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[Arabesque 7,614]

Thank you @BayougirlMrsS. I’ve been assessing what I have in my wardrobe recently & decided I have way too many clothes so haven’t been buying for a few months (except that skirt). Please tell me I’m not the only one with outfits they’ve only worn once (or not yet). They’re beautiful pieces which thankfully won’t date but still crazy ridiculous.

How have you been @BayougirlMrsS? Long time no post.

[Spinoza 1,526]

OMG I am just imagining being in the checkout queue with you in my jogging bottoms and dodgy T-shirt 😂

Yes I totally agree, if we want to look at other people's photos (and I do) then we need to post some ourselves. I'll put a little something together this weekend. It has taken me forever not to buy clothes just because I was grateful they fitted, but instead because they look good. Almost there 2 years on.

[GreenTealael 25,622]

On 10/5/2023 at 8:28 PM, Arabesque said:

Do post some things @Spinoza. When I started I used to crop my head off because I wanted to be anonymous. If no one knew me I couldn’t be embarrassed. I look back & chuckle. Given all the information we share & all the things we talk about a pxt is nothing.

We all used to post very regularly so it would be lovely to have more action on the thread again. it’s interesting to see how everyone embraces their new shape & new styles, & it’s great to see people become more confident. Plus all the different styles we’re drawn to.

I wore this to do my grocery shopping today. I ordered the skirt from an Australian designer I used to often buy from until their clothing became too big for me 😩. It’s a form fitted stretch skirt so I could get away with their smallest size. I was praying they would do it in red again to wear with this rather avant-garde top & yay they did. They asked for a pxt of the complete outfit hence me putting it on this morning & then I couldn’t be bothered to change again before getting the groceries. Ha! A woman at the checkout told me how much she loved the outfit so worth nit changing.

Your turn @Spinoza.

This is a great color on you! And I love the structure of the top 😍

[GreenTealael 25,622]

I’m still playing the “match the venue” game. This has happened too many times to be just a coincidence.

[GreenTealael 25,622]

Dupe

Edited November 20, 2023 by GreenTealael

[ms.sss 15,858]

seems like i haven't posted on here in forever!

was going through my phone doing my regular picture deletions to free up some space (who else has a GAZILLION pics on thier phone?!?! lol) and figured i'd post a couple! its funny that i don't have alot of full body shots of myself these days...managed to find these tho.

first one was on vacay down south and the second one from a weekend road trip a few weeks later.

p.s. i did buy a whole lotta black friday/cyber monday clothes deals so hopefully i'l have something interesting to post soon!

[ms.sss 15,858]

oopsies missed this one:

[Arabesque 7,614]

What buys are you most excited about @ms.sss? Have to admit I bought two outfits for myself - both colour. I know the shock & horror. One is a pale blue linen soft wide leg pant & matching fitted singlet & the other a red fitted shift dress with an interesting side flaps. Will do pxts when I wear them. I did get all my Christmas shopping for my four youngest nieces on sale so that was a bonus win. Whoo hoo! Christmas shopping now done except for my mother who is extraordinarily difficult.

[ms.sss 15,858]

On 12/1/2023 at 10:00 PM, Arabesque said:

What buys are you most excited about @ms.sss? Have to admit I bought two outfits for myself - both colour. I know the shock & horror. One is a pale blue linen soft wide leg pant & matching fitted singlet & the other a red fitted shift dress with an interesting side flaps. Will do pxts when I wear them. I did get all my Christmas shopping for my four youngest nieces on sale so that was a bonus win. Whoo hoo! Christmas shopping now done except for my mother who is extraordinarily difficult.

well...i WAS looking forward to a silk shirt and a sheer dress, but the shirt was too big (and there is nothing smaller than an XS) and the dress was too small (got an XXS, and they are sold out of the XS) and they have already been sent back.

i also sent back another 10 of the total 14 clothing items i bought so basically it was a black friday shopping FAIL! boo.

i kept 2 tops (i'll take pics wearing them later) and 1 cordless vacuum cleaner, lol.

i feel very unsatisfied with the whole ordeal.

ha.

ill try again on Boxing Day sales!

[Arabesque 7,614]

Oh that is so annoying. I’ve had that happen too. If they only go down to an XS I need an XXS & if they do stock XXS I only need an XS. Sizing is super frustrating. One of the dresses I bought is an Aust 4 & the other an UK 6 which is pretty much an Aust 6. Tried on a pair of tailored linen pants & the Aust 6 was tight around the waist & hips. I mean?? 🤷🏻‍♀️. At least I was in store with the pants so they went back on the rack and was in store with the dress I needed the 4 in.

Hey but you got a cordless vac. That’s a win. (Is it wrong to get excited about a vacuum??? )

[ms.sss 15,858]

1 hour ago, Arabesque said:

Oh that is so annoying. I’ve had that happen too. If they only go down to an XS I need an XXS & if they do stock XXS I only need an XS. Sizing is super frustrating. One of the dresses I bought is an Aust 4 & the other an UK 6 which is pretty much an Aust 6. Tried on a pair of tailored linen pants & the Aust 6 was tight around the waist & hips. I mean?? 🤷🏻‍♀️. At least I was in store with the pants so they went back on the rack and was in store with the dress I needed the 4 in.

Hey but you got a cordless vac. That’s a win. (Is it wrong to get excited about a vacuum??? )

they really should just sell clothes based on their actual measurements. forget this arbitrary sizing across manufacturers!

i find men's clothing does a better job of this (some but not all). men's pants are sold by waist measurement and inseam. suits by chest measurement. shirts by neck circumference. this is a more standardized way of doing things, man!

anyway, just venting...im still bummed about my shopping lol.

as for the vaccum it wasn't even for me. bought it for the Kid's dorm. ...but at least i got a good deal! ha!

[GreenTealael 25,622]

Winter in NYC! It was unreasonably cold because we were near the Water. Same coat for the last 4 years but new platform Chelsea/combat boots.

[GreenTealael 25,622]

went out to dinner with a friend. Long tweed coat, turtleneck and denim cargo mini skirt. I’ve been staying away from mini skirts in favor of midi length but surprisingly I like them again.

[GreenTealael 25,622]

All white sweater dress (flanked by my children)

Edited January 10, 2024 by GreenTealael

[GreenTealael 25,622]

Dupe

Edited January 10, 2024 by GreenTealael