As a partially sighted person, I do rely a bit on other
people as to my appearance. Obviously I can’t change the basics, but when it
comes to details of hair and clothing I turn to people I can trust. For instance, I have recently had my hair cut
and I am almost totally in the hands of my hairdresser. Linda knows that I
can’t see myself in the mirror and she is careful to follow my verbal directions
as to what I would like her to do. My question for Lyle when I come out of the
salon is usually the same - “ How do I
look?”
I am also a little dependent on others when it comes to
colour coordinating my clothes. I am able to see primary colours fairly well
but not necessarily shades and patterns. Just a month or so ago I was trying to
decide between two outfits for a special occasion. My choices – or so I
thought, were between a black patterned skirt and black top or a green
patterned skirt with a green top. I had worn both combinations several times in
the past. I was quite surprised when I
asked my daughter to help choose. Apparently the first skirt was brown and the
second was gray. While my original choices didn’t clash too terribly, Jennifer
said that switching to the gray skirt and black top was a much better option. I
wish she lived closer!
I miss the small clothing store that used to operate in our
town. The assistants there were so helpful, but in the larger stores it is
sometimes tricky to find someone to take your money much less offer advice on
clothing selections. It is at times like this that I am grateful to Lyle or our
daughter Jennifer. They know my tastes and have learned to be honest in their
comments on my choices. That critical honesty is exactly what I need.
One of the best pieces of advice was something my friend
Norma gave me about socks. I cannot
tell the difference between black, brown or navy. White and beige are also difficult. Norma said
that she only bought black or white and stuck to the same brand or design. This
small suggestion took away much of my frustration in matching socks. I now do
the same thing. It makes for a much easier choice when getting dressed in the
morning.
So, how do I look? Well, I will probably never know for sure
again, but thanks to trusted friends and family, I think that my appearance passes
the test.
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