recently, I discovered that I'm not really a size 8 anymore in pants and skirts - I'm closer to a 4/6. While most people, I'm sure, would be happy about that, I've spent the past 4+ years building a wardrobe and developing patterns based on a body shape that hadn't changed for awhile. I discovered this change when making this skirt:
Don't worry, the decrease in size is not due to a diet, I was perfectly happy with the way I looked - I can only assume that grad school stress, not-super-great eating habits (cereal for dinner more than once in the past month, though I do try to make dinner at least 5 times a week), but it's probably mostly due to my increased exercising with cycling and rock climbing. I love biking to school - not so much the hill on the way home - and apparently cycling slims your hips, dramatically.
anyways, I'm slightly frustrated right now with how all my slacks fit - they all look at least a size or two too large - but I'm not sure I want to invest in many pieces in a smaller size, as I can't guarantee that I'll be this size forever :( Unintentionally, I think I've been wearing more skirts and dresses because of this change, but as I get more into lab work, I have to wear pants more often. I guess it was good that GAP changed all their jean sizing recently, as the new 8 fits more like a 6, but I don't like wearing jeans every day (ironic, seeing as I probably own a dozen + pairs). Maybe this calls for a trip to goodwill? I've found some great pants there in the past, maybe I'll get lucky once again. Pants are tricky to tailor around the hips, so I don't want to try to take my current slacks in.
and yes, I know this should totally be classified with #firstworldproblems...
