I just want to do something I have to fucking get dressed for

[IGetIt]

I'm having a proper sick of it day today. I appreciate everyone is in the same boat and some a lot worse.

Is anyone else feeling like this? I just want to be able to go out and do something that involves me making a bit of an effort I am so fucking fed up of my house.

I've been working from home since the start, mainly get shopping delivered but even then, a trip to the supermarket doesn't really require much dressing up.

I feel so miserable, I've not had a reason to get dressed properly in months, do my hair nice, makeup etc... I feel like shit every time I look in the mirror.

I could do it all to sit in the house of course but what's the point.

In tier 3 (when we shouldn't be) as well so can't go and have a quick lunch with DH or anything.

I'm fucking sick of it.

May I suggest the fb group Frock up Friday. It's been in the news, published a book and calendar and has been a ray of positivity and amazing clothes. The community of women, men and trans are all fabulous. Full on dressing up photos, whether at home or for supermarket trips, everyone is positive, complementary and life affirming.

What is ever the point to getting dressed up? We do it because we enjoy the results, right? If you want to get dressed up get dressed up. Ask your DH to play along with a date night, have some really lovely food/ drink delivered, have fun, pretend you're at an amazing location.

Yeah you're right. I guess we could make it something special at home. I think I've just hit a wall with it you know? Just gotten into the whole 'whats the bloody point' frame of mind!

I'm just so sick of this whole situation, I want to be free! 😂 But I know I am far from the only person sick of it and there's of course a valid reason for the way things are.

Thank you very much for the FB page suggestion, I'll take a look 😊

I appreciate everyone is in the same boat

As someone who is up at 6.15 and out of the house and not back till it’s dark every day, I can think of nothing I’d like better than not having to get dressed for a few days.

I’m sure it’s different when you don’t have to though.

Can you make yourself leave the house for some reason every day-shop, post office, walk, drive etc when you have a reason to shower and get dressed?

@Fedup21

I appreciate everyone is in the same boat

As someone who is up at 6.15 and out of the house and not back till it’s dark every day, I can think of nothing I’d like better than not having to get dressed for a few days.

I’m sure it’s different when you don’t have to though.

Can you make yourself leave the house for some reason every day-shop, post office, walk, drive etc when you have a reason to shower and get dressed?

I would have said the same but it's been months now and I'm just sick of my pyjamas and living out of a handful of outfits, no real reason to do anything with myself like my hair etc..

I have been trying to get out for walks but can only go in the evenings after work and again, only really requires some leggings, jumper and coat.

I'm longing to get out on a date or something with DH. Just out of the house, doing something!

Doesn't help because DH works weekends too a lot of the time so even then, we could only really go on a walk together later on when he's back.

I appreciate I am just whining and there's not much anyone can do!

I think I'll suggest what PP said and tell DH we're having a makeshift date night at home!

im totally with you in the fed up feeling.

Also in a tier 3 area that shouldnt be, which has prevented me from being able to work.

Ive also realised that due to putting weight on this year, even if i wanted to get dressed up, none of my nice clothes fit me any more.

I do however have my work zoom xmas night in tonight, planning on getting all pampered, bath, make up, do my hair etc etc but dont need to worry too much about clothes so win win.

Could you organise a girly night in on zoom with your friends, get them all to dress up as if going out? Ive done this a couple of times with my friends for birthdays etc through lockdown.

It’s very tedious.

The trouble with being at home all the time is that you feel obliged to do housework, which is very boring. I’m so tired of vacuuming and dusting and cleaning. If you’re able to go out and do other things, it breaks up the monotony.

I know that it’s a small thing really. I know it could be much worse, but sometimes it is the small things hat really get to you.

I know how you feel OP. I am in a part of Scotland that is moving into tier 1 today. I am going out for a couple of drinks with a friend next week, and I can't wait. I will be dressing much smarter than I usually would for it, just because it will be so nice to dress up.

Are you able to go out for a walk at lunchtime?

Can you take a day off so you get a day with your DH and go to an outdoor attraction and get a nice coffee or streetfood van lunch?

I'm also WFH in tier 3 and that's the sorts of things I'm doing.

We've also got two Teams 'parties' next week where Christmas jumpers, quizzes etc are on the menu. I know Mumsnet hates this sort of thing, but I'm quite looking forward to it.