UK size 22 to size 12!

RedheadQuine
RedheadQuine Posts: 111 Member
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Last week I found a dress I fell in love with - this rarely if ever happens to me! Unfortunately the only sizes were a 10 (us 6) and a 6 (us 2). I'm a UK 14-16 (us 10-12). I searched everywhere online and in all the local stores I could. Got all my Facebook friends checking their local stores for me. No luck. :-( Well at the weekend I found one, in a size 12 (us 8) and even my hubby said he didn't think it would fit. I figured it was worth trying anyway since I couldn't find my size anywhere. Well guess what? It fit! I don't think I've worn that size since I was about 14! Crazy! And I uploaded the pic to my Facebook so my friends would know they didn't need to search for it anymore.. It has 105 likes. I'm amazed! I guess I just happened on the perfect dress for me. I don't know about you all but the thing is that when I was overweight I had lots of gorgeous clothes. It was my way of trying to make myself feel better. A £80 Joe Brown's dress was my way of boosting my confidence. Since I lost weight I've been reluctant to spend much until I get where I am happy with myself. Then I will feel justified at spending out on stuff. So to find this dress that I adore, and it was on clearance too.. I finally have something I feel great in. And it feels good. :-)

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  • Whtmask
    Whtmask Posts: 219 Member
    Oh congrats!!! That dress is absolutely beautiful and looks amazing on you!!
  • maireailbhe
    maireailbhe Posts: 19 Member
    I can see why you wanted it---that dress is gorgeous! And so are you!! Congrats on your weight loss!! :D
  • bm1409
    bm1409 Posts: 1,715 Member
    you look beautiful....love the dress,
  • theresabeasley
    theresabeasley Posts: 5 Member
    You look absolutely beautiful! The look on your face is so serene. Bravo you!!
  • curlygirl513
    curlygirl513 Posts: 199 Member
    Your figure is so lovely. And you make the dress look good. You've worked so hard for this and it wasn't a quick job, but you got the rewards. I'm so looking forward to being in your shoes.
  • Rowood101
    Rowood101 Posts: 98 Member
    What a transformation. You look amazing and the dress is gorgeous , really accentuates your small waistline. You should be very proud of your accomplishment.
  • healthyNEWday4me
    healthyNEWday4me Posts: 21
    Congratulations. Gorgeous dress and it fits you perfect! Way to go!
  • ge105
    ge105 Posts: 268 Member
    You look amazing and that is most definitely a beautiful dress, the color is great on you! Well done :flowerforyou:
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Woohoo! Adorable dress, and you look great!
  • MarissaPalm
    MarissaPalm Posts: 123 Member
    I looove dresses and I absolutely love that dress you picked out :love: AND it's in my favorite color! You look beautiful in it. :flowerforyou:
  • mrogers52
    mrogers52 Posts: 378 Member
    Dress is gorgeous on you!
  • wolf23
    wolf23 Posts: 4,263 Member
    Beautiful!
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    Great job! The dress looks fantastic.
  • Kate7294
    Kate7294 Posts: 783 Member
    Way to go!
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
    you look amazing!!! love the dress and the braids!!! :smile:
  • Sparkitty
    Sparkitty Posts: 9 Member
    Love the dress! Way to go! You look fantastic.
  • mandyosetti
    mandyosetti Posts: 72 Member
    You look amazing in that dress! Congratulations!!
  • DonnaDTW
    DonnaDTW Posts: 75 Member
    you look great....congrats!
  • Polishprinsezz
    Polishprinsezz Posts: 249 Member
    lovely dress. you are looking great!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Really nice dress, really suits you and I must say, you look very pretty.
  • JoMoMOMx3
    JoMoMOMx3 Posts: 77
    adorable! You look great!
  • Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel
    Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel Posts: 10,905 Member
    Looking good! You earned that dress! :wink:
  • RedheadQuine
    RedheadQuine Posts: 111 Member
    Thank you everyone :)
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing in that dress- what a pretty color! Thank you for posting!
  • Ronij59
    Ronij59 Posts: 191 Member
    you look absolutely beautiful! Congrats to you and keep up the great work!
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    beautiful! <3
  • NextPage
    NextPage Posts: 609 Member
    There is nothing quite like finding the perfect dress that looks absolutely perfect. However, you are very pretty and this is going to happen time and time again. Get used to it!!
  • plipsurt
    plipsurt Posts: 185 Member
    You look fantastic! I (on the other hand) am green with envy! :love:
    Congratulations
  • ActuarialChef
    ActuarialChef Posts: 1,413 Member
    Love that dress! Where is it from?
  • epadmeister
    epadmeister Posts: 102 Member
    Beautiful :) the colour is gorgeous on you. Well done for doing such an amazing job, this has made me smile and be more motivated than ever to just keep going with MFP! :):drinker: :flowerforyou: xxx

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