rae-chizzle

so uhmmm.... a few things from me. 1. i am a plus size girl... so it's very easy for me to "adapt" something to wear because it fits... but it comes across as (a) being too tight or (b) shrinking... so, i've started buying shirts one and two sizes larger... now. being "plus size" i can't really do that at most places such as old navy and other commercial clothing stores that focus on the "size 18 and under" market... I ventured into Lane Bryant, and (although they are more expensive) I love that store! I thought it was an "old lady" store, (i'm 20) but i found some clothes that are marketed toward a younger group of plus size ladies. 2. as for dresses... Dress Barn has some really cute dresses, and from what I saw, most of them were under 60 dollars... and they had shrugs and jackets for those that want extra covering... 3. I learned this as a 12 year old youth... Head Shoulders Knees and Toes in the mirror... touch your head. does your shirt (or dress) rise up to make it show your stomach/does it go above the "modesty" line on your legs? touch your shoulders. when looking, can you see your armpits/bra/etc? kneel. by kneeling, you can see if the dress/shorts/etc is modest/knee length/etc... touch your toes. this checks to see if you can see down your shirt when bending over, also it can see if you have problems with the back of your shirt showing your back/underwear/etc... when i try on clothes, (assuming the dressing room is big enough, sometimes i use the handicapped one to have more room...) i do this, that way i can see before i purchase... hope this helps! -Rachel

i'm going to be a counselor! i am so stoked...