So I was hanging my winter coat a few weeks back recalling last winter. Last winter, I finally had to give in and buy a plus sized coat. I had no other option, we need a coat in NY winters and I couldn't wear an XL ski coat to work, just not right for a buttoned up accounting firm. It was definitely a low for me. I was always proud of that fact that I didn't have to shop in the 'Women's' section (not by much though!) So whenever I hung my coat up in the coat closet I tried to cover up the label so people wouldn't see that it said 18W. Mentally an 18 was very different than an 18W for me. I didn't want to go as far as cutting the label, that just screamed I'm ashamed, but really the impact was the same. I was hiding my size. I told myself, 'You don't look like a 16' (well really I was an 18 but people definitely weren't told that!)
This year, I hung my size 10 winter coat up with pride. Anyone can see that number, it's been hard earned! Wow what a difference a year makes! :)
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