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Old 12-10-2005, 10:01 PM   #1  
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I had such a good day today and I wanted to share

I went shopping for an outfit to wear to some holiday parties coming up. I still haven't replaced much in the way of dress up clothes for a few sizes. Anyway, something just clicked today. Like a lot of us, my confidence has lagged behind the physical changes I've made over the last few years.

Well today, I really felt it. I tried on outfit after outfit without a single negative self comment. Lots of things fit, lots didn't, but my self esteem survived without a scratch. I finally settled on a pair of ( size 6) dressy sparkly black pants with a lace shrug. Then I spotted a beautiful dress that would be perfect for New Years. Amazingly it fit at both waist and hip so I was forced to pick up that as well.

The icing on the cake? A pair of tall boots to go with the dress. They laced up all the way with no skin showing on the edges! (Just barely but I'll take it)

What a luxury, shopping without drama! Now I just have to figure out how to walk in these boots (the heels are way higher than I'm used to)
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That's an awesome story -- thanks for sharing, and inspiring!

Of course, we're gonna want to see some photos in the new clothes!
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Thats amazing!, good for you!!
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photos photos photos (they chant in unison) that must be a great feeling!!! Size what???? I didn't know they made clothes that little
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Old 12-11-2005, 12:25 PM   #5  
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Hehehehe I'll have my hubby take some pictures. Kykaree, I didn't think they went that low either Of course, when I was in highschool they would have been a size 10.
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You're a size 10 in England!!! I was devastated when I moved from Australia and instantly went up a size. The differences are so confusing!!!! But now I'm a UK 18 I'll only be a 16 in Oz, and a teeny 14 in the US, so there must be some compensations!! LOL
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Old 12-11-2005, 08:23 PM   #7  
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I wish that we could just all agree on some arbitrary size scheme, it would make shopping online so much easier

Here's a pic of the dress. Excuse the overexposure, my living room is really dark and it's too cold to go outside in this!
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How gorgeous! Congratulations. It must feel so amazing to buy a size 6! My holiday clothes shopping hasn't been quite so lucky so I'm really happy for you.
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Great job Tani! I can't wait till I'm in your situation buying some sexy new clothes! Good for you!
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Wow - I love that dress! And the boots
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When you're a size 2 and I'm a size 6 can I have the dress????? Seriously, it's gorgeous, and it suits your figure perfectly.
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You look so great!!! I am SO impressed by your amazing weight loss! Congrats!!
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Old 12-13-2005, 03:48 PM   #13  
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When you're a size 2 and I'm a size 6 can I have the dress????? Seriously, it's gorgeous, and it suits your figure perfectly.
hehehehehehe No size 2 for me! eep that would be scary.

Thanks to everyone for all the sweet compliments
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Old 12-13-2005, 04:42 PM   #14  
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you look great!!!! Congrats on making it to goal, what a wonderful holiday treat for you!!!!
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You look lovely! Dress is cute.
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