4. Wear Designer Clothing

Recently, I won a contest for 2 free VIP tickets to the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash Sample Sale. I decided to enter the contest for two reasons:

1. The awesome free swag that comes at these events
2. Attending the event would be an opportunity to research What  Skinny People Do Observation No. 4: Wear designer clothing.

One of the “perks” of being physically fit is being able to wear designer labels off the rack!  I can’t wait to walk into Nordstorm and pick a pair of Joe jeans off the rack.

Although I am aware that some brands such as 7 for all mankind (in Lane Byrant stores only) and Dereon cater to full figured women, there are several brands that do not! I can recall countless showing trips were I have walked into the fitting room with a fabulous pair of jeans only to have them come to a complete and embarrassing halt at my thighs! Ugh!

But soon my time will come. And yes I will blog about it!

As for the sample sale, I was pleasantly surprised to see that some designers carried extra large tops and dresses, even though I didn’t come across any plus size clothing. There were plenty of accessories, cosmetics, shoes, an excellent D.J., and free liquor so overall the event was a success!

There was a time when I would have been offended by the exclusion of clothes in my size at events like these. But I am not so easily slighted any more. I take it as motivation to improve my figure and my health. If it is discrimination, I am sure organizations like the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) will take up the cause soon enough.

Until then I will continue to urge all Americans to take responsibility for their waistlines and not displace their disappointment with themselves onto designers. And yes, next year I will be able to pick me up a pair of size 10 jeans from the sample sale…stay tuned for change!

What is the 1^st thing you plan to buy in your new size? Have you already lost weight? Tell me about your new favorite outfit!