I finally cracked and went shopping for some new jeans. I received 3 secondhand pairs from my aunt, one of which is starting to get too big already, a size 20. One of the other pairs she gave me was a size 18W from the brand Faded Glory. Man, when I attempted to fit into those babies, I might as well have been trying on a size 6. Well, imagine my crushed disappoint. Here I thought I was finally seeing some difference in size in my lower half (because believe me, I can definitely tell in my upper body!) but yet, I couldn't even shimmy into the next size down?

To make a long story somewhat shorter, I went into Old Navy because they're having an amazing sale on jeans. Well, I pick up a size 20 and a size 18 to try on. I just decided to humor myself with the size 18s, because if I couldn't even get the 18W over my thighs, what makes me think that I could even fit into an 18? I try on the 20s, they fit alright, if a bit loose in the thighs and knee area. So, I dare to try on the 18s. Lo and behold, not only do they pull up, but they button comfortably! Let's just say I might have freaked out the fitting room attendant with my little squeal of joy. I haven't been an 18 since the first half of high school, so about 6 years. I decided to splurge and bought myself a pair of 18s, a pair of 16s and a pair of 14s (as motivation!). Best part? One aspect of their sale is that if you bought a pair of jeans this week, you can lock in the sale price and it lasts until the end of May. That means I get new, comfortable jeans (my favorite brand too!) on sale while I continue to go down in size!

I have gone from a size 24 pant and XL shirt to an 18 pant and L shirt. Feeling pretty good!

Moral of the story? Faded Glory jeans are evil, demoralizing spawns of the devil, while Old Navy jeans are uplifting, heaven-sent angels from above!

I attached a picture of me in the fitting room with the 18s and another of the 14s hanging up to motivate myself. They may seem big to some people, but they look pretty small to me!

Woo Hoo! Those jeans look awesome on you!

w00t!! Looking good! Love that you got a guaranteed sale price till MAY!! /jealous

Great Job!

YAY!!! I just went down another size in work pants and my jeans are too big. I may have to check out Old Navy and see if they have some jeans I can wear.

You ARE rocking those jeans, btw!

Nice job!! You are looking amazing!!

Love the jeans They look so comfy You look great!!

YAY! I have to say, though, you're probably going to zoom right out of those jeans in a couple of weeks. :-) Keep rocking that sleeve!!

What a great NSV!!! So happy for you. And now I am off to Old Navy

Yayyy to you and those OLD NAVY jeans!

Thanks for the comments guys! Keep being awesome yourselves.

I am so happy for you! I have found that old navy jeans are cut small for me. I am curvy and I cant wear the same size in old navy as I do in other jeans. Kind of like the opposite of you. It all depends on the cut. I have fat thighs and hips but a smaller waist. Old navy doesnt really work for me. They have little thighs! lol. I was so happy when I found a brand that really fit me well and in a smaller size! Yay for finding the right fit and cut for you!

Congratulations! Shopping will just continue to get more and more fun!!

Forensikchik, I found the same thing with the ON jeans I bought . . . when I put them on in the mornings they are snug at my waist and super-tight in the thighs/butt . . . . but by the end of the day they are comfy on the thighs and WAY too loose at the waist. Any suggestions for good "curvy woman" jeans that aren't womens' sized? I can't buy in the W section anymore because I'm in a 14.

LOL I read this and am now even more dedicated to my plan of living in my Enwrapture silk wrap skirts until goal. They are adjustable. Way to go though! You look great!