I woke up to a realization a couple weeks ago. Almost none of my clothes fit properly anymore. All my dresses, my tops, skirts, everything really hangs off my body.
I dug into my closet, to the very back and found a few older tops, from years ago. But this isn't exactly a negative.
I was on a birth control for nearly ten years. That’s almost 8 more than is recommended for that particular method. Which I was not informed of by my charming ex-doctor or their staff.
Instead I was subjected to a fun list of side effects including significant weight gain. I got off it last November and in less than a year I’ve lost half the weight.
I made no changes to diet, and only recently began a light exercise routine. The vindication of showing that to the doctors who spent years pushing calorie counting and apps like weight watchers and telling me to “eat healthier”.
But back to my original problem. What’s a Lady to do with half a wardrobe?
Well, to start I’ll be altering what I can, I have a rather established style I am not inclined to change, so alterations are the way to go. For most of my dresses and skirts I can wear a corset over them to enforce a bit of shape with my outfit.
As for the tops that do fit? Well is there anything more comfortable than a pair of well worn jeans? Say the type my partner wears? It’s been a good 7 years since I was able to wear his clothes aside from hoodies. Imagine how happy I was to find his jeans so loose and comfy on me.
He won’t be getting these back any time soon.