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[Droopeydrawers]

I'm happy to say that so far this year I've managed to make a few necessary wardrobe changes apart from smaller sized which I'm pleased about I've also gone from cardies, that I can whip off or open pronto, to layers again with vest/t-shirts and snug long line jumpers again and I'm loving it.no more panicking with sweat attacks half choking myself trying to remove clothing as quick as I can regardless of where I am lol.the one thing I will say is if I'm feeling even remotely stressed about anything the sweats will try and creep back in but I now dismiss them and don't acknowledge them and move on to something to distract my thoughts and it's definitely helping.I still get my off days like every one but I've moved on well past what I was a year ago clutching at straws and googling my guts out.ive accepted now that I'm ageing and it's a necessary evil but I like the wisdom it brings with it.still no advances on the nookie front but who cares it doesent mean I adore him any less and there are other ways and means 😉meantime what I've been spending on meds and tests and consultants fees now goes on my newly acquired wardrobe and I'm in a happier zone and if I feel myself slipping back I have an under bed drawer heaving with my bought stockpiles of hrt but I've a feeling I won't be needing them.keep plodding away ladies you can make small improvements until things eventually find an acceptable level for you.😘DD

[JaneinPen]

Always lovely to hear positive news.  Well done D.D

[Droopeydrawers]

Thank you Herdwick hope you are well 😘DD

[Lanzalover]

Pleased to hear you are feeling good.

Lanzalover x

[Droopeydrawers]

Thanks 'LL getting ready to seek out that sun soon 😂😘DD

[Lanzalover]

It should be there as I certainly didn't bring it home 


Lanzalover x

[jaypo]

Happy for you DD 😊

[CLKD]

Well I think that companies have altered their sizing  as 2 pairs of jeans I've bought recently are TOO TIGHT  and I haven't put any weight on 

I love layering.  Pale t-shirt with long sleeves covered with something really bright: cardy, jacket, rain coat when necessary.  Bright socks of course 

[Krystal]

When the UK had a clothing manufacturing industry and clothes said Made in UK/England you could rely on clothes to fit according to the size on the label. These days clothes are made largely in the far east and I often think that the patterns used are based on the body shape of the people who live in that part of the world. Buying clothes these days is a challenging experience a size 10 in one shop can be a size up or down in another. From experience I now try before I buy, sometimes taking three sizes off the rail. In the past I have wasted money on clothes which do not fit and I hate returning things.

One thing to be said for today's fashion world is that as one gets older you are not expected to wear a pleated skirt and sensible shoes! Wear what you are happy to wear and what suits your lifestyle. Be happy clothing size is only a number. 
 

[Joaniepat]

I am EU size 38, which used to be UK size 12. In many high street stores EU38 is now labelled UK10. I believe this has been done so that some people can kid themselves they are a size smaller than they really are  . Try looking for your EU size and you should find it easier.
JP X

[Krystal]

If you think that's a problem my husband recently went to buy some underpants a simple thing you may think. The items in question were Danish XL and translated into EU size M.  So he either has to breathe in or hold them up with string!!!!!!!

[CLKD]

I can send you some orange string from the farm if you like - once the sheeps have eaten the bales out of it 

[jaypo]

Nice pair of braces?

[Krystal]

CKLD and Jaypo Thank you for your responses it made us both chuckle on this wet, dark and windy afternoon. 

[jaypo]

I'm sure your husband appreciates you telling all us women about his pants 😂