Vanity

You're dumping your fuzzy lined Crocs???  The horror 

I can see the veins in my feet again and that blows my mind.  I'm still struggling with shoes since I have neuropathy and can't stand any pressure or tightness on my feet.  

I find myself looking in the mirror, shocked that I have a visible waist in clothes that actually fit me.  I was the queen of trapeze tunics, which hid everything under their circus tent configuration.  Now I want clothes that hug my body to show my curves.  My husband insists on calling me "skinny" - he's obviously insane since I'm still above 240 lbs - but I'm feeling so much more comfortable in my skin. 

And yes, makeup has become important again.  Thank goodness for my monthly Ipsy bags that show me what the cool kids are wearing these days.

I wouldn't know how to apply makeup if my life depended on it!  Eek.  I hope that isn't something I decide that I need in my life since I might need to watch a lot of youtube tutorials. :/  I do like the idea of the Ipsy bag, though!  

I'm sort of hoping to sign up for Stitch Fix once I reach my goal size.  Or once I get closer, at least :)  It looks like so much fun and I'm so clueless about fashion!  

My mom keeps calling me skinny.  I reply with "skinnier, please."  :P  I don't think she should call someone who is still obese "skinny."  But I get what you mean, I feel so much more comfortable in my own body now.  I feel like I fit into the world better.  

I'd never heard of Stitch Fix before.  It sounds like a great idea.  My "style" involves wearing anything black since it matches everything, so I could use their help in broadening my horizons as I shrink down to those smaller sizes.

I think people feel that they're complimenting you when they call you "skinny," but it makes me very uncomfortable.  I always feel like I have to tell them that I still have a lot of weight to lose.  And yes, I tell them "skinnier" too.  

I particularly enjoy no longer fearing a booth in a restaurant.  I still look at them, afraid that my body won't fit, but I have yet to find one that cuts off the circulation in my belly.  

Too bad we are not anywhere near each other, or we could all get together and buy all the clothes

My go-to for if I ever hit the lottery: I'll take one of everything

That would be fantastic.  

One thing that is different about my life now, is that I actually like (and can) shopping with people instead of by myself.  This is mainly because I don't trust my sense of taste at all.  So having another opinion is super valuable to me now!  

I'm sure your taste is great-if you go too far into Liberace territory, we'll stage an intervention.

Gwen! It makes me so happy to see your continued success :) I personally love makeup and I highly recommend making an appointment at Sephora. They will show you everything (and you will spend too much money!) but that's how I learned :) Not that I think you need make-up but I know I love it!

I am also buying way too many clothes for someone not at goal haha. I just love how I look in them! So I totally feel ya!

I must be a weirdo .  I ALWAYS used to be sure to dress my best...makeup, hair, the works! Didn't want anyone able to say I was a slob (as in 'fat, lazy slob').  NOW I allow myself to not dress up/makeup/etc.  Oh I love the new clothes and how they look, but I don't feel bad now when I run out to store looking like I just fell out of bed.  Don't feel judged at all, & that's very nice.

I also am more picky about food - want the best, must be worth eating...

LOL, i had a pair of those fuzzy clogs!! funny how our feet shrink too :)

sophie

I always did my best, but it was really challenging. My options were so limited. I know some people out here can relate: when you get too heavy for mainstream plus size clothes and have to shop at Woman Within or other mail order places? I mean, it is so hard to make that work. I think I looked beautiful on my wedding day, at somewhere around 400lbs. And as I lost weight, I was able to dress from Lands' End which has my favorite plus size clothes. I wore lots of dresses year round. The Lands' End Fit & Flare dresses were and are my fave. 

However, I am totally loving the cute stuff I can wear now. First of all, I can wear heels all day with NO problem. Granted they are super comfy Clarks, but I feel like they give me such a great look. And I am no longer limited to WW sizes. Secondly, I see the appeal of skinny jeans! I may be a 24-20W but I love the lean cut. So flattering. My husband raves about how they look on me. 

I'm trying to pace myself with clothing acquisitions but I do love being able to shop at Marshalls!

Girl that's not vanity, that's self-esteem! Rock it! Clothes is something I know I may have a huge problem with!