You don't have to spend a fortune to dress nicely

Received multiple compliments on my outfit today: monotone soft pink-on-soft pink turtleneck, soft pink blazer, pink pearls and broach. Tannish/brown skirt and leggings w/burgundy-brown loafers. Crème-colored outer coat. Bottom line: Most of the clothes I wear are either a) years old, b) from the thrift shoppe, or c) given to me as a gift. Appearance-wise, though, today I felt like the lead character in the theatrical production, “Hairspray,” who’s singing about Baltimore first thing in the morning (you’d have to see the movie :)