I have worked a part time job (in addition to my regular job) at Saks Fifth Ave for about 18 years. It astounds me that I have been there so long. I started as Christmas help one year and never left. The most I ever worked there was about 15-18 hours a week and I am down to one night at the moment. Things are very slow these days, but I am so glad to still be there even the one night. It is a great place to work and the store is like my second home. I work in the Men's department. So, I may not make much money there, especially these days, but I do have a phenomenal discount! Through the years I have collected some great pieces. (although not lately. . . these days I am into T.J. Maxx ) Anyway, I have always shopped in their Salon Z department. (14-24) Last night it was very slow and I was walking around the second floor looking at "regular" size women's clothes. I picked up a few size large tops, and a couple size 14 pants and can't fathom ever being back in those sizes someday. (I was literally standing in the middle of the floor holding up a pair of size 14 white jeans, and trying to picture my huge (ass) derriere in them.) I hate to put the cart before the horse so to speak, but it would be fun for a change, to be able to not exclusively shop in the "big girls" department!
I hear you! I've logged in some time at the Fifth Avenue Club (partly because I can't stand to try to find my size) and shopping at Salon Z (on-line mostly) and am really excited about being back in misses sizes. Just think -- before this time next year, you'll be there! WOW! Lots to look forward to.
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Linda--did you guys get a chance to decide on what you were going to do about the surgery? I have been thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteI was walking around target yesterday and thinking how much money I will spend when the normal sizes are for me...have mercy!
I am dying to be able to shop on the "normal" side of the store. It's on my list of things I think I'll cry over when it happens. :)
ReplyDeleteAmy~I am going to try and go for it while we still have insurance. We will be on Cobra for at least 18 months. I need to think more positively about the future, although it is hard to do when people's business are falling like flies around here. I do have an appt today with my PCP to see if she will sign off on me having the surgery earlier. Otherwise I am looking at the having surgery sometime in the fall in order to complete my 6 month insurance requirement.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to here that! I understand that with the economy crumbling around us...fears resulting from it are REAL and JUSTIFIED. I am just a go for it kind of girl and TRY to live by the mantra "dont put off your best life".
ReplyDeleteLinda - isn't it fun to dream! Keep working there to get the discount on all the new clothes you'll need!!!
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