In Between

I'm in between sizes. I've noticed especially with my swim suits...size 18 is too big and 16 is too small...just barely. It would be nice to have something that fits since I'm in the pool doing water aerobics three times a week. I'm hoping that it won't be too long until the 16 fits. I use both sizes - just not sure it's actually working.
I've noticed a difference with clothes as well. The sizes I used to get are a bit too big now. I even grabbed a pair of capris out of the D.I. bag before we took it over. Nice to have something 'new'. I'll need to start downsizing a little. There are times I'll still do the same size. It's just that I know it'll fit now. There will be other times that I'll do a size smaller than what I've been doing. The time that I felt most fit during my adult years was when I did a size 10 jeans and a medium size shirt. I don't think I'll get back to that again - but, I'm glad I'm getting closer. I feel stronger and have more energy. So, that's good.

Dress Shopping

I was looking at this dress to purchase as a possible option for an event and to wear throughout the summer. I wear dresses and skirts all year long - and even more so during warmer months. I have been needing to get something that doesn't look quite so warn out to wear to church. It's just time.:} So, I was hoping it would work for the event - but, thought that even if I needed to figure something else out for that at least I would have this an a viable option to where this summer. I had made the decision to purchase. I selected my size and just like that 2/3 of my options were gone - including the dress that I was hoping to buy. I don't know why I didn't put the size in before. I've had this experience with previous purchases. It occurred to me...again...that if you're overweight...your options are limited. I don't know why the same things can't be made a little bigger in all of the styles - but, to all of the sudden go from over forty options to just fourteen (yes, I counted) options...it bothered me a little bit. The one I wanted was gone. As you can guess, the smaller the size, the more options there were available. I feel like this is something that happens pretty often. It can be in a store...it can be online...doesn't matter...there are fewer options for those of us who wear bigger sizes. It certainly doesn't help us look great when there are times we feel like we need to wear something we like but don't necessarily love...something that fits okay...but, not quite right...something that will pass for the occasion...but, not something we feel good in because it wasn't our first and favorite choice. It's a thing.

It's also a thing that now I have to start all over. I have other things to do with my time and emotional energy.

(I know the link above doesn't show the specific dress I was looking at...if you do go there...it's one called 'Blue A-15'.)