Divorce can be a very difficult experience. Some professionals in psychology even say that it can be harder emotionally to cope with than the death of a loved one. There are some things that you can’t control, but Wardrobe Wire is here to help with one thing you CAN...your style!
First and foremost, ladies, replace your diamond ring with the one that you REALLY wanted. We know the ring he gave you was too small and not your style anyway! We kid, we kid! However, never be above selling that bling for some cha-ching, i.e. cold, hard cash. The extra money may just might help with the following…..
Whenever we are feeling blue on the inside, we like to pamper our outside. You’re back on the market! Make your ex EAT HIS HEART OUT, and make the other potential candidates be putty in your hands. 'Tis the Wardrobe Wire Way!
Don’t be afraid to splurge a little on yourself: new hair color or style, mani and pedi, facial, etc. Take a visit to a makeup counter at your local department store to ask for a free makeover (they’ll usually do this with the hopes that you’ll buy product). If you like what they did, buy the new look! If you don’t like it, go try a different makeup counter and artist. If you feel the need to change hair color, proceed with caution. If you are blonde with a desire to try out life as a brunette, don’t go for the ash, mousey, dreary color. You want your hair color to brighten your face not dull it down. Be VERY careful when going from brunette to blonde. A pretty blonde color can be hard to achieve. Don’t come out of the salon looking like a haystack. Make sure the blonde does not wash out your skin tone. We hate that!
If you feel the need to lose weight, please do it the healthy way. Often people will lose a lot of weight post-divorce due to stress. Some may look at it as a perk! Join a gym, take morning walks with a friend or your dog, take a yoga class, and change your diet if need be. Stress can be sickening on your body, so you may have to work extra hard to keep it functioning healthily. As Gandhi said, “health is the real wealth, not silver and gold.”
OK, enough with that boring crap! Onward to more important and superficial things…WARDROBE!
Ladies, try on every pair of jeans (not mom jeans) until you find the perfect pair that makes your booty look just how you like it. Price should not be an issue! Please try to avoid jeans with embellishments, graphics, and random “art” on the butt pockets. Make sure the jeans do not give you camel toe. That is just GROSS. Also, wax your legs (and any other body part you so desire). There is a reason Mo'nique's husband wants an OPEN MARRIAGE. Go out, and buy a skirt or dress to pair with some killer heels (we don’t mean short thick heels circa 1990). Just, please, don’t wear this to your court date. The judge may get the wrong idea. Oh, we almost forgot to mention, JUST SAY NO TO “ANGEL” PERFUME. Thank you.
Men, take a stylish, female friend shopping with you to find the perfect jeans. Please keep in mind your age. You may be newly single, however, you are not 18 again. We really like AG and Acne jeans for men. Please say no to True Religion…the horseshoes on the butt and jumbo stitching are just not easy on the eye. One good thing about ugly jeans is that a woman is more likely to take them off you quicker so she doesn't have to look at them any longer. Chances are… no…you won’t be getting that lucky.
One guy suggested for men, “a dirty suit because you are getting taken to the cleaners.” On that note, please avoid khaki pants, faded collared shirts, square toe “dress shoes,” scuffed shoes, extra pleats on the pants, Birkenstocks, Tivas, and EXCESSIVE cologne (excessive cologne makes us think of someone that went number two in the bathroom and tried to mask it with an AWFUL brut or LYSOL disinfectant spray). Also, if a man can’t look good in a suit, he is pretty much screwed. The good news is that there is hope for everyone! Get a tailored suit. You don’t have to be a millionaire to wear nice looking clothes that fit you well. Finally, do not wear athletic socks with your dress shoes.
When all this is accomplished, THROW A PARTY. It’s a time for celebration, liberation, rebirth, and renewal. Remember that you’re not alone, AND, don’t be above registering at Barney’s New York for your Divorce party!
Above all, the most important accessory one must always wear is a smile. Even though times may feel tough, you must have faith in your destiny. And remember this, “Don’t let people rent space in your head.”
Thanks to all that helped contribute tid bits to this article!
