All I have ever know was Lane Bryant (or Lane Giant as I like to call it - and I can because I am a regular customer! Sorry if I offend anyone) or the "Women's" department that is hidden on the third or fifth floor behind housewares of any department store. Now I am in a size that I don't have to shop in those places anymore. But I am scared and feel like a fraud. I don't belong in The Loft or "normal" people stores...

How did you all make the transition from the "big girl" stores/departments to the "normal girl" stores/departments?

Thanks everyone! Just ordered some stuff from the loft! It is very exciting!

It's exciting to be able to go shopping with your 12 year old at the mall and walk into the local Aero shop to buy a nice "on sale" top. I never dreamed I could shop there!!!! It's amazing how my closet is filling up! Not only clothing but exercise outfits, yoga pants, swim suits. I'm slowly putting the big girl clothes away. Almost in a solid size 10 after banded 12/21/10...almost there!!!!!