Me: I want to post more outfits this year
Also me: geeez you posted an outfit just the other week the fuck, relax.
[10 years later]
[10 years later]
There are currently two things I feel are true for me when it comes to clothes ATM: I keep saying the same thing and all my A/W dreams are coming true. Last year, I did a vibes post for how I wanted to dress and the clothes that would get me there. There were burgundys, burnt oranges and loads of ribbed. I didn't think I would be able to find many of the items on the list. And I didn't. Until, suddenly, things just started finding me.
Thrifted shirt and vest, Mr P skirt, Jet shoes
This skirt found me in Mr Price during their January sale. A week or so later, a fatigue shirt (it's actually a vest) dress found me at Jet. There were (VELVETY) burgundy pumps so good -- until the rain got to them -- that the R40.00 felt like a steal. It was a steal. There's even a handbag in the mix! It's a shade of brown, fake leather and it has a clasp and everything. I know I said I wasn't looking for a handbag but isn't that just how love goes?
The other thing I keep thinking about is that it seems I'm always saying the same thing. I spend months without going into Mr Price because it doesn't feel right to give them my money when they implicitly refuse to make clothes for fat people. Then when I go, I find a skirt with an elasticated band like the one I'm wearing here. Or this one, which was a size 14 and gets uncomfortable after a long day. Or I learn that their tops fit me and that I can squeeze into their trousers.
The squeezing upsets me. Feeling relieved and that "at least" when one ugly thing -- not in your size -- fits you in a store. And what about those who go from store to store and find nothing? And we are not even at the stage of asking for styling, well-made pieces. Just a foot in the door...
It's tiring. Should I do an update on my A/W mood post?
I know shopping is a frustrating process for you, but this steal is bomb! I love the color and I just feel like it looks va-va-voom on you which I love. I hate how much of a struggle it is for you to find clothing that doesn't squeeze you or make you uncomfortable after a while. Do you experience the same issues when shopping online? I know that the clothing industry has a lot of work to do with being more inclusive as far as the sizes they provide and even the look of certain "plus size" items. I know Zendaya recently came out with a line that is pretty bomb and has clothing for all sizes. You should look into that. I'm sure you'll find something that fits your A/W moodboard too.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I hate shopping in general lol. Somehow I'd rather spend money on food and regret not buying that outfit I wanted later. That's a cycle I've been repeating for years. I need to break out of it.
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Girl, that exchange rate, those import duties! I've been putting things in carts and clicking "save for late" since about 2013. I did it again for the first time in months this week and -- what with them now using paypal -- I might finally do it. I saw Zendaya's line, it's very cute and I likely would be on the lower end of the size chart there but I also saw valid criticism of it: more sizes pls.
DeleteThank you for reading and commenting. Yes, shopping is terrible. x