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schmoodle
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Worst clothes shopping trip ever.
schmoodle
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I don't know if pants run differently than a couple years ago or if I'm really misshapen or what, but I just spent 3 hours shopping for back to work clothes, half the stores didn't even carry a size that fit me, the other half even the 16s didn't fit or were ugly, and I eventually ended up in plus size (which I have never worn before - even at 17 lbs HEAVIER than I am now when I went back to work after Toodle - so we also can't blame "just had a baby" since that was the case then too).
And in the plus size section, the woman took one look at me and warned me the rack I was browsing was straight cut and directed me to the curvy cut - so apparently I'm so fat I need CURVY PLUS SIZE. In coats this annoying salesperson kept watching me try on too small coats and then trying to make me try on ugly coats that were cut wide. It was so embarrassing. In one store the saleswoman tried to make me try on a size 31 pants that were "stretchy" (size 31 is like a 10 I think!) and they barely came past my knees.
No offense to anyone who does wear plus size, it was just a bit of a shock since I only weigh about 7 lbs more than when I got pregnant and was comfortably in a size 14, and now even a regular 16 doesn't fit and I just feel SO fat and fugly. Bleh. I wish I could wear leggings and boots to work.
I was just feeling really good about myself too since I've lost almost 20 lbs since Boodle was born, and some of my old pants fit (and the ones I bought after Toodle was born are all too big), and now that nice feeling is down the $hitter. I guess they must just all be stretched out or something.
And now, I shall prepare to stuff my face with turkey and mashed potatoes since I bought fat pants anyway.
*** It's funny because I'm fat ***
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Re: Worst clothes shopping trip ever.
I hear you on the feeling fat and fugly...I'm 10 lbs heavier today than I was when I gave birth. I've never been this heavy in my life. I plot daily on how to wear yoga pants forever.
This. And I HATE pushy/snotty salespeople.
Ugh...I totally hear you! I'm 14 months post baby and still NOT at ALL happy with my body. I'm still 20 lbs. heavier than I was pre Stella pregnancy. It is taking forever for me to lose this dang weight. I'm finally down a size but things still just don't look quite right.
I'm sorry you had a bad shopping experience. Retail therapy is supposed to make you feel better, not worse!
Just know you are not alone in how you feel!
That sucks! I hate it when the sales people steer you in the wrong direction.
I went shopping last night because I have my big craft show this week and I have nothing to wear except my Mom uniform - jeans. I had no luck at all either. The sales ladies were suggesting pretty much the opposite of what I wanted.
I am plus size and totally didn't take offense to your post. Try to remember that it's not just you -- finding things that fit is a challenge at many o' size. Size matters but as you found, fabric and cut can matter more. I hate buying pants because I have a round bottom (so pants that fit my toosh are gappy at the waist), a obvious mom belly, and wide thighs. Not such a fun combination and anything skinny looks horrid on me. A curvy fit would be my fave.
TTC since May 2006. After 3 failed Clomid cycles, 2 failed Injectibles/IUIs, 2 failed IVFs and 1 failed FET, we moved on to adoption!
Last ditch FET resulted in BFP, and identical twin girls!
The number really means NOTHING so try not to let that get you down. I tried to buy some jeans this weekend and failed entirely. One style that I wanted fit me in one size, regular length but just looked awkward and ugly. Another wash of the SAME jeans did not fit at ALL. Once I figured out the size for that wash, it was clear I needed an ankle length (which is crazy because jeans are always too short on me), and guess what? They don't make ankle length in that size. I wasted a ridiculous amount of time for nothing and was dragging poor DS1 around with me, too. More often than not I go home frustrated and empty-handed after shopping. I'll spare you from my other stories...
I'm sorry; just know you're not alone.
Oh K......I know this exact feeling.
I feel disgusting right now and I have not bought myself anything new since before I got PG with DD.
I bought one pair of pants from The Limited for work (their pants totally stretch after a couple wears.....) and I literally wear those everyday to work.
No shirts fit. No pants fit.
Every time I try to find stuff, I end up leaving in tears.
Did I mention I have zero time for myself to work out? So, that only adds to my pity party.
I too, will go enjoy my Thanksgiving dinner!
I too can relate. I have 4 lbs to get to pre-pg and ALL of the weight is right in my stomach making me look, you guessed it....PG! Oh and I've given up on pants shopping for the time being, waaaaaaaaaay too frustrating : )
I'm so sorry, I feel your pain. I've tossed out all of my pre-pg pants since while the scale says I'm at my pre-pg weight, NONE of my pants fit.
I'm also a 14-16 depending on the pants, so I hear your frustration of being between regular and plus size clothes. For my post baby body, I've found my new go-to pants are either Ann Taylor 'Julie" cut slacks or JCPenney Worthington curvy fit slacks. They're what I've found to be most flattering on my post baby body and not head for the pastry shop. (aka muffin top land)
I agree with this totally. I have been stuck for 4 months. People still think I am pg. It is about how I am carrying the weight this time that has made such a horrible difference and has made shopping for clothing incredibly difficult. I HATE shopping anymore. I get so discouraged. I feel your pain. I hope that you find some good stuff soon and have a more positive experience.
I had the worst day shopping a few weeks back - I typically like to shop at Ann Taylor Loft, Eddie Bauer or New York and Co. (I'm a teacher and get discounts there!) However, I don't know what I was thinking since none of those brands in my closet fit well/right, why I thought if I went to the stores and bought new they'd fit better. Know where I ended up buying jeans that fit really well? American Eagle! Now, it's a perfectly good store to buy clothes in (IMHO) if you are 17 - but on the verge of 30 (in a week) I felt pure silly standing among all these young young young girls who were with their mom's because some of them still couldn't drive themselves to the mall!
My point? Consider stores you wouldn't have ever shopped in before. Maybe they have a cut that's better for you new body. I know it sucks - and so many of the styles that are "in" require a size 2 body - which I am FAR from. However, I find pleasure in wearing my stretchy soft elastic waist pants from New York and Co! And when you go - get dressed up in something that fits well and makes you feel good. Then when something doesn't work out in the fitting room - at least you know you DO have something that looks good! Good luck...