I've just recently realized that just because I like something does not mean that I can wear it! For me, most often the issue is one of size. I find myself between sizes a lot, so I'm usually buying something that's either a little too tight or a little too loose. I've finally come to the realization that neither is going to work! Even if I force myself to wear ill-fitting clothes that I love on the rack (because that's how I do), I still won't feel great about myself.

For those of you who saw it, I had to return the red trench coat I bought last week for just this reason. The shoulders were too tight in a small, and the whole coat was too large in a medium. Right now, I'm wearing a shoe that I've been hoping and praying would stretch out, but it hasn't so my little feet are suffering. They were cheap, but I still wasted $35 if I'm not gonna wear them!

Thanks, YLF, for helping me come to my senses!