Trying on summer clothes
I just tried on all the shorts, dresses, and swimsuits in my closet and dresser, and wow, I could cry with joy and relief. Things are fitting me now that haven’t fit since before COVID.
I teared up to find a favorite dress in the back of my closet that I didn’t remember I had kept. At once point, I got rid of most of my “old size” outfits, but I discovered a few favorite pieces, which are all from circa 2017-2018–a time in my life when I felt healthy and happy. Shortly thereafter I went through a bunch of family and health and work hardships, which led to Lexapro related weight gain.
That dress reminds me of a different version of myself. I was in love then. I was in control of my career. I feel more like that version of myself self every day.
This also reminds me how insane sizing is for women’s clothes!! I put back everything from a size 8-16 that still looks OK/is wearable. It’s so crazy.
What are you excited to wear this summer, friends?