Oh gawd I just got spammed here, big time. I changed my settings so it should go away hopefully. 17 comments on one post, wow! I was pretty psyched until I realized what it was.
The soft shell jacket/coat from LL Bean is a dud, 
I ordered the large, but it was too big… normally not an issue for me! It was too roomy in the torso, but if I went down a size it would be too small in the chest. Plus it wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. Bummer… I suppose I should not shop mail order catalogs, because I can’t visualize how stuff will look on me. Especially now when I’m learning what’s flattering on me. I want to show off my body a little, but what looks good? What do I feel comfortable in?
I’m exchanging the jacket for a ski coat on sale. It’s lightweight, which is great since the last thing I want is to resemble the Michelin Man. But it’s “cayenne”, an orange-y color that normally I’d shy away from. I’m going for it anyway. So what if I look like a big pumpkin? It may look good with my red hair, and it will definitely stand out on my walks.
I know it’s just a silly jacket. But it’s also my 1st major clothing purchase since losing weight. I bought a swimsuit but this is different. Winter coats last forever! It’s feels like a BIG commitment. Well, I’m returning the other jacket today and will just wait and see on the new one.
