NSV - an inch or two in the right direction

Went clothes shopping this weekend and was frustrated to find that the Torrid I usually shop at didn't have any 28s in stock.

My friend and my sister both convinced me to try on a pair of 26s in the jeans I wanted and, lo and behold, they fit!

Definitely still caused a little more muffin top than I usually prefer, but knowing how the waistband on this brand typically stretches out within an hour or so of wearing, I bought them and they look great today at work! So I'm thrilled cause it's definitely a start.