I have a love-hate relationship with shopping. Don't get me wrong - there's no better feeling than finding something that is not only ridiculously sexy, but that you're ninety-five percent sure will make you feel like you're on the runway. That is, until the overly crowded dressing room comes into the picture and you realize that being trendy has a major price.
1. Wiggling into Skinny Jeans
"Alright ovaries, no pain, no gain."
2. Sneaking Grainy Pictures of Your Outfit
"I can't tell if this dress makes my butt look fat or if it's just this sketchy lighting."
3. Testing out Something New That Could Be a Hit or Miss
With any luck, that midi skirt just may end up being your greatest purchase yet. "Fashion gods, please don't fail me now."
4. After You Realize Your Bestie is Next Door
"Come in here, quick! Is my panty line showing?"
5. You Debate Getting That Really Cute Top in Different Sizes but Back out Last Minute
30 minutes later and your zipper is still stuck. "Welcome to hell on earth."
6. When You Throw on the One Shirt You *Really* Wanted...and It Fits!
"I'd like to thank all of my fans for this incredible moment."
7. After Trying on Ten Different Things, but Only Leaving with One
...And it's your least favorite. "Well, those are three hours of my life I'm never getting back."
8. Or when You Enter into an Alternate Universe and Everything Fits
"Man, I really do have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyoncé."
9. How You Feel when You Finally Leave the Sweaty Dressing Room
Truer words have never been spoken.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do we always feel so critical of ourselves in dressing rooms?
- It's like the mirrors have some kind of magic, right? We tend to be our harshest critics, and with those bright lights, every tiny thing stands out. It's just about being human!
- Do others also feel like their clothing size is different every time they try something on?
- Oh, absolutely! Each brand and style fits differently, and it can be so confusing. One day you're a size 6, the next day you're a 10, and it's perfectly normal.
- Why do some clothes look so different in the dressing room than they do at home?
- Lighting and mirrors can really change how clothes look. Plus, when you get home, you're more relaxed, which can affect how you feel about the fit.
- Is it normal to have doubts about buying something when you're in the dressing room?
- Definitely! Second-guessing is part of the process. Sometimes you just need to step back, think it through, and see if you truly love it.
- Why do I sometimes feel like the clothes don't look as good on me as they do on the mannequin?
- Mannequins are designed to be the 'ideal' shape for display, but nobody looks like that in real life. You're unique, and that's what makes you truly beautiful!