I realized that my work season is ending, and that I will need new clothes for the off-season. (Stretched and stained tee-shirts are so last year.)
I work; I have money, so I set my budget and headed out to Macy's, as I've found nice stuff there from time to time, like my apricot colored sweater. The other place I shop at is Wal-Mart and Shopko, but I haven't found anything nice the past few times I've looked.
My dental appointment was postponed, so I got to Macy's just as it opened, found a couple of tops and headed for the dressing room, dreading the usual challenges I've had in trying on clothes in my size, mainly that the sleeves are too tight, or that they bunch up at my boobs.
Not this time! Apparently my micrometers inching downwards on the scale has had some effect on my body, as well as being able to do planks when I do yoga, and taking walks during my breaks (a new development, but still). Or maybe the clothing designers got some women who were of a certain size and went, "Yeah, sleeves." Everything I tried on slid on easily, but for one that didn't get the sleeve memo. It was so nice to have a selection to pick from, and there were items I tried on, just for the fun of it, and didn't buy. And none of them were from the clearance rack.
Anyway, I walked out with a (for me) record 4 tops and a stylish hoodie, and had only spent 80% of my clothing budget.
Next stop, Shopko, where they still don't have shoes my size (I bought them already and they haven't restocked, and it's been months!), but I did get a couple of casual tops there for wearing around the house, and still had a dollar left in my clothing budget for the month.
I work; I have money, so I set my budget and headed out to Macy's, as I've found nice stuff there from time to time, like my apricot colored sweater. The other place I shop at is Wal-Mart and Shopko, but I haven't found anything nice the past few times I've looked.
My dental appointment was postponed, so I got to Macy's just as it opened, found a couple of tops and headed for the dressing room, dreading the usual challenges I've had in trying on clothes in my size, mainly that the sleeves are too tight, or that they bunch up at my boobs.
Not this time! Apparently my micrometers inching downwards on the scale has had some effect on my body, as well as being able to do planks when I do yoga, and taking walks during my breaks (a new development, but still). Or maybe the clothing designers got some women who were of a certain size and went, "Yeah, sleeves." Everything I tried on slid on easily, but for one that didn't get the sleeve memo. It was so nice to have a selection to pick from, and there were items I tried on, just for the fun of it, and didn't buy. And none of them were from the clearance rack.
Anyway, I walked out with a (for me) record 4 tops and a stylish hoodie, and had only spent 80% of my clothing budget.
Next stop, Shopko, where they still don't have shoes my size (I bought them already and they haven't restocked, and it's been months!), but I did get a couple of casual tops there for wearing around the house, and still had a dollar left in my clothing budget for the month.
Finding clothes that fit and look good at our age satisfies some primordial hunter/gatherer gene. You feel just a little triumphant as you tote home you bags of acquisitions
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