In this period between winter & spring, the wardrobe has to adapt to the day to day changes in the weather. I try to be neutral; I'm too old to try to be trendy, but far too young to be frump. What does one wear, therefore, to be feminine yet not outré? On Friday I wore a very pretty black & white skirt, a short sleeved black top, but had to wear a 3/4 lengthy coat, as spring really isn't here yet; short sleeves hidden, so why bother?

I guess that in the end I want to be "unseen". As I walk, I am always aware of the glances. Fortunately most people ignore me. I am, after all, a conventionally dressed woman walking down the road. Taken up with day to day problems, for most people, the person walking past is just part of the scenery, unless, the image presented is wrong. Some, probably, read me as a male in women's clothing, should they look hard, but if the image is 70% right have too many other things to think about to be concerned. A limited few see, but by the time outrage needs to be expressed, it is too late. Avoid, however the walk at , at leat here, about 1545 when the teenagers are on the loose. This is the time to be nervous, as the kids are uninhibited and can be horribly unkind, girls especially.