26 February 2006

You're kidding, right?!

I went to the mall with my husband today with the intention of helping him (not because he needed it but because I enjoy shopping) pick out a new dress shirt for work. The mall where we live is small, so there aren't a lot of choices. We started at Old Navy, moved on to Gap (where he found a shirt he liked but wasn't so sure b/c of the price), American Eagle, Aeropostale and finally Abercrombie & Fitch. I hadn't been in an American Eagle in years and neither of us had ever been in Aeropostale or Abercrombie & Fitch. The button downs in Old Navy, AE and Aeropostale were too casual for him, and those in Abercrombie, while very nice, were way overpriced. So we went back to Gap. He decided to purchase one and while he was checking out I meandered over to the women's side even though I've not had much luck there before. I found the cutest spring coat on sale for $39.99 (originally $88) and decided to try it on. I found a large (but still had reservations that I'd need the XL as it was Gap after all), and slipped it on. I made my way over to a mirror and was inspecting myself when my husband walked in from the men's side. I asked if he liked it (as it is a little busy and different), and they had the same style in a solid light blue for the same price. He said he did, but I decided I needed to get another woman's opinion as well. I asked a salesperson and the woman being checked out what they thought. They both said they liked it, and then, get this, the salesperson said, but I think you need a smaller size. I'm sure I gave her a look of complete disbelief. I turned and looked at my husband, and he just gave me the biggest smile. So, she returned with the MEDIUM, and it fit!! I am still in a state of shock that I came home with the medium. Then, to top it off as we were walking out, my husband says to me, that guy was just checking you out. Bizarre.

8 comments:

Sandi Hooper said...

Ah, how sweet it is!!!! ENJOY my friend, enjoy. You'll love that coat forever.

Kaye Bailey said...

Excellent day for you Jenn! You've earned it! And you probably better get used to guys checking you out - it's going to happen frequently I have a feeling!!!

xoxoxox
Kaye

Anonymous said...

Jenn!! Congratulations! You completely deserve it. What an incredible feeling!

Claire

Kim S. said...

What a cute jacket. Thanks for posting the link...I love to see what other people are buying! I think that you should venture over to Banana Republic. Try the "Comfort Fit" pants. I think that you and I are built the same and if I'm right, you're going to fall in love with these pants.
Kim

Jenn said...

Kim - Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check them out the next time I'm somewhere where there's a Banana Republic; hmmm, I don't even know where one is. Pitiful! ;)

Holly said...

that jacket is CUTE!

and a medium, how fabulous!

cmhl said...

wow!!!!! that is amazing.. you are doing great!

The Catapillar said...

It must have felt GREAT!!! You are doing and looking awesome!