Getting back into those size 12 clothes

ImaSongbird

At my daughter's March 2012 wedding, I wore a size 12 dress for the first time in my life. At my nephew's wedding that Fall, I wore a silk dress - with no spandex or elastic. This was also a first. A few months later, I started Grad School (in addition to my full-time job) and by Sept 2014, I had gained close to 40 lbs and size 16 clothes were getting tight.

I've been dieting since September 2014, and have reduced from slightly over 205 lbs to hovering either side of 180. Some of my size 12 (stretchy) clothes are beginning to fit again (those made from woven fabrics have not).

I want to wear that MOB gown to my friend's May 2015 wedding. It was so beautiful, and I would love to get a second use out of it. Also, I want to get back into my cute low-rise jeans, which I was wearing with my top tucked in in 2012!