[rachinma]

I bought a beautiful new dress and wide black belt from Banana Republic this weekend to wear to a wedding next weekend. For the first time in as long as I rembember, I feel like I will not feel self-conscious the whole time. I feel slim and trendy without trying too hard. I am so excited.

Also, shopping was moderately fun, since I could fit into Mediums and size 10 (US). I knew I was losing weight, but forgot that my size would go down and was amazed when the 12s and Ls were too big.

Oh, here are links to the dress and belt. (Without the belt, it looks a bit like a nightgown, IMO.)

Dress: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse...d=1&pid=673803

Belt: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse...scid=671170002

[Onederchic]

Awww yay for you

[luvja]

That's awesome!

[kymccc]

Gorgeous dress and good for you getting it and feeling fabulous. You reminded me that my last shopping trip was my realization that I had gone down 2 sizes even though the scale isn't reflecting huge numbers.

Have fun at the wedding.

[Lori Bell]

Wonderful! Be sure to tear up the dance floor at the reception!

[dutchgirl]

Love the outfit!

And way to go on losing the weight and sizes

[beerab]

Ohh girl you are going to look FABULOUS I LOVE the dress

[rachinma]

Thanks, guys! I also bought a pair of jeans in size 30 today. I'm convinced they're too small, but the ladies in Lucky told me that they will stretch out. If they don't, I can bring them back tomorrow.

[amynbebes]

Very cool! Pretty outfit too

[Judy Lynn]

That's an awesome feeling! Good for you!

[Lori Bell]

Originally Posted by rachinma

Thanks, guys! I also bought a pair of jeans in size 30 today. I'm convinced they're too small, but the ladies in Lucky told me that they will stretch out. If they don't, I can bring them back tomorrow.

You bought some Lucky jeans...

Oh baby, you realize in 15 pounds they will be WAYYYY too big and will need to be handed down...(I have a 30 inch waist! )

[Windchime]

The dress and belt are adorable. What are you wearing for shoes? I bet it'll all look so cute!

And congrats on the Lucky jeans. I found a pair when I was cleaning out my closet. They belonged to my son when he was slimmer, but that didn't stop Mama from trying them on. I wore them to town yesterday, and now I want my own pair. I didn't know there was actually a Lucky STORE!

[better health3]

I feel like I will not feel self-conscious the whole time. I feel slim and trendy without trying too hard. I am so excited.

Thanks for putting a smile on my face, such a cute outfit. Great job!!!