I don't shop for clothes very often. I think a big part of it was that I was always so unhappy because most of what I tried on...didn't look so hot on me and it was discouraging. It was this way for most of my life.

Pretty much...I go seriously clothes shopping *maybe* once or twice a year, with the exception of buying a shirt or something here or there throughout the rest of the time. I went to Kohls today and I just went crazy. I found so much stuff I liked! And even better, it was all on sale...everything was like $13-15. So I carried bucket loads of stuff in to the dressing room and found that...*gasp* not just one or two things fit me well and looked good...but most of it did! Some of it was even too big for me and I had to get smaller sizes. That's one thing that bothers me...finding a shirt that looks great and fits well...but it's too long. Out of habit, I grab Larges automatically, but I left the store with quite a few mediums too! I had a great shopping day! I can't wait to continue to see improvements as I lose more! It was exciting.

aww that's great news! I think a lot of us don't go shopping for fear of which size we might (or might not) fit in and it's always so good when you fit in a smaller size thatn you expected to be able to wear! WELL DONE

jhiniko, I bet you look awesome in the new duds! I am starting to enjoy shopping again too! Ain't it grand? What a nice gift you have given yourself for the holidays!

Yes, I know about the grabbing the wrong sizes. The first time I went shopping (maybe a month ago) I grabbed an XL off a rack at B. Republic. My friends was like, "why are you putting on that big thing?" Seriously, it is habit to grab the biggest size there.

That is always so fun!

jhinako- congrats on finding clothes you like!

I had been complaining about not being able to find clothes, but when I finally broke down and went to a big mall about an hour away from where I live, I found more that I liked. I'm sure the ladies in the dressing room hated me because I don't know what size I am anymore. Sometimes I would have to try on three sizes to find the right one. But now that I have some clothes that fit my body, what a feeling! Now I want to shop all the time! I'm really picky, but I want my clothes to look great- no more settling.

Hey, congrats on the fun shopping!!

My issue with sizes right now is that as sizing has changed... I really need pants in 1/2 instead of a 3/4 but I cannot believe that that is my size! I fear even if it is my size for a few moments.... there is NO WAY that will be my size for the long term. So... I am buying 3s and 4s and some pants fit ok but I could really use less material in others. Shirts.. medium- no prob. not larges or xl anymore.