Nothing To Wear

Yesterday was the first "fall" type day in Chicagoland. It was cold and rainny and just ick. On Studays, lately, my sister and I have been "walking" the malls. Before I got sick we were big shopping buddies and it's nice to be able to do that again - and it's great excersise for me. So I try on ALL my coats and jackes and sweatshirts and fleece jackets and nothing fits. It all hangs on me and I looked like a bag lady I have this thing for coats/jackes and I have a ton of them .....but they are all way too big. Anybody out there need some great outerwear in size 3X? I haven't bought any clothes for fall/winter but I guess I had better get a few things to carry me through.

It's great that you tried everything on before the cold weather really hits so maybe you can go shopping for some new things and build your coat wardrobe back up. That's a WOW to try them on only to see that they hang on you! Yes Fall is around the corner, it's my favorite time of year. Karen S.

All right, Ronna. You can shop away for coats. I already bought a coat for everyday to carry me through this year. It's an XL and is really a little big. Maybe by next year I'll be down to a medium. I have a leather/fox dress coat I've had for years that fits again, so I know I have a dress coat too. I have several bigger jackets, too that I guess I'll put in our church garage sale. Congratulations, tiny woman! Karla 337/213/150

Ha! Me too Ronna!!! OMG, I totally thought of you yesterday at work! There was this lady who looked just like you and she came through the drive thru in this hot gold sportscar. She looked just like I imagine you'll be at goal Divine! and oh what *****!!!! Whooo hooo Ronna!

Well I want that gold sports car. I must have a sister out there somewhere

Hi Ronna! I made out like a bandit this weekend at a local thrift store. I was worried because I have no "fall wear" that fits either and I went to this local store that is run through catholic charities, and for $20 this is what I got... FOR ME~ 6 pairs of jeans and three tops( a sweater and two long sleeve shirts) FOR HUBBY~ 2 pair of pants FOR HANNA~ 4 dresses 3 sweaters 2 shirts 3 nightgowns 1 bathrobe 1 pair of snowpants Most of this stuff was barely used and name brand! ALL for $20!! I was in heaven. I will be going back next weekend Karyn

Karyn---isn't it fun?! I'm a second hand mad woman!!!! I love it---yesterday my mom came by with oodles of clothes for me--all second hand (I call her my personal shopper). She had washed and pressed them all--it was such a kind, thoughtful thing---I felt really great! AND I love the little $$$$ aspect! Cathy