When it comes to clothing, I am not known for my sartorial splendor. I like to wear what I call my comfort pants. They feel good and give me a sense of confidence. I would wear them everyday if I could. Most of my comfort pants are cut off at the knee.
I probably have close to 50 T-shirts, most of which I either found or were given to me. I don't use the food storage method of dressing. I seldom rotate and replenish.
I have a public education so never wore a school uniform, except in college. I was in my ultimate comfort zone as an undergraduate. My sophomore year, I stumbled upon a pair of adult Cub Scout pants that were exactly my size. I found them at a thrift store and wore them almost daily. Just before I graduated, they finally fell apart. It was a sad day in my college career.
Another trip to the thrift store yielded a great pair of bowling shoes. They were comfortable and made me feel confident. I have never been one to wear my feelings on my sleeve, but for several semesters in college, I did wear my IQ on the back of my shoes. It was 9 1/2.
I was actually in the T-shirt printing business in college with my partner and roommate. I had all the seconds, misprints and rejects I ever wanted. When it got cold, I had a nice green v-neck sweater. I didn't like it much until I cut off the sleeves. It instantly became part of my college comfort uniform.
My kids are always asking me what I want for Christmas and my birthday. They never believe me when I tell them I want another pair of Cub Scout pants and some size 13 bowling shoes. My feet haven't grown, but my IQ has.
Why short change yourself? I've experienced your IQ throughout the years.
At a minimum…you're pushing size 14 1/2.