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During the long months of quarantine, the majority of us working and studying from home have become really comfortable (maybe even too comfortable), mostly living in sweats and PJs. I know I'm guilty of that. And even when I'm on a mission to take out the trash or to go grocery shopping, I still refuse to dress up in something more appropriate.

But you know what—if that's not what you want, you don't have to live like this. Even if you have nowhere to be, you can still get ready by putting on the flyest outfit in your closet. No one, not even the global pandemic, can stop you from looking your best. A 49-year-old woman named Nicola Matthews is here to prove it.

Nicola from Waltham Abbey, Essex decided to bring some joy to herself and her neighborhood by dressing up in a fancy gown every time she leaves the house to take out her garbage. Her little project lasted 20 weeks with showtime every Wednesday at 8 pm. With that being said, Bored Panda invites you to look through some of the most iconic taking-out-garbage outfits by Nicola Matthews.

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Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

ADLAI HELMOND
Community Member
5 years ago

Am i the only one who noticed the flowers on the trash can?

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Ola Polowczyk
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Oh my, this dress is gorgeous. The lady is gorgeous!

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    *sneezes in pansexual*
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    reminds me of cinderella

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Yvi
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I just have one thing to say..... AMAZING!!!

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Aj Grimes (them/they)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Love the rainbow sticker

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Audrey Kroon
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Love it!!

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Karin
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Colour coordinated rubber gloves! Be still my heart!

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Karin
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sooo chic!

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Rae the lemon
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She’s so happy! Congrats! Hope you all are having an amazing day!

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    ANGEL UMOREN
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    reminds me of marilyn monroe marilyn-mo...cf22a3.jpg marilyn-monroe-pink-dress-1-5ff3601cf22a3.jpg

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Ashgirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    casual and classy

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Anne Stewart
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    All I envy is her beautiful figure.

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    Nicola Matthews via SWNS Report

    Fieke Engelen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You have done a wonderful job. i loved and wished for every single one of your dresses. Well done

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