I have to say shopping is often frustrating for me when I am searching for something specific. Things are often very limited for plus sizes so I often rant about how it is discrimination - for example why can't I find a hat that fits well? Because the hat industry discriminates against big headed people. I mean really, why should hats be made for tiny heads? They can always get their hat adjusted, or maybe layer their hats. It's ludicrous. Why do the plus size stores ALWAYS sell horizontal striped shirts? They are essentially forcing fat girls to look even fatter. They should be ashamed of themselves. The past few months though it has been all about finding a waterproof rain jacket. Now to be fair there are a variety of options if you're willing to actually get wet - water-resistant, or water repellent, or just regular coats are available aplenty. But, why on earth can't they make a 100% waterproof jacket for fat girls? Why should only skinny people get to stay dry? It's like they are trying to keep fat people inside so they can't be seen. I could get a man's jacket but I don't want to look like a man, I deserve a proper waterproof jacket made for a woman DAMN IT! I went to one store to try on their extra large and I could not even do it up. An extra large in Van is like a medium really (or so I told myself). Lame ass. I went to another outdoor store and they had jackets everywhere but only a handful of small sized waterproof jackets. What's up with that? I finally ordered on line from Land's End. They had large sizes, it was waterproof, had a hood, and was cheaper than the jacket I could not do up even with the duty. I just got it today and it's actually big, I suppose it's because it's sized properly. But, it allows me to wear a fleece or other layers when it gets colder here. There are 6 pockets, perfect for poop bags, cell phone, keys, etc. It's beautiful. I am so happy. I will order from them again for sure. They do have longer waterproof coats but they are made for cold weather and I am not sure if that will work for me here. However, some of their other clothes are really nice.
On another positive shopping note I finally found cords. I had wandered into the tall section (not plus sizes) at Reitmans and noticed they had cords so I tried them on and they fit perfectly though need to be hemmed. Sometimes stuff just works out eventually. And I am going to look awesome and stay dry in my jacket and cords even though I am fat. So take that!
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