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| Silk blouse: Thrifted and chopped off the arms, Skirt: Thrifted, Shoes: Lela Rose for Payless via eBay |
I found this skirt at a new favorite local thrift store. I saw it on the racks on a couple of visits and finally decided to just get it to sell because it has such great details....side zips that go all the way up the thigh, a great stretchy fabric and tailored seams. It's a size 2, so as much as I loved it, I was fixated on the size. But as I was in the dressing room trying on some other things, I eye balled the skirt laying in my cart and thought, "MAN! I swear that looks like it would fit me!" and so I went for it and braced myself for a few moments of sweating, pulling, grunting and possible tears!
But guess what!? BAM! FABULOUSNESS was born!!! It fit so great that I knew it was meant to be
AND an object lesson was learned.....
FORGET ABOUT SIZES.....THEY MEAN NOTHING
Perusing my closet, you'd find everything from 2 to 16 and everything in between! That size 2 no more makes me tiny than the size 16 makes me full figured! I'm just me and those sizes just don't mean a thing! Makes you wonder why we put so much significance on a number, eh?
You are so beautiful my friend! I know what you mean about sizes, I have a whole range as well and have been known to feel discouraged by a size I considered too "big" but now I feel more like I would prefer good fit to caring about a number anyway. :)
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Have a great day Serene!
Thanks Colleen! I just emailed you, but just in case you check back, my email is serenesineath@gmail.com. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in this color and I love the shoes!! I needed to hear this message today..so thanks for being such a gorgeous messenger! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYou got that sister! Many of my fab finds are XL. I'm a pretty solid 10 that can slide into a 8 on a good day. If I like it I try it! The skirt is fabulous! Thanks for linking up and joining the fun! Next time maybe brights?????
ReplyDeleteWell said, my beautiful friend! I wrote about this too, that thrifting will cure you of size-phobia, and here you go! I bought a size Large top and a size XS top yesterday, at the same thrift. Numbers, who cares! You look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFirst--that pink is stunning on you!!
ReplyDeleteI could care less what the size is...it's the fit. That's why I look on the thrift racks anywhere from a 14 up.
Quite so, my dear! I've never been one to be too hung up about what size the label says. Good thing too, or I might have missed out. Mostly, as you say, I find the hoo-ha about getting into a certain size just, well, silly.
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Rose www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com
Such a cute story! Numbers really don't matter. Thanks for sharing and reinforcing that message. You look amazing Missy!
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Jillian
www.NuSophisticate.com
That hot pink is such a great color on you and I LOVE the shoes! I hope you wear those all spring and summer. XO, Jill
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ReplyDeleteThe skirt is fabulous on you!! Add a pop of pink...gorgeous!!
Jeannie
I have friends who won't buy something with the "wrong" number on it and they end up paying so much more for their clothes. I just don't get it, but the expensive designers do. Cute shoes! Have you worn them on the blog before?
ReplyDeleteBeryl, I've only worn them a couple of other times on the blog...they've been REALLY uncomfortable, but I think I have that fixed! I put those cushions for the balls of your feet in them and it keeps my foot from sliding forward. They are a LIFESAVER!
DeleteI recently inherited a pair of jeans that have a tag that magically reads Size 1. You and I both know better!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is a great fit and kudos to you for trying it on. I love that pink blouse and the bow at the neck is lovelier still.
I love the blouse. I'm looking for a blue sleeveless blouse with a tie to wear under a sweater for the warmer months.
ReplyDeleteOne of the first things I do when I thrift an item is to cut out all the tags. Even if I don't redesign it, I want to be free of any association with the manufacturer, size etc. and just let it stand on it's own. I hate labels.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous in hot pink!!
Love, Jean
I often get fixaded on numbers too, but I found that bringing a measuring tape in my bag is always helpful, so whenever I'm in doubt I take it out and measure to see if it will fit me. I've been surprised to find small sizes that fit me and extra large sizes that I can't get into. You look beautiful and you have the nicest shoes ever!
ReplyDeleteI have sizes in my wardrobe that ranges from S to XL too. You did a fabulous job by chopping off the sleeves of that gorgeous pussy bow top. When you have creativity, numbers are just meaningless. You look classy and elegant :-) serene.
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