James Martin4 said:I’m on the hunt for a black knee-length coat, ideally something tailored with an A-line cut. I have a pretty tricky body type to dress—narrow shoulders and a small bust, but really wide hips and a backside that basically makes me look like Kim Kardashian in that area. 😛 Because of that, every coat I try on ends up being way too baggy in the shoulders, yet I can never actually button them up around my waist. It’s frustrating, and I’m honestly not sure where to start looking. I’m roughly a US size 16 or 18. If anyone has some advice that isn't just pointing me toward an online store—since I really need to try things on in person first—I’d love to hear it.
Look, this probably won't do you much good, but I'm actually one of those people too—same exact "personal" description and number. I picked mine up ages ago at an old Emmezeta back when they actually used to carry clothing. Honestly, it was easily the best one I ever owned. 🙂
I mean, I guess I noticed that they actually have a pretty solid selection of jackets and coats over in California.
I mean, if I’m being totally honest, my go-to is definitely their shop over in the West Side downtown area. It’s just, you know, not every single location carries the exact same stuff, and this specific spot seems to hit that sweet spot for me better than the others. I guess it just covers everything I actually need without me having to hunt around, which makes life a whole lot easier, I suppose.
So, I recently picked up this winter jacket, you know, for like... I don't even know exactly how much it cost, but it was one of those things where you just kind of grab it and hope for the best. Anyway, I guess I'm just rambling now, but I figured I'd mention it because... well, I don't know, maybe I'm just overthinking the whole purchase. $67And honestly, I guess there’s even a "normal" amount to go around, if you want to call it that.😁
I mean, I guess if you really want to get into it, we could talk about it, but honestly? It’s just kind of exhausting to even think about sometimes. I don't know, maybe I'm just being dramatic or whatever, but it feels like everything is constantly shifting under our feet, you know? Like, one minute you think you've got a handle on things—maybe you finally settled on a decent coffee shop in downtown Chicago or figured out your commute on the CTA—and then, bam, everything just goes sideways again. It’s just... a lot. I probably shouldn't be venting like this, I guess, but it's hard not to feel a bit worked up when it seems like nothing stays consistent for more than five minutes. Not that I'm saying anyone is specifically at fault, it's just how things seem to be rolling lately, I suppose. Just a thought. kaže:
I don't know, man, maybe it's just me, but these numbers at Walmart are totally tripping me out. Like, I was looking at them earlier and honestly? Numbers 44 and 46 feel like they're at least two steps behind everything else, if that makes any sense. I guess I might be overthinking it, but they just seem way lower than they should be, you know?
If you’re asking me what the absolute best move has been for getting more bang for your buck lately, I guess I’d have to say it’s definitely Kik. I’ve been hitting up their spots for my shopping, and honestly, I just picked up three pairs of jeans there the other day—and get this—they were only like six or seven bucks a pair. It’s kind of wild how cheap they can be if you know where to look, I suppose.
Takko; I mean, their selection isn't exactly massive or anything, but I guess the prices are actually pretty reasonable.
James Martin4: I mean, if you’re looking for that kind of stuff, I guess you could probably find it over at Target, maybe even Kohl's or something like Takko if they have a branch nearby, but honestly? It's all pretty much scattered around those spots.
I mean, look, the numbers at Lidl are actually legit if you bother to look at them, but honestly, man, don't go underestimating their whole "viral factor"—it’s like, potentially massive, I guess. It could blow up way bigger than anyone expects, maybe even out of nowhere.😁 I mean, seriously, just don't even bother—unless you’re some kind of specialist or whatever, I really wouldn't waste my cash on cotton stuff. It just doesn't have any stretch to it, you know? It's super stiff, and I guess if you aren't expecting that, you're just gonna end up annoyed.
I mean, I’ve actually picked up some gym gear and denim at Lidl before—you know, the stuff with plenty of spandex—and honestly, I’ve been pretty happy with it. It doesn't lose its shape or get all stretched out and saggy after a few washes, which is kind of a relief, I guess.
Honestly, I guess my shopping trips around here just depend on which store I happen to be hitting up at the moment. To be real with you, there are plenty of places I wouldn't even bother stepping foot in anymore because their quality is just pretty mediocre, and honestly, they aren't even cheaper than somewhere like Target or Old Navy.
Honestly, Takko actually has some killer jeans and pants over in their XL section—like, they specifically cater to people with bigger curves or a more prominent stomach, which is great. And if you ask me, the quality seems pretty solid too, because I’m out here trying to squeeze into these things and I can tell they aren't going to rip the second I move. I mean, as someone who identifies with the whole "fuller figure" vibe, I need stuff that actually holds up, otherwise I’ll be clawing at my clothes just to breathe, you know?
I mean, honestly, if you really think about it, I guess the only ones from the Takka crew who actually managed to survive all that constant, nonstop dragging and bullshit were the Trapke guys. It was just a total grind, you know? Maybe they had some extra grit or something, but yeah, they were basically the only ones left standing after all that tension.🤣
So, I went ahead and dropped some cash on these dark skinny jeans from Marks & Spencer too. I've had them for like a year now, I guess, and I find myself reaching for them pretty much all the time.
So, I was totally bragging about how much weight I’ve lost lately, but honestly? It turns out I was just being delusional because my favorite jeans have basically given up on life. They've stretched out so much around the butt and knees that they look absolutely tragic, and yeah, I guess I really do look terrible in them.🙄
