I Haven't Worn a Dress...
...in seven years. In fact, my sister's funeral was the last time...seven years ago. Saturday night, I'm being taken out to a very nice restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria...I believe it's called The Bull & The Bear....by a dear male friend who's been amazingly supportive of my journey. Tonight, I found a lovely classic, but feminine black dress at Coldwater Creek to wear. I'm nervous and excited. Super excited that the dress is a 14. I know that's still not small, but it's a far cry from the 24s I was wearing. Now the thing is...OMG...heels! lol. Again...haven't worn 'em for years.
I've written before about this journey sort of sending me on a quest to reclaim my femininity. This event will be a milestone. I don't know how to BE a woman, I'm some ways anymore...but I trust I will learn it all again.
Just sharing. Has anyone had similar experiences?
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I am still pre-op, but haven't worn a dress in years. Haven't felt feminine in years. Just like an mostly invisible being. Hope that I will be able to wear dresses again and feel like a gal again, so your post really struck a chord with me. You go out and celebrate that size 14 for all it's worth. Pictures are required! 
you can be feminine and flirty and feel awesome about yourself. You deserve it 
Love that you are rediscovering parts of yourself! I'm sure we all have hidden certain parts of ourselves, and it is very brave and AWESOME that you are feeling ready to open up and live life fully again! You have a blast at dinner girl!
Jenn Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.
"ooohhh-The Waldorf Astoria?!" Said in my best Pretty Woman voice!! Sorry, just that sentence put me in a movie montage flick in my head! lol. Anyways...I have often felt like this as well. Like I didnt want to bother getting fixed up to go out, or putting on make-up or doing my hair. I was just too tired and didnt give a damn. Unfortunately, it may have translated into I didnt give a Damn about myself or maybe about my marriage or husband because I wasnt making the effort anymore. The last time I wore a dress was also to my mother's funeral, so I can relate. I actually still have the dress in my closet and once I loose this weight I dont know if i will even be able to part with it.
But having said all that stuff....go on your "date". Be fabulous! Celebrate all your efforts. Go all out on yourself. Cause hey, it isnt every day that a girl gets asked out to such a posh place!
