Day 36: Size eighteen.

[crosswind 134]

You know how when you get to your top weight you walk around in like, potato sacks and stuff that used to belong to your dad in 1976 and just whatever you can find at the bottom of the closet to cover you and then you detach?

I wasn't going to buy clothes this early but I'm going to the east coast to see my son in a couple weeks. I looked in the mirror a couple days ago and thought -- okay. You just can't go out there looking like that. I spent some time online looking at ebay lots and finally went to Land's End to splurge on three tunics, new dark wash jeans, a cute new pair of shoes, a white spring jacket and a travel bag that was on sale.

Four hundred bucks. Wince. But I imagined myself on the train down the coast looking like a homeless person in black stretch pants and an ancient hoodie that gets rattier and baggier by the day and I just had to do something. But I wasn't sure what size to get since a lot of what I have lying around is size *20* and I could not bring myself to buy anything more cavernous. I was starting to look sort of stuffed into them and...you know..who was I kidding. I was a 22-24, I'm sure of it.

Anyway I ordered size eighteen. I still had two weeks, I thought, I might get thinner, I don't think this stuff is going to fit...maybe I'll shrink into it...

Guess what. Enormous. The jeans are baggy and gapping at the butt but wearable. These tunics I bouight that I thought would fit are massive, *stretch* material and are going to be dropcloths in practically seconds it seems like.

Gotta fire up that ebay account. I think I'm about to start a small career as a clothes trader. And you know something? Even the shoes are loose.

[Disney 20]

Good for you!!!

You know, you might be a size 16 by the time you get to your son's place!!

Way to go

[MeMeMEEE 206]

that is so awesome!! congratulations!!

[wishes 125]

Lol, love it! Good luck in your new venture, and congrats on the amazing weight loss!

[Just-A-Gem 86]

Girl!! Return that stuff! You won't get nearly as much on eBay and you said yourself that you found what you wanted on Land's End, call and see about their exchange policy.

Congrats on the new sizes!!

[crosswind 134]

Girl!! Return that stuff! You won't get nearly as much on eBay and you said yourself that you found what you wanted on Land's End, call and see about their exchange policy.

Congrats on the new sizes!!

. Ohhh...I knew someone was going to come along and get all Sensible. I like the bag and the shoes and the coat and the tops could work. But the jeans are clearly only going to last five minutes. Hate to waste all that postage for nothing but you're right.

Either I'm melting like a snowball in hell or Lands End sizes run *very* large.

[Just-A-Gem 86]

Always the sensible one, but I can do better.

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*If you need to return an item or items AND want to re-order the same item or items in a different size or color, we will offer you FREE SHIPPING on your replacement order. Please call 1-800-963-4816 to place your re-order with one of our Customer Service Representatives and have the shipping fee waived. After placing your re-order, you can then make your return as outlined below.

Use any of the following options to return Lands' End products purchased online or from one of our catalogs.

1. Return Internet or catalog orders at a Sears store.

• 
  Just follow these guidelines
  
• Bring the Lands' End items you wish to return to any Sears® store.
• Make sure to bring the original packing slip for the items you wish to return.
• You will receive a return confirmation from Sears. Lands' End will then either credit your card, issue a refund check, or send you a Lands' End gift card, as you choose.

Please Note: Sears cannot accept exchanges or returns from Lands' End stores, Amazon.com®, or Lands' End Business Outfitters.

2. Use our Easy Return label for a flat fee of $6.95.

Securely package the items you wish to return, fill out and include the Return Form, and affix the Easy Return shipping label found on your packing slip. Give the package to your mail carrier or drop it off at any U.S. Post Office or collection box. A flat fee of $6.95 will be deducted from the amount of your refund.

Please note: Not all orders are eligible for the Easy Return label service. If your packing slip does not have one, use return methods 1 or 3.

[Michelle Cicerello 6]

Congratulations, thats amazing, I know how wonderful you must feel, Keep up the good work!

You know how when you get to your top weight you walk around in like, potato sacks and stuff that used to belong to your dad in 1976 and just whatever you can find at the bottom of the closet to cover you and then you detach?

I wasn't going to buy clothes this early but I'm going to the east coast to see my son in a couple weeks. I looked in the mirror a couple days ago and thought -- okay. You just can't go out there looking like that. I spent some time online looking at ebay lots and finally went to Land's End to splurge on three tunics, new dark wash jeans, a cute new pair of shoes, a white spring jacket and a travel bag that was on sale.

Four hundred bucks. Wince. But I imagined myself on the train down the coast looking like a homeless person in black stretch pants and an ancient hoodie that gets rattier and baggier by the day and I just had to do something. But I wasn't sure what size to get since a lot of what I have lying around is size *20* and I could not bring myself to buy anything more cavernous. I was starting to look sort of stuffed into them and...you know..who was I kidding. I was a 22-24, I'm sure of it.

Anyway I ordered size eighteen. I still had two weeks, I thought, I might get thinner, I don't think this stuff is going to fit...maybe I'll shrink into it...

Guess what. Enormous. The jeans are baggy and gapping at the butt but wearable. These tunics I bouight that I thought would fit are massive, *stretch* material and are going to be dropcloths in practically seconds it seems like.

Gotta fire up that ebay account. I think I'm about to start a small career as a clothes trader. And you know something? Even the shoes are loose.

[crosswind 134]

Always the sensible one, but I can do better.

Free Shipping with Re-order*

*If you need to return an item or items AND want to re-order the same item or items in a different size or color, we will offer you FREE SHIPPING on your replacement order. Please call 1-800-963-4816 to place your re-order with one of our Customer Service Representatives and have the shipping fee waived. After placing your re-order, you can then make your return as outlined below.

Use any of the following options to return Lands' End products purchased online or from one of our catalogs.

1. Return Internet or catalog orders at a Sears store.

• Just follow these guidelines
  
• Bring the Lands' End items you wish to return to any Sears® store.
• Make sure to bring the original packing slip for the items you wish to return.
• You will receive a return confirmation from Sears. Lands' End will then either credit your card, issue a refund check, or send you a Lands' End gift card, as you choose.

Please Note: Sears cannot accept exchanges or returns from Lands' End stores, Amazon.com®, or Lands' End Business Outfitters.

2. Use our Easy Return label for a flat fee of $6.95.

Securely package the items you wish to return, fill out and include the Return Form, and affix the Easy Return shipping label found on your packing slip. Give the package to your mail carrier or drop it off at any U.S. Post Office or collection box. A flat fee of $6.95 will be deducted from the amount of your refund.

Please note: Not all orders are eligible for the Easy Return label service. If your packing slip does not have one, use return methods 1 or 3.

Cool. thanks Gem.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Cool. thanks Gem.

Don't forget thrift stores.... buy'em, wear'em and donate them back. I have found some fantastic pants and tops also for a song. Shop at thrift stores in or near better neighborhoods for the best merchandise. I am in a 16 from a 22 as well.... It feels like heaven. Last time I was a 16 I thought I was too fat... HA! Not anymore.. I'm working it! (Even if I don't have a butt anymore)