I've gotten 3 boxes from Short Story...

I've gotten 3 boxes from Short Story, which is a company that sends clothes that fit petite, aka SHORT people. At 4 feet, 9 inches tall, the struggle is real. Almost everything I buy is too long, which results in me looking like a kid playing dress-up. I'm 43 years old and last week at the pet food store, one of the employees said "I hope Santa brings you something nice!" 😂😂😂 So yeah. I need the help. 🤷🏻

After losing almost 30 lbs this year, none of my pants fit. I looked so raggedy. I don't really consider myself to be a vain person, but it affected my confidence. It was also super uncomfortable hitching my pants up frequently. I don't use belts due to sensory issues, so I've had a pair of my pants zip-tied on the sides since August. 😂

(Side Note:  People really don't seem to love my genius ways of getting my clothes to stay on. This is reminiscent of the time I was taping a coat shut because the zipper was broken and a friend of a friend bought me a new one. I know I straight up looked homeless, and I was also much more broke back then - but I also really liked that coat, and yes I still have it. 😂)

Anyway, between Short Story, Halara, and a couple of pairs of Gap Curvy jeans, I've got petite pants now that fit. I feel so much better. Short Story has also sent me a few tops that I couldn't turn down. I have asked them in my next box to send some business casual tops and blazers. I'm excited to see what I get.

Since I'm looking for a job and doing a bunch of networking around here, I want to look nice in person. Unfortunately, I've never been into styling myself; I have always just thrown on whatever was comfortable. So I'm a whole mess, is what I'm saying. 😂 In the boxes, they send a pamphlet with pictures of the clothes on models and that really helps me determine if the garment is fitting me correctly. It's also helped me start judging how the clothes I already have are fitting. I've discovered that most of my shirts are WAYYY too long and not doing me any favors when I wear them. 😬

Today after I got my box and did some trying on, I didn't stop. I have gone through most of my closet trying on things to see if I can make them look nice. I really hate tucking shirts in, but I've found that tying the bottom of my button-down shirts shows my waist and has a nice effect. I can leave the knot showing or roll it under for a cleaner look. That works for me.

There are a bunch of shirts that I probably need to have hemmed. I'm getting rid of almost every pair of pants that isn't new because they are too long and just all-around too big since I lost weight. I think I'm going to hit a few consignment stores this week and see if I have anything they'll take. I would just donate it all, but I haven't worked since April and could use some money.

So yeah, I'm still a t-shirt and leggings girl at home, but I need to cultivate a more polished version of myself for a professional environment. I'm pretty smart and well-spoken, but damn, do I look like a mess most of the time. 😂 It's not doing me any favors, but with a petite clothing box to help me, I can do better. I'm excited for this growth. It's long overdue.