Cute coat success

SisterSueGetsFit
SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
edited November 15 in Success Stories
I used to despise shopping for winter coats for several reasons. First, I hated having to buy a 2X so that my thick sweaters would fit under it. And, I was wearing thick sweaters to cover up my fat. Second, they all made me look like I was wearing...well, a 2X. I looked huge, fat and completely unfashionable.

This year I was able to buy a medium. And look cute. I've been struggling for the last few months (at least) and can't even tell you I'm 100% back on track as of today, but I'm getting there.

I found the picture of me in that dreaded purple size 2X jacket over the weekend and almost cried. At the time, I'm pretty sure I even convinced myself I looked okay in it. So...as I beat myself up over not doing well lately, I have to remind myself 50 pounds ago, I'd have killed to have that adorable red coat in a size medium hanging in my closet.

I guess the point is, just keep going and keep giving yourself credit and reminders about why your're doing it. This is SO freaking hard some days I want to cry, but others, I can look at this picture and be proud. 6sybju2f7i6b.jpg

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  • 3rdof7sisters
    3rdof7sisters Posts: 486 Member
    Well done!
    The coat looks great on you!
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    Well done!
    The coat looks great on you!

    Thanks! Red is my favorite color. : )
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    It looks great, and so do you! :smiley: I hate jacket shopping as I am right now, almost glad it's going to be getting warmer (eventually).
  • jatdh1753
    jatdh1753 Posts: 43 Member
    Your coat looks great!! I hate coat shopping for the same reason you used to, and look forward to shrinking out of plus size outerwear.
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    Afura wrote: »
    It looks great, and so do you! :smiley: I hate jacket shopping as I am right now, almost glad it's going to be getting warmer (eventually).
    jatdh1753 wrote: »
    Your coat looks great!! I hate coat shopping for the same reason you used to, and look forward to shrinking out of plus size outerwear.

    Thank you both! You'll get there in no time, and if nothing else, what a fun way to motivate yourself for next winter!!! And there ARE flattering coats out there for plus size ladies, I was just having so many layers underneath I looked puffy. Here's to warmer weather and NO coats. : )
  • Kristi26
    Kristi26 Posts: 184 Member
    That coat is so cute!! You look adorable in it! Great job!
  • curvygirl512
    curvygirl512 Posts: 423 Member
    Good job! You look amazing in your new coat.
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
    Simply Awesome, Super Cute coat!!! Great job on losing the weight too!!!
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    That coat is really cute, and you look great! Congrats!
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Way to go! You look great. It is a cute coat and you look wonderful in it. Thanks for sharing!
  • cardiacmommy
    cardiacmommy Posts: 52 Member
    edited February 2017
    Love it! I actually have a goal coat. I bought it as a teenager..like 25 yr ago. It was just a bit snug at the time. Rather than ever fitting into it...i just kept gaining. But I've never gotten rid of it because I loved it so much as a teenager..it's like this victory if it ever fits. Its terribly out of fashion now..but if it ever fits I'll be dancing in it lol.
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Yes, be proud of yourself....you look very good!! Great work - congrats!! :)
  • SleepingSwan
    SleepingSwan Posts: 50 Member
    You should be proud! You've done an amazing job and the coat looks great!
  • Lioness_1978
    Lioness_1978 Posts: 3,938 Member
    Great job! Love the coat!
  • Zombella
    Zombella Posts: 491 Member
    That is great, the jacket is really cute! I also hate hate jacket shopping so much. The only good thing about it is singing "Fat girl in a little coat" to make my husband laugh.
  • bellissimaluna
    bellissimaluna Posts: 75 Member
    you look adorable in that coat! great job!
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    bellissimaluna wrote: »
    you look adorable in that coat! great job!

    Thanks!! And thanks for the friend request!

  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    Fantastic!! You've come a long way for sure. Love the coat - color looks awesome on you!
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