u/neshmesh

Got top surgery April 28, previously was 30J (humongous). I don't have to tell you how frustrating it was to have J cups (J for Jugs of Giants), and I couldn't even dream of fairy dresses. Today, I fit in this strapless (!!!!) size M gown I found at Goodwill.... I couldn't believe it. My body in a gown???

Now, get this: I found it the day before my 5th wedding anniversary. On my wedding day, I was braless with saggy breasts in a shapeless dress because it was Covid and I could only buy bras at a bra fitting studio. And for our anniversary, 5 years after, I get to show up like a blooming iris. My spouse also was amazing during my recovery, stripped my drains, fed me, and kept track of my meds, so this is a reward for both of us.

The top portion of the gown fits surprisingly well despite my lack of any boobage. The frills kinda make me look like I have A/B cups, which is fine with me! Honestly, how normal my body looks boobless was a huge surprise. Several people I knew didn't even notice I don't have them anymore. Anyway.... Got a big scoop of body euphoria today and wanted to share with people who understand it best.

This dress I snagged for 29.99 was a perfect fit. Except it wouldn't have been just a month ago... This was my first thrift outing since my radical breast reduction (a mastectomy), and with my previous J cup I could never dream of strapless fairy dresses! The euphoria I felt seeing myself in this dress is impossible to describe. And I found it 1 day before our 5th wedding anniversary!!!

P.S. the Venetian mask is a score from the same day — 6.99, from Venice, marked Karta ruga

This wonderful comb cloud dissipated a minute after this photo was taken from E 14th. Looked like the sun was flirting with me, peeking through the droopy lashes nested in a halo. In the corner of the sky, more cloud crescents floated into the horizon.

I had debated taking a walk to Skinner after the movies but decided to head home — I can only imagine what the sky looked like from high up there

Edit to update: I went back and bought it (10 bucks). Good job y'all

Rethinking passing up on this Dougie blazer at a local charity thrift. This post is sponsored by my second morning coffee I'm currently enjoying