Clothing

So I've been in a size medium - with the occasional small based on the cut - for a few months now and I feel very comfortable with my size and weight (for the first time since around the age of 12!). I'm planning a shopping excursion next week to pick up a new fall wardrobe.  At regular stores, not thrift stores!  

I'm not used to buying myself good clothing.  It has always been whatever is cheap and fits fairly well (because of course I never planned on staying any of those larger sizes long enough to justify spending good money).

What are some of your new favorite stores and brands? 

Talbots

Banana Republic

Nordstrom

J Jill

Soma (bras)

The Gap

I tend to shop at places that have rewards programs.  I also wait until they have crazy good sales.

Oh boy!  I'm excited for you! Now's your opportunity to buy yourself timeless foundation pieces that will last you for years and all of the super cute fall stuff is coming out now. No more pants destroyed by chub rub!  If you have a Nordstrom in your area, I believe they have personal shopping/stylist services. It might be worth having someone help you look for things you normally wouldn't try. 

Try on lots of things and get only the things you love that make you feel great!

Jen

I hAD A DREAM LAST NIGHT I WAS AT WORK SPORTING THIS SUPER COOL SUIT WITH A NICE SILER TIE. fELT GREAT IN MY DREAM AND CAN'T WAIT TO TRY TO FIND THIS.

ooohhhhh, I want to shop at Soma. Silly, but that is what I want more than anything else other than health related changes

When I was in a size XL I found a beautiful top by Soma in a thrift store for around $3.  It still had the $49 price tag on it.  I loved that top and was sad when it didn't fit anymore!

My favorite are online:  Modcloth (retro look) and Twice (resale)

Thanks for the suggestions gang!

Macys..I.N.C brand

NYandCo..

H&M

still shopping and will always shop

at Burlington coat factory and Marshall..I just love um!!