a little help, please.

I had some reward money for being a customer at a store. I had to use it by today so last night we loaded up the troops so that I could go get some shirts that fit. A year ago, I cleanced my closet of stuff that was worn out or showed too much if I wore it. With that being said, I needed shirts.

I know I have gotten older but has fashion really changed that much? I am beginning to wonder if since the clothes are made in Asian countries are they measuring Asian ladies for fit? I have seen those ladies and they would be the first to say that WE ARE DIFFERENT! I will just call myself a typical, healthy American (I so need to get a post up on this topic while in Vnam.)

Due to my disappointment in fashion, I have develped a shirt test. I put it on and bend over in front of the dressing room mirror-if stuff is visible, the shirt is out!
The other test is to reach. If you can see that evidence of my last pregnancy (or 3!) when I reach up or what the back of pants hold, then that shirt is out. I do not have an office job. I work with children so I reach and bend a lot. I also run, jump, carry...the list goes on. Honestly, I don't know how anyone can wear those shirts!

I took several shirts to the dressing room and only one came close to passing the test but I did not even like it. So needless to say, Miss B. got some new shirts last night! A babydoll style fits perfectly around her round, milk tummy. Now, wonder if I can get some of those in adult sizes?

Comments

buckandbev said…
If you can, check to see if they have XXXL long for well kept guy?
April 20, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Teri said…
I never thought of them using Asian ladies measurements, but you could be right. I find I've moved up a size,and truly, I have NOT gained weight. I may need to come visit again and put that sewing machine to use!
April 22, 2010 at 5:44 AM
Carolyn G. said…
Melanie, I do love your blog! A very lively conversation with readers, blending your personality, your love for Jesus, and your family, and God's bigger, and growing, family. Thanks!
April 29, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

HELP!!!

Image
I need your help BLOG friends!!! Please send scripture you cling to and pass on to others in the most difficult of times. My friend, is facing a mountain! I will post later what God has laid on my heart for this family. Here is what I have so far.... Jeremiah 29:11 Romans 8:28 Psalms 37:5-6 Proverbs 3:5-6 Joshua 1:9 Isaiah 26:12 Can't wait to hear what God has laid on your heart for "Mam."
Read more

Kinsmen Redeemer

Image
Ruth and Boaz are my favorite biblical love story! Have you read it? It is 4 Chapters of love in the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. Her is my version in a nut shell-hopefully just enough to get you reading! Husband dies. She stays with Mother-in-Love. Return to MIL's homeland. Ruth goes to Boaz's fields. Picks up left over grain. Boaz ask workers to leave grain. Boaz is Ruth's kinsmen redeemer. Lays at his feet. He protect her honor. Learns another to be kinsmen redeemer. Talks to him. Happily ever after! Here is how this love story plays into my life! My mom had a less then a perfect home life. My grandmother eventually sent my mom to live with the Blake family (I love family names?) This family took my mom in as their own. They provided for her and shielded her from her painful childhood-or lack of. She moved in as a child and left a woman. Her cousin Ann (which is our Lydia's middle name) became her sister as well as a mother figure. Lucky for me, Ann married Mr.
Read more

Christmas Cards and "More Dezus"

Image
I am less then eager to take the nativities and Christmas tree down this year. I love hearing 2 year old Blake yell, "there Dezus(Jesus)" or "more Dezus" when she sees a nativity. When praying at night she will pray for "More Dezus" as if that is His name, but what a great prayer....praying for more Jesus and less us, in our lives. My friend read in Home Life magazine last year a cool idea she suggested I share with you. Instead of throwing Christmas cards away or taking them to the recycling center, put the cards in a basket and pull a card out each week to pray for that sender(s.) What a great idea!! If you sent us a card or put a card on a gift.....we will be praying for you this year! If we don't have enough cards to get through the year, we will repeat so you might get 2 weeks of prayer out of us! Hey, if you are glad Michele shared this idea-post a shout out to her! When we draw out a card, we will be praying that the sender knows Jesus as their
Read more