Shopping like a girl
Posted by Zeb in Random on Nov 15th, 2009 | 10 commentsI’ve never really been a ‘girly girl.’ I’ve always struggled with the whole clothes, shoes, make-up thing, partly because of my weight and my upbringing. Makeup and high fashion is a no no in my culture.
So when I had to go shopping for corporate clothes, I knew I needed help.
On Wednesday after work, I bumped into my good friend Angela at the bus stop. We started chatting and she offered to come along with me. I’d pick her up from her place and we’d head over to Sylvia Park for a day of shopping.
The art of clothes shopping is an interesting one… I started yesterday completely clueless, but Angela’s advice, guidance and suggestions has left me with a better understanding of how to go about shopping for key pieces, shopping around and simply having the courage to try new things on.
First off all, nothing will look good without the proper underwear. So we got that sorted (I won’t go into detail for the male readers, sorry!)
Then we worked out my “style.” What sort of look would suit my body shape.
Here I thought I was a pear, but Angela confirms I am indeed an hourglass, and we both agreed that the classical look was best for me. Think, a toned down version of Dita Von Teese, Rita Hayworth or any one of these lovely ladies.
I am glad to know that once I do lose all my weight, I’ll look as hot!
By the time I got home, I had two fitted bras, 3 tops, a gorgeous jacket and a lovely pair of Mary Jane heels that with a bit of practice today, I will be able to wear tomorrow.
All thanks to the wonderful Angela. Without her I know I’d have probably come home feeling miserable, with a mish mash of clothes that probably wouldn’t suit me. Hell, she was so wonderful, there were others in some of those dressing rooms that thought she was a personal shopper/stylist!
Thankyou thankyou thankyou Angela, you don’t know how amazing a skill it is to be able to do what you do, but be constructive and helpful at the same time.
Although I think I am going to blame you if I do develop a shoe fetish. 
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It must be great to have a friend like that. I’m just as hopeless with clothes shopping. When I lose weight, I hope to go crazy!
You’ve been approved now luv :*
And I am very very lucky to have a friend in Angela. She is exactly what I needed because I too am completely hopeless. I still think I’ll need help, so hope the poor woman can handle being dragged around in future! XD
It’s amazing how different things are when you learn what look suits you. I spent years hating clothing shopping and hating clothes, and now am learning to like the new styles that my new body suits seeing as I’m no longer the skinny size 6 I was in my early twenties. I stil hate shopping, but it’s a less painful experience now I tend to know what suits me!
I once read that we should re-invent ourselves every few years and use the services of a stylist, to stop ourselves getting stuck in an image rut.
I poo pooed the idea, but you know, a lot of it makes sense now. Yes stylists are expensive, but if style/fashion doesn’t come naturally to us, we should get the help once in a while!
p.s. hello!
So glad you have found some clothes to suit, isn’t it a great feeling to know you look absolutely terrific in something, and with your lovely figure (don’t argue, it totally is!) I bet you look gorgeous. Mary Jane heels were my favourite type of shoes to wear when I worked, professional yet stylish looking and comfortable. Well done to you and Angela.
Zeb, I hate clothes shopping. Firstly because of my weight…secondly because its expensive, and thirdly they make clothes to fit size 2’s only….lol
Hey, hun!
Your very welcome! I loved the day, it was fun to hang out, look at clothes and have yummy hot chocolate and chocolates to finish off a very successful day.
Don’t worry, if I have the time, I am most happy to go shopping with you again.
I hate clothes shopping. It’s the one kind of shopping I despise the most. Strangely, I don’t mind shoe shopping though. I find fashion grossly overpriced.
Yay for people who know how to shop!! I suck at that sorta thing … I might have to steal her one day!!!!
*poke* Though I still do like those little heels you got when we went out to lunch! They’ll just have be go out shoes now
yay shopping!
glad you had a friend to help you out
i have problems shopping sometimes… i get overwhelmed with all the possibilities… and then start looking at the accessories… necklaces, earrings, scarves, belts and get completely frustrated and just leave *lol*
i’m never gonna be one of those put together girls who knows how a necklace or a scarf can dress up a simple blah blah blah…
just gimme my solid colored clothes that i can mix/match freely bc they are all black, grey, or red. *lol*