Trying on Bras

On the commissary list for Carswell, it lists the type of bras, underwear, and shoes I will have at the facility. I don't imagine shoe salesman lining up waiting for me to say, "I'd like to try a 6 and a 6 1/2" or a dressing room to find the right bra fit. So, I'm going shopping today. Not to purchase anything, but to try on the stuff that I will need to know my sizes in.

I'm not one of those women that easily knows her size due to the fact that I'm a plus size person. While small, medium, and large tend to run about the same universally, the extra large sixes do not. Sometimes I am a XL and sometimes amazingly a XXXL - usually a XXL in my tops. But we are not allowed to wear clothing that is too baggy and I despise skin tight clothing. A too tight bra would be the worst!

However, stress and my health have also caused me weight loss. A good thing, but makes me even more unsure of my size. Last night at my pinning, my pants kept inching down due to being too big on me - oops!

So here's my plan for this afternoon. I'm going to look at the packages for Hanes brief underwear and figure out my size. Next, I will try on Hanes sport bras and figure out my size. As for shoes, I need to find my exact size in Reebok classic nylon and K-Swiss (once at prison they may only have one in stock). I will also try on isotoner slippers (in case I have enough commissary $$ to purchase them). I am unable to try on tshirts, sweatpants, sweatshirt, shorts, boots, or thermal clothing in advance, because the commissary list does not provide brand names.

One thing I am looking to purchase in advance is a small digital watch on a Velcro strap. The commissary list has a Timex ironman and a Casio analog watch. After talking with the prison, if I come in with a similar watch, I may be able to keep it. I'm looking to get something like the Timex one because I'd prefer something sporty with an alarm built in. No need to buy an alarm clock that way. Nothing fancy. Likely much cheaper to bring in with me, than spend $42.50 out of my commissary fund.

I'm starting my day at kohl's. They should have most items. Being able to prepare in this way is yet one more advantage of self surrender!