The Psychology of Getting Dressed in Midlife | Why So Many Women Stop Feeling Like Themselves

Life Beyond the Scale with Jenn and Erin · May 21, 2026 · 26m

Have you ever stood in front of your closet and thought, nothing feels like me anymore? In midlife, getting dressed can become about much more than fashion. It can bring up identity, confidence, body changes, aging, self-worth, and the pressure many women feel to “wait” until they lose weight or become a different version of themselves.

If you're a woman over 50 trying to improve your health, confidence, and feel more like yourself in this next chapter, you're in the right place.💬 We’d love to hear from you: Have you ever kept clothes waiting for the “future version” of you? Or do you have a…