#521 ·
My waist measures around 48 to 50 inches, and from my chest up, I’m looking at about 46 to 48.
I was wandering around the Westgate Mall today, on a desperate hunt for some basic, professional black trousers. Honestly? It was a disaster. I hit up C&A, but the quality is just pathetic—whatever size they claim is mine ends up being way too high-waisted and the legs are ridiculously short. Then there’s H&M, where the stuff they’re stocking is so low-grade I wouldn't even use it to wipe down my baseboards. When the sales clerk tried to point me toward their "premium" section—which was basically just three lonely shelves—I couldn't help but laugh in her face, Krpe. There isn't a single thing there I'd wear, even in a crisis. It’s honestly tragic; it’s nothing like the H&M stores you find back in Germany. Just total junk.
I found these gorgeous, elegant black trousers over at Target—size 20, absolute top-tier quality—but man, they are costing me an arm and a leg. $167I didn't end up grabbing them because, honestly, it just felt like a bit much. Still, I really need to pick up a few more things—maybe a couple of tunics or shirts, and potentially some light layers to throw over them. Plus, I’ve got the whole ordeal of shopping for a winter jacket ahead of me, which I'm definitely not looking forward to.
Finally solved my jeans crisis while traveling through the States! Turns out, the C&A here is a completely different beast compared to what we have back home. They actually carry a Clockhouse collection—you know, that trendy stuff for younger crowds—but they actually stock them in XL. I managed to snag two pairs of bootcut jeans, which is exactly what I look for. One pair leans a little more towards a flare cut, which feels slightly off to me, so I might just take them to a tailor to get the bottoms tapered down. They’re soft, super comfortable, and most importantly, the rise is high enough that my butt doesn't peek out, yet they aren't gaping at the waist—which is exactly how real denim should fit. Since I've got that hourglass figure—big bust and hips, tiny waist—it’s usually a nightmare to find anything that actually stays put. Honestly, I don't think I could ever find decent jeans like these back home; the quality is just way too basic over there.
I haven’t bought anything from a catalog or online yet. I much prefer being able to actually try stuff on and see how I look in the mirror with it on.
I was wandering around the Westgate Mall today, on a desperate hunt for some basic, professional black trousers. Honestly? It was a disaster. I hit up C&A, but the quality is just pathetic—whatever size they claim is mine ends up being way too high-waisted and the legs are ridiculously short. Then there’s H&M, where the stuff they’re stocking is so low-grade I wouldn't even use it to wipe down my baseboards. When the sales clerk tried to point me toward their "premium" section—which was basically just three lonely shelves—I couldn't help but laugh in her face, Krpe. There isn't a single thing there I'd wear, even in a crisis. It’s honestly tragic; it’s nothing like the H&M stores you find back in Germany. Just total junk.
I found these gorgeous, elegant black trousers over at Target—size 20, absolute top-tier quality—but man, they are costing me an arm and a leg. $167I didn't end up grabbing them because, honestly, it just felt like a bit much. Still, I really need to pick up a few more things—maybe a couple of tunics or shirts, and potentially some light layers to throw over them. Plus, I’ve got the whole ordeal of shopping for a winter jacket ahead of me, which I'm definitely not looking forward to.
Finally solved my jeans crisis while traveling through the States! Turns out, the C&A here is a completely different beast compared to what we have back home. They actually carry a Clockhouse collection—you know, that trendy stuff for younger crowds—but they actually stock them in XL. I managed to snag two pairs of bootcut jeans, which is exactly what I look for. One pair leans a little more towards a flare cut, which feels slightly off to me, so I might just take them to a tailor to get the bottoms tapered down. They’re soft, super comfortable, and most importantly, the rise is high enough that my butt doesn't peek out, yet they aren't gaping at the waist—which is exactly how real denim should fit. Since I've got that hourglass figure—big bust and hips, tiny waist—it’s usually a nightmare to find anything that actually stays put. Honestly, I don't think I could ever find decent jeans like these back home; the quality is just way too basic over there.
I haven’t bought anything from a catalog or online yet. I much prefer being able to actually try stuff on and see how I look in the mirror with it on.
