Life is challenging and after a day of “battle” we all want to get comfortable. Unless you are Gabrielle or Bree from Desperate Housewives your “at home” look looks, well, homeless. After catching my reflection – something I try to avoid when I’m in my “at home” mode – I wondered if I could good achieve the same level of comfort without looking like a hot mess. I figured my self esteem and marriage deserved better!

I cleared out my drawers and made two piles, casual and comfy clothes that I would not be embarrassed to be seen in and faded, ragged and downright unflattering items. I did not realize the amount of cute yoga inspired wear and comfy, plain black dresses I had buried under unflattering t-shirts, shorts and shapeless, faded house dresses. Let’s face it, going braless is sublime, but exercise bras are a comfortable option when you have to be around people and you haven’t gotten that boob job yet.

If you really don’t have any comfy yoga wear or comfy black dresses in your closet, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and Ross For Less has these items for practically nothing. As you probably guess, black yoga bottoms and loose, solid tops are best. Pair these items with stud earrings and comfy flip flops and you will look and feel both cool and chic.

Surprise benefit? After I threw out my ugly wear, my garment drawers have a lot more space. Ok, I admit, I saved two t-shirts and a pair throw away pants for gardening and painting. But, for those exercises only!