The Un-Girly-Girl

So I have an event that I'll be attending later this week and the establishment where I'm going has a strict dress code. For women, the acceptable attire is either a cocktail dress or pant suit with matching jacket. I had neither which meant...you guessed it...I had to go shopping. YUCK!

For as long as I can remember, I have NEVER liked shopping. Not as a child. Not as a teenager. And most certainly not as an adult. I don't have time to shop. I don't like trying things on. And MY style is never found on any rack.

So, as usual, I have waited until just about the last minute to get something to wear to this event. I'm still too big for a cocktail dress, so that option was instantly ruled out. Therefore, "plan pant suit" is what I had to go with.

Now I'm concerned that what I bought may be too casual. The dress code didn't really state WHAT the pant suit should look like, only that it had to have a matching jacket, which mine does.

The pants and jacket are beige and the top is coral. Looked great on the display, so I went with it. I already have shoes and just need to get some accessories tomorrow to finish the look.

Anyway...I posted on FB about how I detest shopping for clothes and much to my surprise, I was actually in the majority. Who knew?

Will I ever get over my ill feelings toward shopping for clothes? Maybe.

Do I dislike shopping because the selection for plus sized women is pretty slim? Partly.

Would I enjoy shopping more if I were a smaller size? Possibly.

But for right now...it is what it is and I simply don't like it.

Now the ONE thing that I will be OVERJOYED to shop for is a WEDDING DRESS! I wait in grand anticipation for the day when I will get to go shop for the "dress of all dresses". And I can tell you this much...you won't hear ONE complaint out of this chick when that day comes. That's a PROMISE!

How 'bout you?

Let the DIALOGUE begin: Do you dislike shopping for clothes as much as I do? If so, why?

Talk to me!

Til next time...