I love boots and I REALLY want a pair of knee high boots. I see them everywhere, in my Burning Man community and everyday in downtown San Francisco. But I am a funny girl, I actually get overwhelmed if I have on clothes that are too heavy or dense. So I am not sure knee high boots will even work for me or that I could wear them for an entire day.
You can wear boots year round in San Francisco because the average temperature is 64 degrees, thus they are a fashion basic. A couple of months ago I popped into my local Torrid store and they had boots that fit but they were huge in the ankle. I have fat calves, smallish ankles, bummer ;(.
So I kept looking, and then Jessica Kane posted a note about these British, wide calf boots. Let’s see, I want a low heel, knee high, small ankle, black, and their Duo Malmo seems to come pretty close, and has a squarish toe so that is a plus, but they are pricey at $220 US. They are gorgeous but the reviews indicate that they too may have wide ankles, but the bigger issue is that my husband and I have a deal at our house that I will not order boots by mail, because in the 20 years we have been together I have never been successful. I bet I have sent back 10 pairs of boots. And if I did have to return them I am sure it would be pricey, the site says…”Please note that the cost of returning goods to DUO is borne by you“.
So what do you think, should I give them a go, talk my husband into giving me a dispensation to order one more pair of boots by mail, or pass and just love the boots I have?…affinity
Jacket: 
I bought this Black Tiered Skirt from DKNY Jeans on sale in a size 26-28. The “Jeans” line appears to have one size larger than the DKNYC line, but it is actually about the same size, a very generous 4X, in my opinion. I think I am going to cut one tier off because it is a little long the way it is and it will have more flow and swish a layer shorter. I will put up a photo when I put together an outfit. And yes it is on sale…affinity
I bought a 5X jacket on Ebay from Treasure Trove Trading Post. I was going to my 44th Palm Springs High School reunion and of course I wanted something new. I received an email saying they did not have the jacket in stock but they would order it. I responded with the date that I needed it and my measurements. No problem, they replied, I would have it timely and I was their standard 5X.
On Fridays, like all of you, I dress a little more casually. This is one of my favorite outfits. It just feels like who I am.
Well, while on this Macy’s sale shopping binge I also tried a couple of Love Squared dresses, that although they were 3Xs, I did not realize that they were junior plus sizes, and unlikely to be generously cut. Neither of them even came close to fitting, I could not even get them on my size 4x body. But aren’t they fabulous, and if you are a 2x or 3x and like to be a little wild you should be on the lookout for them…affinity
On my Macy’s Shopping spree I fell in love with this dress I thought I would try a 3X, but I had not noticed it was a junior plus size, which as you know, usually run small. And yes it was a little too small for me as I am a pretty standard 4X, and the back was completely open, cute, but….. Had to return it and that made me very sad. But I may have to try another style (love the pink striped maxi), what do you think?..affinity
I am really attracted to leggings these days. Probably because I am wearing more skirts than I have in a long time. I don’t usually buy leggings at Torrid because their standard size 3/4 does not fit me, and up until recently, I thought that was the only size they made. But I fell in love with these striped lace leggings because they would look fabulous with one of my skirts. Guess What! The size 4 is WAY too big. So big that I am going to send them back and get a size 3. So if you have ever wanted to try Torrid Leggings and thought they would be too small this is the moment. Since I am a size 26-28 and the Size 4 is too big on me I bet that they would fit a Size 30-32. I know it is difficult to find fun trendy leggings in large sizes so this is the moment, before they go away. I am going to order 2 pairs right now.
I have noticed the poncho everywhere lately. In fashion blogs, on Project Runway and even on 24 Hour Catwalk. I have been wanting to check out 