The Many, Myriad Sizes In Your Emotionally Manipulative Closet
LatestTrying on clothes recently, I found that the sizes of the garments varied. Widely. One shirt was a Large; another an XL, another an XXL. Pants ranged from 14 to 16 to 18 to 20. An informal poll of coworkers revealed that we all have a minimum of three different sizes in our wardrobes. What the hell?
It seems there are many factors at work:
Weight Gain/Loss
Having clothes you can’t — or don’t — wear because they’re too small or too large is a common problem, but it’s not always the issue. Still, feeling reluctant to get rid of items that don’t fit makes sense: You paid for them! You might even love that blouse or dress, and it’s hard to say goodbye to pieces we’re emotional about. And if you’re a yo-yo, weight-wise, you’ve got that little voice in the back of your head whispering, keep it, you might wear it again. And you know the voice might be right.
Bloating
For many women, there are wardrobe items that fit and look great except during that time of the month. The words “fat pants” do not accurately describe the giant muumuu or “boyfriend jeans” or infinite-stretch yoga pants you may choose during your time of need.