I Went Shopping For Clothes Today, And Did Not Cry!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

I haven't bought new clothes in a store since my surgery. The only items I have bought are two pairs of jeans that I ordered online. I knew they would fit because I already had some of the exact same jeans and I feel that brand tends to run big. The jeans are the only bottoms that fit now.

So today, I needed to find a new outfit for this weekend, something a little girly. I went to one of my old favorite "big lady" stores. There was a dress I liked that was only $30 on sale, and the smallest they carry is 14/16, so I figured that would work great. Good thing I tried it on because it was way too big. Keep in mind that not only have I been sleeved but less than two years ago I had a breast reduction. It was a big surprise how that dress was way too big and it is also obvious now that I need some smaller bras.

Still, I was afraid of disappointment to shop in the regular department of the major department store. My husband encouraged me though, and took me shopping this evening. I bought one pair of pants, "skinny jeans" (whatever that means) in size 14 and they are a little big but I didn't like the 12s. Also, I bought two really cute tops in size medium!

I cannot remember the last time I went shopping at the department store when I did not leave either crying or depressed. Hope, at last! Woot woot!

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

Awesome!! Congrats!

[Dooter 1,457]

WOOOOOWWWW!! That must be awesome!!!! I pretty much buy clothes every three or four years whether I need to or not. Maybe that'll change!! 12's??? Coooooool!!!!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

LOL Dooter - I hate buying clothes with a passion. Maybe not so much today! Still, I intend to buy very little until I stop losing. So expensive! It was so nice to NOT need the biggest size, and even though they were a little big, those 14s will be great for a while.

[slim46 25]

I haven't bought new clothes in a store since my surgery. The only items I have bought are two pairs of jeans that I ordered online. I knew they would fit because I already had some of the exact same jeans and I feel that brand tends to run big. The jeans are the only bottoms that fit now.

So today' date=' I needed to find a new outfit for this weekend, something a little girly. I went to one of my old favorite "big lady" stores. There was a dress I liked that was only 30 on sale, and the smallest they carry is 14/16, so I figured that would work great. Good thing I tried it on because it was way too big. Keep in mind that not only have I been sleeved but less than two years ago I had a breast reduction. It was a big surprise how that dress was way too big and it is also obvious now that I need some smaller bras.

Still, I was afraid of disappointment to shop in the regular department of the major department store. My husband encouraged me though, and took me shopping this evening. I bought one pair of pants, "skinny jeans" (whatever that means) in size 14 and they are a little big but I didn't like the 12s. Also, I bought two really cute tops in size medium!

I cannot remember the last time I went shopping at the department store when I did not leave either crying or depressed. Hope, at last! Woot woot![/quote']

Sounds great! I ll be glad we I can do that.. I'm sick of lane Bryant..big clothes but not stylish. Frumpy

[mrsteacher 7]

I hope to be where you are soon!

[Cheles 75]

So far, that has been one of my favorite NSV!

[fluffylibra30 323]

i get so excited when i go shopping i do cry bahaa. When i fit into the shirts at Hollister i cried in the dressing room. (i am pear shaped so my dang hips wont squeeze into regular sizes jeans yet). hurmph. i loved shopping before surgery, i can imagine im going to need an extra job when i get to goal!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

i get so excited when i go shopping i do cry bahaa. When i fit into the shirts at Hollister i cried in the dressing room. (i am pear shaped so my dang hips wont squeeze into regular sizes jeans yet). hurmph. i loved shopping before surgery, i can imagine im going to need an extra job when i get to goal!

Yes, I am thinking about how I am going to get back to work this year. I will need some new clothes for that, but without working now, I am not sure what type. Fortunately, I have two bins of clothes from when I was smaller to go through. That is how I have been managing without buying clothes - dig out of the old bins. I actually have clothes as small as a size 6. Although jeans styles have changed, I wear a long shirt. And some of the work clothes will still be in style, I hope.

Sounds great! I ll be glad we I can do that.. I'm sick of lane Bryant..big clothes but not stylish. Frumpy

I was never lucky at Lane Bryant. I am a shorty and everything at Lane Bryant seems to be for much taller people. I have always had good luck with Lands End's petitie lengths. My favorite "big lady's" store is (was?) Avenue. Sure, most of the pants were too long but I had at least some success there. And they have fabulous sale racks!

[JimmyGotSLEEVED 270]

Congrats on the new experience! I'm a guy and but I enjoy dressing to perfection. I guess because my family wear always into different styles of fashion I got caugh up in the mix.

Anyway, since I've gained so much weight lately I haven't been able to keep it cause finding clothes is hard enough, trying to match my clothed accordingly that's jus insane lol... So after my surgery, April 26th, I will be be one step closer to the fashion world.

Sorry to drift off topic but reading your experience brought mine into perspective... Congrats again!!!!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

Congrats on the new experience! I'm a guy and but I enjoy dressing to perfection. I guess because my family wear always into different styles of fashion I got caugh up in the mix.

Anyway, since I've gained so much weight lately I haven't been able to keep it cause finding clothes is hard enough, trying to match my clothed accordingly that's jus insane lol... So after my surgery, April 26th, I will be be one step closer to the fashion world.

Sorry to drift off topic but reading your experience brought mine into perspective... Congrats again!!!!

You're not off topic at all! My husband likes to dress nice too but with a wife who doesn't feel comfortable in clothes, I imagine his "fashion wings" have been clipped for quite a while now. While we were out last night, he did find a very fashionable (and expensive) shirt, so good for him. He had a gift card to an expensive store, and finally got to use it.

You must be very excited for April 26th - I had less than two weeks notice for my surgery so I don't know how I would be able to contain myself for over a month. I am sure you will do great, especially with that love of clothes as a motivator. The downside is that when you find something great, it might only fit for a few weeks!

[JimmyGotSLEEVED 270]

You're not off topic at all! My husband likes to dress nice too but with a wife who doesn't feel comfortable in clothes' date=' I imagine his "fashion wings" have been clipped for quite a while now. While we were out last night, he did find a very fashionable (and expensive) shirt, so good for him. He had a gift card to an expensive store, and finally got to use it.

You must be very excited for April 26th - I had less than two weeks notice for my surgery so I don't know how I would be able to contain myself for over a month. I am sure you will do great, especially with that love of clothes as a motivator. The downside is that when you find something great, it might only fit for a few weeks![/quote']

Lol guess I'll be in the tailors shop every few Weeks