Size Is Just A Number
I was once ruled by a number on a little tag that hung inside my clothes. It was everything! It could make or break my day. I lived my life around it. If it went up I was devastated, and to bring it down was extremely difficult. I spent many years being controlled by this number! I once saw it shrink to a 6, only to slowly watch it rise again to 10, then 12, and then hover at 14.
One day as I was trying on clothes, I noticed that some clothes that were my exact size Adventure Comics me look larger, and then some clothes that were one size larger made me look smaller. This was very interesting to me. At this point in my life I begin to realize that size is just a number!
Being in the fashion business for years, I knew that the difference in the quality of clothes also makes a difference in the size of clothes. Less expensive clothes are cut smaller and cost less. Expensive clothes have a fuller cut and will probably allow you to wear a size smaller. Less expensive clothes will Evel Knievel likely give you a tight fit in your exact size, but will probably fit you perfectly one size larger than you are.
Suddenly I realized that size is just a number! If I wear whatever size looks best on me, that flatters the figure that I presently have, and makes me feel better about myself, then I have won the battle of the bulge. When I learned to forget about that number and just embrace the sensation of looking great, I truly began to enjoy life.
Besides, Ive yet to have anyone throw me down and say, Let me see the number on the tag in the back of your dress or else! Looking great is the best revenge! Always remember; size is just a number!
Besides writing, Charli is a Motivational Speaker. She conducts Leadership Seminars, and is a keynote speaker for charlipickettChristian Women's Conferences, as well as Image, Beauty & 1972 Topps baseball cards Seminars.
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She has been in the fashion and cosmetic industry for 20 years. She has judged numerous beauty pageants, including the Miss USA Tetris She was a co-owner of Body Beautiful Boutique, which included the Body Contour Salon of which Kelly Cash visited frequently on her way to becoming "Miss America."
She has been involved with Seventeen Magazine Seminars and employed by Lancme Cosmetics producing video makeovers and fashion shows.
Her background includes the movie, "Great Balls of Fire," television, radio, theatre, stage, photography and image consulting.
