Comments on: Field Report: A Year Without Clothes by Allyson Dickinson

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:50:40 +0000

Allyson~ You go girl! You are an amazing writer! What you’ve written is so true. I also think you’re beautiful regardless of what you wear and I think you’ve got great hair.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:24:30 +0000

First, I admire you for taking the no-clothes challenge and sticking to it. Most of us can’t stick to any one thing for a month, much less a year! Second, you are a phenomenal thinker and writer – always have been – and there has got to be more for you to share with the world! Third, Viki (above) couldn’t have said it all better!!! XOXOX

By: Viki

Viki — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:14:59 +0000

Allyson,
Being your friend, I know that you are an exceptionally beautiful person, both inside and out regardless of what you wear. I have always admired your dedication to all that you set your mind to. It is like none other that I have ever seen. I know that you will accomplish this goal like all of the goals you have ever set for yourself. Your children are so lucky to have such a fantastic role model. I loved your blog and think this is a small step to something grander….*hint*!!!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:08:34 +0000

I love this post. That is all.

By: bethany actually

bethany actually — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:28:47 +0000

It sounds like you have a great attitude, Allyson! And I love that you’re going into this challenge with the attitude that you’re going to learn about yourself and what’s important to you, rather than just saving money.

By: rachel

rachel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:10:11 +0000

Allyson- I was with you on this crusade since the start-I hear you! Living in Orange County, you can easily get overwhelmed by those around you who only focus on what you are wearing-it’s liberating to not care and break free from that choke hold called ‘retail’ and what tag is on your shirt/jeans/etc. I’m the mom who’d buy a new shirt for my daughter before buying myself something-and have been forced to go and purchase clothing for myself by my family because I put myself on the back burner. I know many of us tend to put our children first and tend to neglect ourselves-I see what you did as not neglecting yourself but finding yourself again! Yay!

By: Your Homebased Mom

Your Homebased Mom — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:57:15 +0000

Allyson,

Wow! What strength and will power you have. I am a total self proclaimed clothes horse (well I guess my family and friends would proclaim it too!) so I can’t even imagine doing what you are doing. You’ve got my utmost respect and admiration girl! Keep up the great work and I’d love to hear more from you as you progress through the year. I think a blog of your own is definitely in order!!!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:52:58 +0000

I hardly ever buy clothes for me–so this is totally up my alley! :) Being pregnant, there isn’t much choice right now, but I go cheap or don’t buy…that’s just how it is. WHAT AN INSPIRATION to come from where you come surrounded by a certain lifestyle, and to make this challenge and STICK to it! You should feel so proud!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:52:47 +0000

Wow! What a fantastically brave thing to do! I too live in the ‘OC’, and I work in an office where ‘who you wear’ is ridiculously important. (I am a Target girl all the way) My co-workers take personal days to coincide with the Nordstrom sales, and only patronise boutique stores. Sometimes it’s so disheartening to feel that my clothes are so much more important than my contributions. I am smart, educated, an incredibly hard worker, and my client asks me if I’ve thought of Weight Watchers, or gives me the ‘once over’ whenever I enter her office. Good for you, Allyson, for tackling such a hard issue. Maybe it’ll catch on and we can get a big bunch of us together to take the plunge and focus on what really matters.

By: Lisa Ely

Lisa Ely — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:51:24 +0000

Wow! I am so inspired and want to join Allyson in this adventure. What a great opportunity to learn to refocus and spend more time and money on things that matter. I too have a closet full of clothes that I have barely touched. I am going to resist the urge to buy new clothes and instead shop in my very own closet. I look forward to seeing how creatively I can put new looks together. Thank you Allyson for taking on this challenge. I hope to read about it more!

By: Sunrise Sister

Sunrise Sister — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:30:04 +0000

This is a WONDERFUL post. Thank you for your inspiration…..I don’t know that I’m “there” yet but the thoughts are ones that I will try to inwardly digest!