A doting friend of mine had been passed down a pair of denims. We are approximately the same size and shape, so I was interested to hear that she had been passed down this item, only to find that they do not fit her and she wanted me to try them for keeps.
Now the jeans themselves are quite good. Brand new (with tags on) classic brand, and would probably retail at about $150 dollars. And a steal at $10 from a local opp shop! The only problem is..they don't fit. I was mildly confused, as this is my size in panty wear, however, just because it's labelled at a particular size doesn't guarantee perfection to all women. Different shapes etc etc.
I was, however, determined to find this puzzling pants a home. After deliberating and sizing up my friends in my head (in a non-judgemental way..of course) as to who they would fit. I decided that going to a friend who is smaller than the jeans by a fair shot would hopefully solve my issue. I approach cautiously and gave plenty of warning about how these jeans, although asthetically pleasing, are causing grief amongst many people, but was still encouraging of that fact that we can win this battle with her as our champion. She agrees, and states that they look a bit for her, which is totally true if this were a normal, pure pair of slacks. I hear her rustle around her changeroom, a bang against the wall! Could it be the bang of excitment??Could these jeans have met their match?? I grab the flag of victory, anticipating to wave loud and proud and...
No. They do NOT fit. This is absolutely rediculous. Models would not even be able to squeeze into these "normal" looking jeans. I guess looks can be deceiving. But for someone who has had to have tried on at least 500 pairs of jeans in my life, I am baffled. What now?
Back to the Opp Shop you go, where I'm assuming someone placed you in the same angry way that I am about to.
Friday, February 19, 2010
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