Romantic Reflections is dedicated to thoughts and musings For Living Your life in a romantic fairytale
Romantic Track Pants
“Track pants are the perfect attire for the track … NEVER with your partner”
Do you remember the first time your partner picked you up to go on a date to a gourmet restaurant?
When you greeted them at the door you were so relieved to see that they were dressed in old baggy track pants and a threadbare t-shirt, because as you passed the hallway mirror, you were afraid that your loose pyjama pants and oversized flannel sweatshirt may not have been appropriate attire for your date.
You were delighted that even though it was your first date together, neither of you felt the need to make an attempt to dress attractively for each other and instead were content to wear old slovenly clothes that made you comfortable.
Ah no … that certainly didn’t happen on your first date, and now that you are enjoying the comfort and security of a happy longterm relationship with your partner, there is no reason you should ever dress for your lover with less care and attention than you did on your first date.
Ever.
The Reflection of You
It is so very important that we love ourselves, and feel good about ourselves every minute of every day. If we feel happy about ourselves, it is much easier to find happiness in everything that surrounds us, and the easiest way to do that is to be enchanted by our image each time we look in the mirror.
We exercise and eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and in shape, but it is also of paramount importance to dress in a way that shows respect to our self image and to show respect to those around us, including our loved ones.
It should not matter the activity you are absorbed in, you should always dress in a manner that reflects good style and taste, avoiding wearing unappealing looking garments that are ill fitting and past their life expectancy.
Have a closet of outfits that look respectable and fit you for each occasion whether you are working in the garden, doing chores around your home, or sitting relaxing on the porch with the one you love. Have a wardrobe that caters to each aspect of your life, and ensure that your “comfy relaxing clothes” are garments that while being comfortable, also show off your style and good taste.
If you ever happen to look at a mirror and wonder if you look a little bit less than your best in the garment you are wearing, it is probably a good time to change your outfit to something more befitting of that wonderful image smiling back at you.
Following the Lead
The way you dress both outside and inside the home displays your high standard of self respect, and the way your partner chooses to dress should reflect the respect that they have for themselves and for you.
If you sit down to the dinner table at your home to enjoy a lovely meal with your partner and have taken care with your appearance and apparel, you should expect no less from them.
It is not acceptable for one half of a relationship to take care of their appearance and deportment, while their partner feels that showing up to the table in unsightly and slovenly clothing feels comfortable to them. Again, we all need to have self respect in our appearance, and a lack of respect for ones self image is also a lack of respect for the partner that is sharing their life with you.
When you lead by example and always look wonderful whether you are going out for a night on the town, or snuggled up with your lover enjoying some relaxation, you encourage your partner to do the same out of respect for you. Relaxing clothes do not need to be ill fitting clothes in disrepair that you have had for years, but instead clothes that you purchase to be comfortable in when you are relaxing, and look stylishly fantastic.
If at any time you notice that your partner is letting their style of relaxation slip a little, you should mention to them that it might be time for the two of you to spend an evening of “style seduction”, finding them some new duds for your relaxing times together.
Dressing For Yourself, Dress For Each Other
We all look fantastic when we are dressed for a special night out, but the most romantic way you and your partner can show mutual respect, is the attention you take in dressing for each other, when the two of you are alone together, enjoying a quiet evening at home.
By avoiding the slippery slope of track pants and pyjamas being your “comfort clothing” you will ensure that your partner will always have a smile upon their face as they watch you walk across the room to light another candle, knowing that you are making an effort to be attractive for them.
Every moment together should be a special moment, where you always take care to look your best for your partner, always taking care to dress in a manner that makes you feel wonderful about yourself, and makes your partner swoon every time they glance your way.
There is no easier way to make your partner feel special, than to always pay attention and care to your appearance when no one else is around, and there is no better feeling than to know they are doing the same for you.
Romantic Reflections is a collection of thoughts and musings intended to add little touches of love and romance to our relationships creating a fairytale that will last forever.