Introducing myself.. - YouLookFab Forum

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a few weeks & decided to just jump in. You guys have fabulous advice & great taste.

A bit about myself. I'm the mom of 3 boys. In the last year my wardrobe requirements have undergone some drastic changes. A year ago I was a SAHM who worked p/t as an accountant, occasionally meeting clients at my home. Then I went back to work full time in a business casual atmosphere (although I try to dress a little nicer, because I like it & because I'm a professional). In the spring I started to loose weight & have now lost 25 pounds, and I am determined to keep it off. So, all the new work clothes I bought when I started working are now too big. Oh, and dh has been out of work & is now working, but not in his field, so he isn't being paid what he's worth. Needless to say, money is tight, and I'm glad I can sew.

I've been updating my wardrobe by making use of my sewing skills to take in pants, and sew clothing. I really enjoy sewing, but it definitely takes time.

I am an hourglass with a prominent shoulder line, I believe. In actuality, my body shape really doesn't fit into any specific category (like many of us). I have hips and a narrow waist, not a large bust, and broad shoulders. Hopefully sometime I'll have time to post some pics for everyone.

Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you all!

Christine

17 years ago

BLB

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Christine, it sounds like we have the exact same body! I hope we can give each other some great tips.

ChristineB

Great BLB, it's nice to have someone that has the same body type. I used to think I was more bottom heavy (and I probably was before I lost weight) but I realize now that's not the case. Oh, and I noticed on another post that you are in Canada - me too! Alberta, actually. Where do you live?

I'm in Vancouver. We're not far away! We can commiserate about not being able to shop at places like JCrew, Express and Anne Taylor that lots of the lovely YLF ladies love.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Welcome, Christine. We have quite a few Canadians on this forum and I for one am a fan of your country. We’d love to see a picture of you if you’re up to posting at some point. Cheers to learning more about you and your style!

p.s. I love shopping in Canada. Wish we had some of your stores down here.

Nicole

Veteran

Hi Christine! Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the weight loss. How did you learn to sew?

Angie, if you see this, which Canadian stores are your favourites?

Christine, are you nearer to Calgary or Edmonton?

Sihaya

Welcome to the forum Christine. I love shopping and Vancouver (see Angie's post on Robson street) and maybe you can drive down to the Seattle area for AT, etc. stores that you can't find there. Congratulations on the weight loss. That's inspiring.

Thanks everyone for the welcome!

I do wish I could shop in the US more often, but that's the way it goes. We do have some good stores here in Canada. I'm also curious what stores Angie likes up here!

Nicole - my mom taught me to sew when I was in Jr high, and I don't think there's a more useful skill to know. I'm not a wonderful seamstress, but I'm working on it. Also, you don't need to be a great seamstress to make curtains & save tons of money.

BLB - I live in Lethbridge, which is south of Calgary. Have you tried Reitmans for pants? I seem to get the best fit for pants & jeans there. Much less gapping at the waist than other places I've tried.

One of these days I hope to have the time to take & post a picture. Why does life have to be so busy? LOL!

Anonymous

Welcome Christine. Sounds like the sewing skills that your mother taught you are coming in handy right now. You are very brave to tear into a pair of pants to fit them to your body. That does take skill. I used to make clothing but haven't for so long I'm afraid to now. When I was a kid I didn't think anything of it. Now I think of all the fit issues and it scares me.
Starting a new job, taking care of a family, and sewing, you are a busy lady.

LOL Christine, I just bought 2 pairs of jeans at Reitmans! They're mid rise wide leg trouser jeans and they are on sale (or were 2 weeks ago at least) for $26 per pair. Both are dark wash but one is more dressy than the other pair. They are the FIRST jeans I've had in years that don't gap at the waist and come up high enough to work with normal-length tops. I love them. I'll try to post a pic with them some time soon. A Reitmans just opened near me and before that I'd always written them off as cheap/boring. Now I think they'll be a staple for me. They always seem to have good sales. I got 2 cute necklaces there on a buy one get one free sale, too. Have you tried any of their tops?

I drove through Lethbridge this year on a roadtrip across Canada. I have a photo of myself sitting on the "Welcome to Lethbridge" sign! It seemed like a really nice town.

susan

Welcome to another member of the My Three Sons club!

BLB - I have a few of their tops. Actually, about half my (rather small) wardrobe is from Reitmans. I've got great stuff there on sale, and when the pants fit, it's hard not to look at the tops since they all co-ordinate. My favorite couple of blouses are from Reitmans.

I got a pair of jeans when they were on sale too. My first new jeans in my new size - a pair of dark wash trouser jeans which I love (of course). I usually just shop on the businessy side of the store, but I need to get a pair of more casual jeans soon from the 'other' side. I think I'm starting to sound like a commercial. Oh, and I've never been in the store when the jewelry wasn't BOGO, just to let you know.

Susan - are there a few of us who have all boys? Cool! I'm not a real girly-girl in my style, but I like to have a few flowers & frills sometimes to add some femininity to the house. That, and my girl movies. Pride & Prejudice is on the shelf next to Lord of the Rings at our house.

Christine-Sorry if I misled you. I don't know if there are a lot of us on this forum, but there are in the nonvirtual world in general! I always feel a "kinship" with other mothers of 3 or more boys-lots of wrestling, balls, sweaty socks, and food, food, food!

Laura

Welcome Christine - I will join the My Two Sons group! I think we're going to call it a day at two though

You'll find tons of camaraderie and support here, and I look forward to getting to know you!

Dani

Hi Christine...I'm also a member of the My Two Sons group (I know, it's still not three). Mine are small right now, so I haven't experienced the massive food intake, I'm still fighting mine to eat anything at all

Welcome to the forum!

Violet

Hi Christine! Just wanted to welcome you to the forum. Congrats on losing weight that is a great accomplishment!

Alecia

Welcome, Christine. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum as much as I have. I'm looking forward to learning a bit more about shopping in Canada. It's interesting to hear about the style trials, frustrations, and successes across time zones and borders.

Thanks again for the warm welcome everyone.

Susan, Laura & Dani- I also feel a kinship with moms of all boys. Mine are still young (the oldest is almost 9) so we don't have a huge food bill yet, and no holes in the wall either. I'm sure it will come though. I'm really lucky that all 3 of mine get along really well, and the oldest 2 are each other's best friends.

Alecia - isn't it interesting how some things about shopping in different countries are exactly the same, and others are so different. Personally, I blame my fitting woes on my body shape - waist smaller size than hips/thighs, broad shoulders & long arms. I think there are just TOO many shapes a woman's body can come in for manufacturers to cover all the basis, kwim?

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