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Zoffiel
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8 years ago

Nothing to wear except for black pants and flat shoes. Arrrgh.

I don't want to go to my graduation ceremony. I've never gone any of my graduation ceremonies--a degree, two Diplomas, two Cert IV and two Cert III; I've always just had the paper work posted out.

I did a double Advanced Diploma while I was in treatment and, tomorrow, I'm supposed to turn up and get the piece of paper. In public. I bloody loathe crowds, waiting and artifice but, most of all, I hate the fact my bloated autopaused  body won't fit into any of my lovely stylish clothing. GGGAARRRGGGHH!

No amount of deep breaths, shape wear, orthopedic stockings or creative op shopping is going to get me into anything classic other than bloody black pants, a shapeless top and flat shoes. OMG, who would have thought my life would come to this?

Should I succumb to the ordinary or go seriously OTT ridiculous? I refuse to wear the 'deconstructed' clothing that is currently marketed to the fuller figure--who the hell is fooled by any of that?  Maybe looking like a footballer in drag is better than looking like a Sad Nanna?


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  • kmakm's avatar
    kmakm
    Member
    8 years ago
    Probably too late as well, but I've found a lateral move into different cultures can assist. Eg the Indian kurta is a stylish & forgiving garment. Never underestimate the power of basic black (Melbourne gal here!) and like @Primek says, a fabulous scarf/statement jewellery/cool glasses/hat/bag/boots/shoes can do a lot of fashion work for you. None of which is much use to you tonight. Forget about it now and see how you feel in the morning.
  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    8 years ago
    zoffiel I know someone else on the roller coaster ride who has just sold most of her old wardrobe of clothing to make way for the new..... just a thought .... 

    I want to say that your personality is big enough that no one will even notice what you are wearing you beautiful gorgeous soul 

    Put on what you are comfortable in and rock it Zoffiel like you rock the rest of life .... 

    Hugs 
    Soldiercrab

  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    8 years ago

    All of which is a 1st world problem and officially qualifies as a rant. Sigh.


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    Zoffiel
    Member
    8 years ago
    I'm in denial about layers. You should see my bedroom at the moment--thousands of dollars of doesn't fit. Sigh.
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    8 years ago
    Well it's probably too late but there really are some nice bigger clothing out there. I found slightly eccentric bohemian style suited me. It allowed camoflage layering which actually has fooled people in my case. But dress up the boring stuff with stylish jewelry or scarves if nit too hot. I found a use for all my scarves. Haha. Autograph have some beautiful clothes if you require a large 16.