Outgrowing Outfits

I get really into themed occasions. I have this patriotic shirt that an ex-boyfriend's friend made. He bought it for me. She was an aspiring clothing designer. I was 24 and loved the funkiness of it. I wear it once a year for July 4th, along with this necklace that has a stars and stripes flip-flop pendant. Last weekend I wore this ensemble to the fourth of July party. I got a lot of comments on the shirt but for the first time it made me feel juvenile. Especially when every other person (literally) was holding a baby or toddler. I decided this would be the last time I wear this shirt, for several reasons. (I'm keeping the flip-flop pendant.) Plus it just doesn't fit the way it used to (I'm too womanly for it now). The stars and stripes shirt retires for a good cause. What that cause is I haven't quite figured out. Becoming an adult, not dating emotionally unavailable guys, or something like that. Don't get me wrong, I'll always have weird clothing. This one I've just out grown. Just like that boyfriend.