Do you find it hard to go into small shops to buy clothes?

I've said goodbye to Avenue, and Lane Bryant a long time ago. Since I got too small for those stores(YEEEHAAAA) I've been shopping in big dept stores like, Sears, Kohls, Target, Walmart. I like them, it took a while for me to realize I can shop in the "normal" depts in these stores. My next battle was trying to get the nerve to shop in those little boutique type stores in the mall, like Mandy, Dress Barn, Annie Sez. Didn't feel like I had the right to shop there. I felt that everyone would be watching thinking, "what's that fat lady doing in here." Well, I finally did it. I had to buy a dress for my parents 50th anniversy party coming up in Aug in Florida. I wanted to get something really pretty and special. It will be the first time much of my family has seen me since WLS, and I want people to say "WOW" (selfish I know, but, I've come a long way, do I deserve a "wow" now and then?? LOL) I decided to check some of those stores. I tried Mandy's found a dress, but didnt buy it. I was going to go back a few days later and buy it, but stopped in Annie Sez. I found this dress that is absolutely gorgeuos. Problem was, they didn't have it in size 12, only 10's and 8's. Decided to give the 10 a shot and see what happens. IT FIT!!!!!!! I cried. For the first time ever in my life I bought a size 10 dress. Before surgery I bought very few dresses. If I did they were size 28-30. More like tents than dresses. LOL. This size 10 dress is so beautiful. Black with a flouncy kind of hem just at the knee, kind of angled, with purple flowers embroidered down the left bottom part, v-neck, but not cleavage showing. ( I'm not there yet.. lol) I brought it home and tried it on for my hubby, "Damn, you're beautiful" were his words. :-). I think I will have no problems shopping in these little stores now. LOL. Thank you so much for letting me share. Anyone else have a revelation like that to share? I'd love to hear about it. LAP RNY 5/15/03. Down 125lbs.

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