stylish ONE-DERLAND shopping, really!?!?!

paxetamore

This past Saturday, I hit ONE-DERLAND. It was an unbelievable feeling, one of awe, really. It has been over twenty years since the number on the scale started with a "1" and not a "2"...

There was some nagging disbelief that this was even possible and the scale was lying... until this evening...

I had promised myself a shopping trip for clothes when I passed this "200" marker, so tonight after work, I headed to my favorite store at the mall. Some of you may know Dressbarn's layout... half the store is Women's sizes and the other half Misses.

Walking in, I grabbed the most recent sizes I had purchased a few months back (18W with a snug fit) and proceeded to the dressing rooms with a dozen or so slacks, tops, and sweaters for the upcoming season.

After a few minutes, the clerk rapped on the door, asking how things were going...

As I stood frozen, staring at the mirror, somehow I managed to squeak out a bewildered response of "amazing" before breaking into a *happy dance*! These clothes were waayyy too big! Now, understand, I have continued to wear 22/24W to work throughout this weight loss journey. Yes, they were baggie, and yes, friends told me so (but, hey, why would I buy new clothes every other month, sheesh!), and 99% of all pants I own did not require zippers/snaps/buttons to get on/off....

But, really??? 16 was the next size downl!

So, the clerk returns, and I explain apologetically through the door how I have lost some weight, and these clothes are all too big. She asks for those items I would like in a smaller size (and then stares at them in disbelief, mumbling about them obviously being too large for me), and scurries off to search...

She returns with items not only from the "W" side of the store, but also from the "M" side!

Thrilled to report the 16's from the Misses department FIT without struggle! I'm a shapely kind of gal, though, with some serious hip/bottom going on, so I did settle on the 16W for work clothes (less Umpfff, ya know, in the workplace). The flow-y sweaters to wear over cute camis and tanks, only 14/16.

That I could even wear anything in "M" was a revelation AND an INSPIRATION TO KEEP GOING...

We can soooo do this!

By the end of the two-hour shopping expedition, the clerk also knew about MFP :bigsmile:

P.S. Gulp, I might actually have to clean out my closet! Hope you will too :drinker:

maremare312

Congratulations! That is awesome, what a great feeling!

painauxraisin

What an amazing feeling. You must be floating on a cloud! Well done on your strength and determination.

GypsysBloodRose26

Holy bananas! I am so happy for you! Heck, I almost started tearing up, that is so exciting and awesome! Way to go!

warriorsdontbitch

great job these stories keep me motivated. can't wait to go shopping at the end of this month

Pedal_Pusher

That rules

paxetamore

great job these stories keep me motivated. can't wait to go shopping at the end of this month

Warrior~
Thank you! Ii can only hope to be where you are at now!

shlottelac

must have been a faboulous experience! ^_^

firedupfriend

That is really great.

I have also had the problem of really big and baggy but my position at work doesn't actually allow for me to look a mess.

Luckily I managed to find reasonably priced pants which I bought in the next 2 sizes down. Once I am passed that I have tons of OLD clothes to wear.

Donate the baggy old stuff, it will motivate you and ensure you dont go back "there".

I love your story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BABetter1

That really is an awesome feeling, isn't it. I am now pulling clothes out of the closet that I haven't been able to wear in 5 years and they fit! But, how awesome will it be when I have to go buy new stuff in . . . drum roll please. . . . single digit sizes!!!? That is my next non-scale goal, and I cannot wait!! We can sooo do this! Rock on sister!

Edit: I do not own any single digit sizes. I haven't worn single digit sizes in 11 or so years.

TennesseeSodaholic

FANTASTIC story! I am getting close to ONEderland, and I will DEFINITELY do a happy dance when that day comes!

briyowes

That is a wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations.

beckyinma

AWE HECK YEAH! I remember that day when I reached Onederland, it was WONDERFUL! NEVER LOOK BACK!

kirstineu

That is great, I can not wait to get to One-derland!

doin_it

Congrats that is awesome...what a wonderful feeling for you! I am now 7lbs away from One-derland..can't wait! Been a while since I see those numbers!!

mommyred35

Good for you!!

paxetamore

Oh yeah, we can sooo do this!

Thanks for the inspirational comments from those who have gone beyond this goal, and kudos to y'all in this boat with me!

Single digits?!?!? wow, Bgorum, those had not even crossed my mind... now new goal :bigsmile:

elenathegreat

YEAH!!

postrockandcats

EEEE!!! What a great experience!!! XD

mstclair03

YEAH girl! Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration!

tinad120

This is a great success story! Keep it up!

CynGoddess

Congrats, that is such a wonderful feeling. I had that moment a few months ago and also in a dress barn. took them 30 minutes to get me to cross over to the other side of the store. now there is no going back. awesome work, keep it up.

abberbabber

I think I actually cried a little reading this. Congratulations!!!!

tbskipp

I know exactly how you feel!! Being able to shop in the NON-Plus sized section is a great feeling!! I am almost to ONE-derland myself, a place i haven't been since high school (over 20 yrs ago).
:drinker:

Dayna154

I did a similar shopping spree this last weekend but I am down and fitting into the jr section (10) , down from a size 20!!
It does feel wonderful..

Congratulations!!

1Cor1510

I dared to go shopping for clothes for the first time last weekend and I was putting on clothes 2 sizes smaller than what was in my closet currently and they fit me, also crossing the great W-M divide. GREAT FEELING!! It's weird to get used to because your perception of yourself hasn't caught up with the reality! Keep up the great work

Jenks9

Good for you!
I just recently cleaned out my closet and I too had to go to the misses section for tops (the first time in as long as I can remember). I didn't shop for pants, but I can't wait to be in the misses sizes for them too!

kashmyre

That totally made me tear up a little. I remember a similar experience in the dressing room. I started at a 20/22W and the day the clerk said I think you need to try on a 4 (whaaa????) I cried a little.

Congratulations on your amazing progress!

juli_jones

CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is a awesome feeling to buy clothes in misses department. I too started out in the W section. I have lost 35 lbs and I have a COMPLETELY NEW WARDROBE!!! I will have to say I do miss some of my favorite outfits, but not the size they were. I have been consignment/good will shopping because I too don't want to spend a lot of money on clothes every other month and I have to say I have found some VERY CUTE, IN STYLE, NAME BRAND clothes...Good Luck on your journey!!

sweetpea129

Congrats!!!!! That is SO exciting! And i hear ya, ive been wearing the same clothes too. They look big and sloppy and my sister keeps making fun of me, telling me i look homeless. I finally went through my closet and got rid of a bunch of stuff cuz it was just time, i couldnt wait any longer. I'm ready to shop!

Snitch1

I am so happy for you!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Luckily, I wear skirts and tops all the time..
and gratefully, I wear MAXI'S,
which happen to be "in" this summer.
Have bought everyone I could find..and went to Fashion Bug, (same kind if set up, also "Cato's"), and can wear the JR 21-23's..
Down from the 24-26,s I was wearing.
I am big busted,:blushing: so I can't wear too many of the JR tops, even have a few 18's.
am happy with what I am doing, blessed to be "In style" for once:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
these skirt's can be taken in as I lose more weight.
I do not buy what I call "Expensive" clothes-
Lane Bryant is where I shopped when I worked as an RN and made $$$$,
but now, not so much.:ohwell:
Besides, it seems like every blouse in there (LB) had to be sewed up 3" so half my boob's weren't on display...:noway:
As usual, I made this all about me..
So sorry..:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: (I wonder if I should count it as Cardio? lol))