Clothing

Everyone knows how much I want to wear that sexy, red dress on my 45th birthday!  It's not even in a small size, but it's a great dress for accentuating a curvy figure.  And with 40 lbs off, my figure will definitely be beginning to take a more appealing form.  I'm looking forward to being able to dress in outfits that better reflect my personality and look more "put together" instead of just "put on".  It is true that how a woman is dressed will affect how she is perceived.  That, I'm sure, is just because of the confidence a woman projects when she "feels" like she's looking her best and expressing her own personal style.  It's like being comfortable in your own skin.  If you're wearing clothes that aren't YOUR style...then you won't feel like yourself.  You'll feel awkward and self-conscious (even if it's a beautiful outfit).  I'm looking forward to losing enough weight to be able to shop for clothes that really suit me (not just fit me).  I have a definite idea of what I'd like to wear.  I want to wear great little jackets and belts.  I want trendy shoes and purses.  I want color!  I want fitted (but not tight) clothes.  I want tops that aren't too short...or too long.  I want layers in the winter and bare arms in the summer.  I want to have fun choosing outfits.  I don't like having to wear a certain thing just because it fits and "goes with" something else I have that happens to look okay on me.  I want a huge wardrobe.  I don't have to have expensive clothes.  I just want I variety of pieces that I hand picked.  I can't wait to get out of the plus sizes so that I can start having fun with clothes.  In the meanwhile...I'm going to put more effort into the way I dress so that I can look and feel the best I can...at the size I am today.  I need the self-esteem boost.  It's up to me to create that feeling of confidence.  I know dressing is only part of that...but I think it's the direction I need to point my feet in for the next step in this journey.