Alright, I'm taking the plunge.

I took these pics in my new straight leg jeans and a close fitting sport top (pinned in the back). Please excuse the mess outside the house (right now it's one big dig).

http://i348.photobucket.com/al....._2161a.jpg

Also, here are my measurements:
bust 33' (rib cage 28')
waist 27.5'
hips 37'

I've been using rules for both pears and hourglasses. My main challenge is a short torso and relatively wide hips, which makes fitting tops and jackets pretty difficult (what is cropped on most people is full length for me). I also have a question about my shoulder line and jackets, I'll probably ask about this in a separate thread.

One more question: I'm wearing my first pair of HE jeans: Citizens of Humanity, Ava (straight leg). I *really* like them, but I wonder if size 28 will stretch out too much (I know jeans shout fit more snug at first). Here's a side view pic: http://i348.photobucket.com/al....._2174a.jpg

Thanks, ladies!