[JessLess]

I had a rough time at the mall yesterday.

I just needed a black suit jacket to wear to some meetings this month. The size 16 jackets in the regular part of Lord & Taylor were too small and the size 14W jacket in the plus department was much too big. They were different brands, but all the store carried.

Then I went over to Nordstrom and they had a 14W black jacket that was just OK and cost $286! I just wasn't willing to pay that much for something that would soon be too big anyway and finally scored an OK jacket for $80 at Talbots in 16 regular. I did not fit into most of the Talbots 16 regular dresses, though.

I can tell this size is going to be pretty annoying.

[celrae]

I am looking forward to being in that situation soon. I have not been out of the W section since I was in my early 20's. I bought at pair of 16W's last week. I looked at the 14's and they seem so small, I couldn't even imagine fitting into them.

Very exciting- keep up the good work.

[Spooky]

You might try consignment or thrift stores. It is hard to shop at any size these days because there is so much inconsistency among sizes, even in the same store. I can wear everything from a 14 to a 20 depending on which store I am in. Very frustrating!

[JessLess]

Originally Posted by celrae

I am looking forward to being in that situation soon. I have not been out of the W section since I was in my early 20's. I bought at pair of 16W's last week. I looked at the 14's and they seem so small, I couldn't even imagine fitting into them.

Very exciting- keep up the good work.

Thanks, yes since I started losing when my 24Ws were getting tight, it is exciting and sometimes my clothes look like little doll clothes to me. My initial goal is around a 12/14, so I'm not far off!

[Cali Doll]

We're the same height. :-) Go to TJ Maxx and Marshalls and Ross. You shouldn't have to spend $80 on a transition jacket.

[BowandArcher]

I'm a torrid fan...they go down to size 14 I think. Not sure if the mall where you are has one but that place is worth every penny. reasonable prices, not bargain prices. You can probably get a whole outfit for a little under $100. They also have a HUGE sale rack to raid.

[ish]

Oh man, have I been there! My last two years of university my weight loss attempts weren't driven enough to do anything but stall me at that in-between size. For me that was my biggest, so I just felt helpless and clothesless. My wardrobe took a beating, but I managed to find some stuff in my budget from time to time. So excited to shop properly in the very near future!