So today after work I trekked out to the fancy mall in the *ermigawd* burbs.
I went to look for jeans and other essentials that would fit my current size.
I tried on at least 10 pairs of jeans, ugh. Whittled it down to two, some cropped wide Paige jeans, with the dark released hem (basically a knock-off of Rachel Comey's Legion jeans). They look ok, but I decided I did not like the soft thin fabric, I wanted something more substantial. So I ended up with these McGuire's. They were necessarily as flattering to my rear, but I liked everything else about them.
The sales person gave me an assortment of AYR tops in large, all too small. One fit in the main body, but the arms were way to tight, the other the opposite, arms fit, but definitely did not fit in the chest.
I went up to TopShop were I found these black tassel jeans. They fit, even a smudge loose. I can't figure out they're statement or essential. And I'm not sure what kind of top. But I was happy with the price.
I tried looking at other stores. Uniqlo was at the opposite end of the mall, but it was nearing 8pm and I haven't had dinner. I looked a bit, but couldn't figure out what to even look for, and way too tired to try stuff on.