So for weeks I've been working on my trip wardrobe, and knew that Jeans were an item I wanted.
Now, although I've lost a lot, I'm still not slender. I'm also 55 and come on, Mutton dressed as Lamb has never been my preferred style. So I've been looking for some denim-style comfort slacks kind of thing. Without success. I've looked in all the middle-aged shops.....

So today I went into a high street store that has rack upon rack of jeans. Real jeans. Metal button and zipped fly jeans. No elasticated waist jeans. Scary jeans.

First I tried a pair of UK16 "Sexy bootcut". Waaaay to big at the waist.
Then I tried a pair of "Skinny straight". Because of the skinniness, I went for a UK18. Waaaaay too big at the waist.
Although I flirted with a UK14 - it was OK but just a bit too snug for long days of plane, coach, foot travel - I came out of the shop with a pair of real, denim, fly-front, metal button UK16 JEANS!!!!! Talk about feeling normal!! They don't look middleaged but they don't look muttonny either.

PS, although they're great on the btm and legs - I'm going to have to buy a belt for the waist!!!!! Unheard of!

pps - I've never owned a pair of real jeans before, only elasticated simul-jeans!

Oh, man --- what FUN!

And what a great reminder of the benefits of really working your program, Rosinante! Given the wonderful amount of weight you have lost, I am not surprised you can fit into some sexy, "real" jeans. You are SO going to strut your stuff on this trip, m'dear.

WAY TO GO!!

Let's see some photos!!!!

These are the real goals in our life! Congrats!

That is fabulous! Rock those jeans!

Fabulous! So happy for you

Yay!! That is so wonderful! I bet you are beautiful in them
Hey girl 55 is only a number...I will turn 50 this year
We have been there and back- now it's time for the time of our lives! Have a fabulous trip and enjoy your jeans!!

WTG with finding jeans you like and that fit you.

Just another awesome opportunity to assessorize!!!

WOO HOO! Jeans are one of my FAVOURITES - I love buying new ones!! That is awesome!

I want to see pictures too! This sounds like a major milestone to me. I have looked and tried on jean after jean and have not found one that fit. Way to go!

That's great! I hope you feel like a million bucks.

Good job!

Hip hip hooray!!! Good for you. Cannot wait to see the picture. Hmmmmm. Didn't I read once where you say you ae an "apple"? Maybe with the "way to big at waist" experience, not any more!

*wolf whistles* I bet you rock those proper jeans, Rosinante