I'll show you mine... (LBD's)

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I think this thread might just be my favorite of all time. As I'm flipping through all the awesome photos, I realized I had never, ever, ever, never owned a LBD (too heavy all my life of course). It just hit me that I'm going to finally get to a LBD thanks to this surgery and make that dress look good. It made me a happy little weepy

I have never owned one either, and now that I am down to a size 8, I looked and can't even find one! When I do, i will buy it...just because. LOL!

[ValerieSJackson 35]

You guys are so inspiring! I decided I was going to buy a size 8 goal LBD as motivation. Well' date=' when I went to the store this weekend, I found a great one & I found a size 12 that I fit into now. I haven't willing worn a dress in 15 years, but I didn't think I looked to bad... So here I am in my LBD & me looking fierce. LOL![/quote']

You looking completely Amazing!!!!! Looking at your 6 mo pic and now you look like a different person; I'm so happy for you and I am so looking forward to my days as being normal size!

[suzcomptime 17]

Wow, just starting my journey but I am inspired by all of you and your transformations. I saw a cute LRD at TJMaxx recently and almost bought it as an inspiration outfit. However, I have not been down to any kind of reasonable weight since around 1990. I remember the sizes I wore in High School but not really after that and from what I understand a size 4 today compares to a higher size back then as manufacturers make clothes larger now as far as sizing is concerned. So I passed on the red dress with ruffles and I will patiently wait.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Wow, just starting my journey but I am inspired by all of you and your transformations. I saw a cute LRD at TJMaxx recently and almost bought it as an inspiration outfit. However, I have not been down to any kind of reasonable weight since around 1990. I remember the sizes I wore in High School but not really after that and from what I understand a size 4 today compares to a higher size back then as manufacturers make clothes larger now as far as sizing is concerned. So I passed on the red dress with ruffles and I will patiently wait.

You are correct suzcomptime! Today's size 4 is actually a size 8 from 20 years ago, and a size 6 is a size 10 from 20 years ago, and so on, and so on...it's crazy, but true.

[missmeow 156]

Sizes used to correspond more closely to waist size, now they've added about an inch to it depending upon the maker.

So a size 4=24" waist, 6 =26", 8=28", 10=30", etc. with half inches above a 12, IIRC.

Now they scaled everything towards the smaller sizes making sizes an inch or so bigger...for example an Express size 0=24" waist and a size 4=26" waist and a 6= 27" waist.

Originally, it was sized based on bust measurement. A 12 was the smallest size based on a 32 bust. A 14 was a 34 bust, etc. Those are the really vintage sizes and most closely resemble modern pattern sizes which are pretty small.

[Lissa 2,631]

Well, it's not a LBD, but I last wore this dress 10 years ago. It's going in the donation pile after today.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

YAY! You certainly deserve a new one!

[M2G 1,836]

Well, it's not a LBD, but I last wore this dress 10 years ago. It's going in the donation pile after today.

Nice to know you CAN wear it from 10 years ago! And after you donate, make sure you get something new, k?

[lovelyladynhouston 26]

Wow!you look smoking hot!!! looks like you have no extra skin?????/

[JLOR 47]

Hot Mommas!! can't wait to be one myself! I think I'll shop for a LBD in a crazy little size just to see if I can wear it one day! (is that silly of me or what?!!)

I don't think that is crazy at all. I'm still pre-Op and think that a LBD in a smaller size would be a great inspiration! Especially after seeing how these gals look! Congratulations...and here's me going shopping...lol

[feedyoureye 3,087]

• OK, i wore my LBD to my 41st high school class reunion. Two of my best friends from school were there looking GREAT! Thank goodness for the sleeve!
  

[Nadz 74]

[*]OK' date=' i wore my LBD to my 41st high school class reunion. Two of my best friends from school were there looking GREAT! Thank goodness for the sleeve!

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You look awesome!!!! Hope you had a wonderful time at your reunion!!

[swizzly 901]

• OK, i wore my LBD to my 41st high school class reunion. Two of my best friends from school were there looking GREAT! Thank goodness for the sleeve!
  

Oh...fye, you look FANTASTIC!! Love the hair, the dress, the necklace, the SMILE. Seriously. Awesome.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

You look awesome!!!! Hope you had a wonderful time at your reunion!!

Thanks guys, I had a blast! The guy I had a secret crush on during highschool even asked me to dance... hubby didn't mind a bit. Thanks Hubby!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

• OK, i wore my LBD to my 41st high school class reunion. Two of my best friends from school were there looking GREAT! Thank goodness for the sleeve!
  

YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL MY FRIEND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe I STILL HAVE NOT found my perfect LBD YET???? LOL!