The good news - wait the GREAT news- everything in the 'womens' department (aka the big girl section) is now officially too big for me.

I have a big presentation in front of the president of my company coming up and needed something 'professional' to wear. I went to Nordstroms, where there is a very helpful sales lady who I love, and started trying on clothes. The smallest size they carry in the women's dept is a 14W. Everything I tried was too big.

We called in the alterations lady. She starts pinning, and pinning and pinning and she finally says - "what I've taken-in here is a whole size. Did you try the other department?"

Well, no, I didn't try the other department - I haven't been able to fit anything there in years.

The helpful sales lady and I trek downstairs to try on 'regular' sized clothes. Waddaya know? Most of them fit!

There are still some pants where I need a 14 w, and will have to have them altered down , and jackets are still a problem (I have lunch lady upper arms), but, most everything FIT!

Wow - I can't hardly believe it. I'm too small!!

way to go!!!

WOW Kim!!! That's awesome! Major, major step! I'm really happy for you!

I can't even imagine. No way. Uht uh. Crazy. Wild. Wow. So proud!

Oh Kim, you made me cry! I'm so happy for you! That's so wonderful.

Lisa, hand me a tissue.

Thanks Ladies!!!

You all make me smile so much.

I don't say this enough - you guys, Lisa and Crystal in particular, have no idea how much I appreciate you!

I'll take a pic in the new duds when they come back from being altered. I'll get them next Saturday.

(I have lunch lady upper arms),

HEhehe, so that is what they are called!

Me too!!! I hate my arms!!!

Wow! That is a major NSV!! I have never shopped in that department!! I think I'm gonna cry too! Congrats!!

I can't wait for that to happen!!! What A SUPER NSV! Congrats!

WOW...what a great NSV! Huge congratulations to you!!!

Emily

That is so awesome!

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Looks like you have to get not only a new wardrobe, but a new mental image of yourself. Excellent NSV!

GOODBYE WWWWWWWWWWW!

Way to go!