Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled that I was in size 12's for maybe a month. The only downside to this downsize is that I found an amazing Eddie Bauer dress at Goodwill Select for only $6.99. As if what I paid for it wasn't enough for me to love it, I have to say that I've never looked better in anything I've ever worn before. When I look at myself in the mirror, I am in awe at how good I look wearing this dress and it's really hard knowing that we'll soon have to part. It's already too big for me, but I am hoping to get at least one more wear out of it. It would take a master seamstress to alter this for me, there are so many different cuts and darts...I'd hate for someone to mess it up.

A beautiful dress -- what a wonderful thing to be able to wear fun clothes that you love. Enjoy your new size, though -- it will be fun scoping out those size tens. You are an inspiration! Thanks for posting. I look forward to having a pretty dress or two next summer. That will be wonderful!

Wow! A size in a month! Go girl.

The hardest part is finding a perfect outfit then saying goodbye so soon after, luckily if you bargain hunt you can find similar clothes. But hey what girl doesnt like to shop in the womens section. I used to get stares when i would have to wonder in the plus section.