I went clothes shopping Saturday and was totally frustrated! Talbots had NOTHING! I tried on a dress, a blouse, and a pair of shorts. According to their size charts, I should be a size 12. Well, that's bunk! The dress fits in a 16. The shorts fit in a 14. And the blouse in a 14 is a bit snugger than I'd like. What is THAT about!!
So I went to the mall. Yes, the mall. I HATE the mall! I tried the Talbots there, and they had even less than the first (bigger) one. So I tried JCPenney. The fitting room line was ridiculously long, so I just bought some things to try on at home. I got a pair of denim capris, a pair of plaid shorts with a polo shirt to match, a pair of yellow print capris with a yellow blouse, a pink striped polo, and 2 pair of workout capris. I got everything in a 14 or L. And the only things I am keeping are the shorts and polo shirt, and one pair of the workout capris. Why? Becuase nothing else fits! Well, the blouse does, but the capris don't so I don't need the blouse. And the denim capris? What a joke! They are the same size, brand and style as the ones I got at Kohl's last week, and I can't get them over my knees! Insane!
So what is it with clothes these days? When I could only shop in the back corner that holds the fat girl clothes, I could find plenty of things to wear. Now, I have 1/2 the store to choose from, and there's nothing decent!! It's all so UGLY!! What ever happened to simple, classic styles? When I can't find anything at Talbots, something is seriously wrong!
So, still frustrated, I stopped by Target today. Finally, some success!! I found another pair of workout capris that fit great, and a coverup for my bathing suit (ugly, but it does the job). A couple pair of chinos that fit great except the waist (which will need to be taken in about 2 inches), and then the real bonanza. I found a cute pair of bermuda shorts--sort of grey with navy blue crabs on them. They look great with a short-sleeved V-neck T shirt. 2 other pair of shorts, with shirts to match, and I'm all set for shorts for the summer.
This is just so weird. My favorite store (Talbots) has NOTHING, and Target turns out to be my best source? That's just crazy! I hate the thought of further trips to the mall, but I am in serious need of clothing (other than shorts...) and truly don't know where to look.
On the positive side, the scale is back down almost to where it was in January before I had my detour. 176.8. Less than 2 pounds to go. And I will hopefully be back in the gym next week, if the doctor gives his OK.
Things are looking up at last!
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