She wore a pale blue dress to the ball

It was long and flowing

Heads turned

She enjoyed the attention

She wore a red dress at a party

It was short and revealing

She knew she looked sensational

She felt empowered

She wore yoga pants at the supermarket

Although she never practiced yoga

Eyes followed her down every aisle

She liked being admired

A few years later

She had gained some weight

Desperately still trying to dress to impress

She felt she was losing 

Some years later

She adopted a conservative look

Classy but stylish

She felt in control

Many years later

She wore sweatpants for shopping

And a loose top

She felt comfortable

She looked at her old photos

When she was young and slim

Always wearing the latest fashions

Fond memories made her smile

She helped her daughter pick out her wedding dress

She bought herself an expensive pale blue dress 

A few sizes bigger than her first one

She felt elegant and at peace with her figure