Thank you, Angie! And my first WIW!

I am so happy! I went shopping today, and I bought NOTHING! I have you to thank, Angie. I know that sounds strange, but it's true.

I tried on a pair of jeans, and they fit, which is a miracle since I need a 36-inch inseam. In the past, I would have bought them simply because they fit, worn them for a while, and then relegated them to the back of the closet or the Goodwill pile when I finally could fool myself no longer.

This time in the change room, I thought about the jeans long and hard, and I realised that although they fit, there were just too many things wrong with them: bad, cheap material that was already stretching out of shape, strange pocket design, wrong rise, and terrible distressing.

There were also some shirts I left behind too because, although cute, they weren't 10s. Life is too short to not wear a 10!! I truly believe you and your site have given me the confidence to finally see that. Thank you, Angie.

I added a WIW today too because who doesn't love pictures!

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15 years ago

tarzy

Veteran

Good for you! That's a real turning point! Once you realize the difference, it's hard to go back.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Good for you, Jennifer! That's a sweet arty outfit

rae

Ah, that patience thing is hard to learn, but so rewarding! Thanks for the pic! I like the sheer top over the stripes.

Queen Mum

I agree-- life is too short to wear anything less than 10's! So glad you had such a successful failed shopping trip

Love your outfit!

Polly (thunalata)

Oh yes! Good for you! I reached that point only recently, so you're way ahead of me! - I actually had hardly shopped for 10 years (!) so had a lot of catching up to do, but now have reached the stage where I only want the best. It's great having Angie demonstrate holding out for the right thing.

san

Thank you for sharing. I feel the same way about myself after discovering YLF.

Zoe B.

Active Member

Great story. I used to feel bad if I couldn't find clothes that fit or I didn't like the material, now I realize it's part of the process of being a discerning shopper. Cool outfit too -- love the sheer top over the stripes.

Debora

Jennifer, congratulations on your first WIW and welcome! Love your outfit, and it's great to hear how much YLF is changing your life.

Beth

Cool layering, Jennifer! And congrats on your first WIW and the beginnings of a style evolution.:)

Ah yes, I don't get disappointed anymore if I come home empty handed from a shopping trip; I know that I'm shopping wisely.

Like the others, I like how the stripes show through the top layer. Great outfit! Look forward to seeing more of your style. Welcome!

CocoLion

Love your WIW picture! Just my style. Jennifer, I am still in awe of the fact that you require a 36" inseam... I require a tailor to hem those long inseams! I am 5'4" so am in complete envy of anyone with your "problem."

Lynne

Jennifer, what a cool insight! well done. I can't wait to see more of your WIWs.

Denise, you look way taller than 5'4" - especially in your lovely 7FAMKs.

Ornella

Wow, Jennifer, this could have been me writing about 36-inch inseam and buying clothes just because it fitted. I think 30% of my posts contain reference of some sort to that way of thinking - and I am happy to say, the old way.

You are spot on with "Life is too short to not wear a 10!!" There's no way to think differently once YLF infiltrates our lives, is there

Welcome.

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