high heels vs flats

One of my goals/want to's pre-op was to wear high heels again. At 300 lbs my joints, feet and back just hurt too much and I was too off balance to wear heels.

As my weight went down and I started wearing more and more of a heel I just felt so girlie and feminine again. Now I almost never wear anything else.

I really hadn't thought too much about this until yesterday...I wore a pair of flats to work.

As soon as I entered my area of the building a co-worker came up to me and told me their department had noticed me getting out of my car. Their immediate response was "What is Susan doing wearing flats? Where are her heels?" One of them said that pair of flats must be pretty lonely in my closet. I told her I had about 4 pairs of flats other than my tennis shoes. She asked how many pairs of heels I have. I told her we weren't goin' there! LOL I am a self admitted shoe *****

My department head even made a comment. She told me she hadn't realized I was so short!

What is something you want to wear or do; or have already realized; as the weight comes off?

I would love to wear jeans with holes in them.  I think they are so sexy on a small person along with my heels, i love heels but just like you my feet hurt so i have them in my closet just don't wear them to much, i would also love to wear a bathing suit and feel comfortable.  Can't wait till the weight sheds and sheds and sheds the new me is just lurking around the corner.

This time next year you will be rockin' some jeans and heels!!

I want to wear platforms and I would love to wear a skirt at or just above my knees. I have never done that because of the fat in the back of my knees. My legs have slimmed down some but I still feel self conscious about them. I have a suit that is about that length but when I tried it on  I didn't like the way my legs looked. I'm going to try it with hose and see if the backs of my knees look okay.

Cynthia, let me add my Humma Humma Wow Girlie You Sure LookGreat...

As far as shorter skirts, I have a couple and I wear tights.  I like the way it looks, but realize that depending on the fabric tights may not the best choice.  Haven't gotten up thecourage to try heels yet, but might give them a go.  Wal-Mart or Target has tights relatively cheap. Plus this winter I've worn them underslacks to keep warm.

Thanks!

I love Assets & Assets tights but never bothered to see how my legs look in them.They smooth me out really well under my pants and longer dresses.  I'll check myself out in them tomorrow for shorter skirts.

I find that we are our own worst critics when it comes to our changing bodies. I would find a friend who would give you a completely honest opinion and ask how your legs look in your Assets tights or hose. I'll bet your legs look a lot better than you think.

Susan, you are so right. I will get another set of eyes on the legs.

Thanks
Cynthia

GIRLFRIEND!!!!!    I have bought five (5) pair of heels in  the last two weeks!!!    I rarely wear flats anymore - love it LOVE IT!!

A girl after my own heart!! I look forward to the chance to admire your new footwear.