-s-m-r 2 ай бұрын
A closet shouldn’t be one thing! You need play and work out clothes, house work clothes, going out to a fancy event clothes, pajamas for summer and winter… sick and sexy, lounge is optional but nice to have- ❤… I have a hiking uniform where it’s like sporty Strega and my Sunday dressy is just rayon flowy stuff with pleather arm bands and black sheet long sleeve to confuse the patriarchy lol kidding
@FaithfulHomestead Жыл бұрын
So inspiring! I am going to try this one day when I have more. I am always were "lazy around clothes" to be doing my everyday thing with kids and cleaning.
@bethanydusciuc2148 Жыл бұрын
I loved this!!! I’ve always enjoyed dresses and people would always ask me why I dress like “old fashion.” And now I don’t feel crazy!
@amywiddowson3098 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video! I loved all the 👗!!
@ronnie-lynn Жыл бұрын
So interesting and cool. I have been doing this all summer. Skirts and dresses. It has been so easy and amazing! 👗 🎀
@keiracorder4717 Жыл бұрын
Love love love this for you! 🎊😍🎉🤩 That blue dress in the intro is STUNNING. Literally made me say "whoa!" out loud when I saw you haha. I haven't word shorts, pants, jeans, or leggings since 2016. I threw out every single pair on New Year's Day 2017 and have never regretted it. Fell more in love with who I really am, my hubby fell in love with me too hehe, and 3 babies later still wearing dresses+skirts every day. Love it. ❤
@smugglersnotch88 Ай бұрын
Margaret, you are so sweet. Thank you for making this video. I’ve felt the pull lately to wear more skirts and dresses, and seeing you do it for thirty days straight has inspired me.
@margaretmatheny Ай бұрын
So welcome! Thanks for sharing, so happy to hear!
@angelakimov384 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe that you made this video! Love it! I mean.... I've been following you and enjoying your content without knowing you were gonna go down this road lol because.. welcome to my life!!! Come in for the hug 🤗 lol right here with you girl ❣️🙏
@lorenakademar5267 Жыл бұрын
I love your selection of dresses...I love loose-fitting dresses also, and yes, they are more feminine, more girly...what a great experience!! thank you for sharing!
@RachelC.19 11 ай бұрын
Love this vid! Thanks so much!
@bethlong6773 Жыл бұрын
I also love to wear dresses, but they must be comfy and not need special under garments or anything like that. They do make me feel prettier, more feminine, and more put together and I truly love the simplicity of putting one on in the morning and not having to choose multiple pieces of clothing. Such a fun idea, Margaret!
@leek7987 Жыл бұрын
Pretty dresses. It will be interesting to see what dresses you wear in the winter. I have lots of summer dresses but not many for winter. In winter it is just a different vibe, warmth, shoes, etc.
@AshleyRJones8 Жыл бұрын
What a great challenge! I've been wearing dresses so much more this summer and I've been loving it! I'm going to be making a few warmer dresses for fall and winter...can't wait to see how they turn out!
@1234aislinn Жыл бұрын
This was one of my favourite videos of yours!! I’m sure it made chores more fun when you’re wearing a dress and feeling girly, thanks for this
@rachaelmilne5574 Жыл бұрын
Love this so much!
@angelahagemeyer698 8 ай бұрын
I love this. I have started wearing dresses 90% of the time for about a year. It is so amazing how it changes everything.
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